Institute of Management
What NZIM is Saying
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- Changes for the Times. The New Zealand Institute of Management starts another stage of its evolution as the country’s leading management learning enterprise. September 10
- Bounce the Bonus - Richer Rewards Exist. Forget motivation. Focus on engagement. That’s the New Zealand Institute of Management’s advice to employers stretched to find the bonuses and cash rewards conventional wisdom says keep good people on the payroll. August 10
- The Management Imperative. Time to step up. New Zealand managers are not up to scratch, so where do we go to from here? This is a significant economic problem for New Zealand, one that has not, historically, been seriously addressed either by business or political policy analysts. July 10
- Many managers ‘mediocre’. Management matters. No use arguing the point any longer. But, a just released government-sponsored research report suggests that where effective management matters most, New Zealand managers must lift their game. June 10
- Experiential Learning. Just reflect on it Research coming out of Europe and the United States suggests that the global financial meltdown and ensuing economic downturn has not negatively impacted the executive learning market. May 10
- In Tough Times? Keep developing your leaders. Tough times or not, top companies continue to invest in leadership development, according to a recently released combined study by US magazine BusinessWeek and global management consulting firm Hay Group. And the New Zealand Institute of Management agrees that creating and maintaining a leadership culture during crises, chaos and an economic downturn should be an organisational priority. Reg Birchfield reports. April 10
- Keep Your Best. Retaining returns more than recruiting. The hunt for talented executives is on again. Recruiters had a tough time last year as decision-makers froze in response to the global financial crisis and its attached recession. But things have perked up since last August and recruiters are on the prowl. Now, companies that failed to focus on retaining good people might pay for their neglect and short-term employment strategies. March 10
- The Global Perspective. Why AAMO is important. The world is closing in. To survive and, more importantly, to succeed in tomorrow’s international marketplace it is important to understand how other economies work, other managers manage and to understand where New Zealand fits in the global scheme of things. NZIM Northern CEO Kevin Gaunt reports back from a recent international management forum held in Chennai, Madras. Feb 10
- Hard Facts Of Soft Skills Management. While current economic conditions continue to challenge organisational leaders and to impact negatively on bottom-line profitability, there are valuable lessons about management styles that can be learned, writes Kevin Vincent. December 09
- Successful Networking. The Rules Of Engagement. Suddenly everyone is talking about the power of networks. Truth is, they have been around in one form or another since the clock of humanity started ticking. Technology has, however, exponentially expanded their reach, composition and influence on our everyday lives. Kevin Vincent gives his spin on the importance of networks and networking. November 09
- Risk? It’s A Positive Thing... MAYBE. Even the most optimistic project managers recognise that an “exact estimate” is an oxymoron and in uncertain times, the best of intentions can be undermined. But when risk intervenes – is it always bad news? Not according to Jim Young. Oct 09
- Managing Risk To Your Advantage. The balancing act Business like life is by its nature, a risky venture – but as it is put so lyrically in The Rose, “it’s the dream afraid of waking that never takes a chance”. The trick is find a sane and well-judged balance between level of risk and potential for reward. Sept 09
- How Capable Are Kiwi Managers? COULD DO BETTER That’s the rating from the NZIM’s latest annual survey of the country’s management capability (MCI).