NZIM Foundation 2009 Study Scholarship Winners

Robert Levy

National Marketing Manager of New Zealand Couriers based in Auckland- part of the Freightways Group. Robert is a member of the new Zealand Couriers Executive Team. He’s a generalist marketer and controls the marketing and systems function and runs their international business unit.

Leaders Focus on “People and Processes

A repeated theme amongst the most leading CEO’s was a focus on “people and processes” as opposed to trying to be across individual decisions throughout their organisations.  Basically a “long game” mentality and commitment to getting the right people placed throughout their businesses, and providing them with the “tools” (processes) they need to communicate, act and create positive change. 

As a leader, when in doubt, use the “glasshouse rule”… would you be prepared to do it if “everyone was watching”...

 Dan Coward

Area Manager of the New Zealand Fire Service, Christchurch. This is a crown entity, emergency service providing education and risk management within the community.

A Values-Based Approach to Leadership

Professor John Boudreau talked about Beyond HR: The new science of human capital.  A key aspect of his presentation was the distinction between what is ‘critical’ and what’s ‘pivotal’.  Applying this approach to an organisation’s activities via the ‘value process chain’ allows you to highlight the factor or factors which make or break your brand by shaping customer satisfaction.

The main foci of the value process chain are...

Annette Kendall

Practice Manager with MCI & Associates Dannevirke. This is a chartered accountancy firm. One of the largest in the Manawatu/Hawkes Bay/Wairarapa regions and provides tax preparation, financial and business planning and general accounting services. Annette instigated a system of sub committees responsible for establishing and monitoring best practices including communication, sponsorship and protocol standards.

The Need for Strong, Value-Based, Visionary Leaders

One of the strongest themes I brought back is that the world is more than ever in need of strong, value-based, visionary leaders to drive a paradigm shift in the way we manage our organizations and people.  And what better evidence do we need of this than the global financial crisis.  It was mentioned at the AHRI convention that more than 90% of people in positions of power are driven by greed, fear or self-preservation.  I wonder if the financial crisis has taught some well overdue lessons?...