
Stepping up
Why good governance goes a long way in developing SME directors in a rapidly changing business environment.

Why good governance goes a long way in developing SME directors in a rapidly changing business environment.

The thriving Māori economy and workforce are shaping New Zealand’s future, with professional development, leadership, and Māori values driving transformative opportunities across industries.

We hear from leading education providers and their graduates about the transformative power of professional education.

Knowing how to deliver appreciation is a skill all business owners and managers have to master says expert on resilience, wellbeing, and leadership.

Farmer turned e-commerce entrepreneur Jeremy Pitts shares how he’s embracing digital and up-skilling himself in the process.

Sam Colthurst, recent alumni of the Icehouse Owner Manager Programme, shares how changes implemented as a result of the programme have transformed his flooring business.

Recognising that he had more to learn about running a business led Izy Rangitaawa, MD of Coastwood Homes to business growth hub the Icehouse.

In a candid and witty reflection, business lecturer Dr Steve Scott questions the future of traditional business education.
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