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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.
The University of Auckland is incorporating unprecedented levels of flexibility into its new-look MBA for 2024.
In the evolving business landscape, continuous learning, development & adaptation is crucial for working professionals.
The AUT Master of Business Management of Programme’s emphasis on practical application and experiential learning is a popular addition to the postgraduate landscape. The Master of Business Management (MBM) is an extension of AUT’s portfolio of postgraduate programmes. Developed to complement the MBA by providing a broad, research-backed understanding of business management for those students without the work experience required of the MBA, it has been received positively in academic and business communities. Professor Bill Doolin, Associate Dean Postgraduate at AUT Business School, says this year’s refreshed MBM programme focuses on practical application and experiential learning. He says these changes have been well-received by students and employers alike. “We were finding that students in our master ’s programmes were increasingly
Kiwi business professionals have no shortage of educational programmes and short courses to choose from to improve their performance and potential. NZBusiness checked out the menu offered by one of New Zealand’s leading universities. The University of Canterbury’s strong brand value could be perceived by many to mean that all programme content is academic in nature. However, Liz Foxwell-Canning, director of Executive Education and Industry Programmes, says it’s not all about academic theory; each one of UC’s Executive Education programmes deliberately has a practical application element at its heart. “There is reference to theory of course, but people who are time-poor want and need to be exposed to the concepts and tools they can use to apply them in their
Bed and breakfast hosts wanting to supercharge their business can now benefit from a new online tool sharing valuable tips and information. The Hosting Hero Blueprint, created by Hoster, is a self-paced online learning tool for both aspiring and experienced hosted accommodation operators. Hoster is owned by Donna Brooke (pictured), who has many years’ experience in the accommodation and hosted accommodation sectors. Donna operates Sunlover Retreat in Tairua and is the immediate past president of the Bed & Breakfast Association New Zealand. Hosted accommodation covers bed and breakfast, properties listed on booking platforms like AirBnB, as well as those who offer short term rental accommodation. New Zealand’s hosted bed and breakfast sector attracts high value international visitors who appreciate the
New Zealand’s employers are being urged to be less clinical in their hiring practices as, increasingly, candidates report that job interviews seem to be turning into a checklist exercise. Kathryn Sandford, CEO of Move to More (M2M), a recruitment company and career/job-hunting coach, wants employers to prioritise the human connection when evaluating prospective employees for a role. “The checklist approach covers points like flexibility, no bullying policies, diversity and inclusion, certification, flexibility, not ageist, not sexist – all good things, but unfortunately, much of it is lip service. Employing the best person for the role is not an exercise in compliance. “Our culture of busyness means that nobody pauses to prioritise and focus on what is important; there’s no reflection or
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Everyone talks about the importance of business strategy, but what does it actually mean in practice? Strategy trainer Ryan Sproull cuts through the jargon to give SME owners a clear, practical framework for thinking strategically about their business.
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