From a bunk bed to 20 years in business
Where are they now? Brolly Sheets Founder Diane Hurford on 20 years of bed-wetting, bandanas and building a business that stuck.
Where are they now? Brolly Sheets Founder Diane Hurford on 20 years of bed-wetting, bandanas and building a business that stuck.
Leading a multi-national company takes guts, hard work and determination but without good governance, structure, and processes there is risk for shareholders – no matter how hard you work.
Ilse Wolfe shares how moving in with family after nearly going bankrupt became the foundation of a $20M+ property investment portfolio and a coaching business now serving hundreds of investors.
As SMEs navigate tight margins and rapid change, investing in leadership development is proving to be one of the most reliable drivers of productivity, capability, and long-term growth. EMA’s Nick Sheppard explains how to measure the real return on training, and why upskilling is no longer optional.
The world-class Waikato MBA is designed for aspiring and seasoned managers who are ready to excel in senior leadership roles.
Leadership training comes in all shapes and sizes but the University of Canterbury’s MBA programme has doubled down on leadership training.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept or a futuristic experiment, it’s here, reshaping the way businesses operate and hire talent.
Why good governance goes a long way in developing SME directors in a rapidly changing business environment.
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