Ditch the soft skills
There has been a lot of talk recently about the need for managers to develop their so-called ‘soft skills – perhaps as a result of the additional challenges companies are facing in these difficult economic times.
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Leadership - time for change
How is it possible some of our most deplorable commercial acts in living memory have resulted in catastrophic losses for investors but in many instances, personal fortunes for the perpetrators?
Beware the cardboard cutouts
In recent months I have had conversations with a number of executives who are becoming increasingly concerned by the lack of substance they are observing in leaders being appointed to senior roles within their own organisations and/or other companies...
Leadership is the answer
As the financial crisis deepens, business leaders around the world are becoming increasingly vocal about the need to find practical solutions to keep their organisations afloat.
Election and leadership 08
A lot has happened in the New Zealand political scene since the election earlier this month and whilst it is very early days, to John Keys credit he has provided us with the first real evidence that not only can MMP work, but that an incoming Government...
Leadership in the current climate
As the world continues to reel from the fallout precipitated by the US subprime housing crisis, dubious practices carried out by a number of corporate executives connected to the industry are emerging.
The mighty All Blacks?
The All Blacks received a first rate lesson on Performance in Sydney on Saturday night losing to the Wallabies 34-19.