Some people like change, but most don’t/won’t change unless it is forced on us… The doctor tells us we must lose weight/stop drinking, or we’ll die. The spouse/key employee/client leaves because we didn’t address their concerns. We become paperless/work remotely only when forced to by the COVID-19 lock down. Business… Read More
Continue ReadingNZ’s team of five million smashed lock down. We had great leadership, were disciplined, and followed the agreed rules. We virtually eliminated COVID-19 and after emerging from lock down had 24 consecutive days without any Covid-19 cases. NZ was world champion. Then we dropped the ball. Last week it became… Read More
Continue ReadingThis week The Warehouse announced it would shut nine stores, cull 1000 or more staff (around 10% of its workforce), transition to an agile business model, and more tightly embrace e-commence. A tough call to future proof the business. Interestingly, the Prime Minster was “angry” that The Warehouse had received… Read More
Continue ReadingLast Friday Todd Muller ousted Simon Bridges as leader of the National Party with 4 months to run until the 2020 September election. On 1st August 2017 Jacinda Ardern replaced Andrew Little to became leader of the Labour Party, and in October 2017 she became NZ’s youngest prime minister in… Read More
Continue ReadingToday is Lockdown day #42 and NZ hopes to revert to Level 2 in another 5 days time… what will “the office” feel like after almost 50 days of lock down?! Many of us have worked productively and enjoyed working from home for the past 40 odd days. Technology allows… Read More
Continue ReadingAs a chartered accountant with 30 plus years business experience, I applaud the Government’s quick response to COVID-19 which has provided relief for Kiwi businesses. But the quick response has also created a few snake pits! Snake Pit One (aka The Wages Subsidy) The wages subsidy was announced quickly and… Read More
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