A good client of ours once said to us, at the close of a 12 month project “It’s great what you’ve done, but really what is the point…?”  What followed was a little consternation and a lot of quizzical looks. But he did have a point. What we had completed was deemed a success, but in what sense?  What was the real point of what we had done, but moreover what was the purpose of the company we were working for? The reason why. 

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It is widely acknowledged that more needs to be done to improve New Zealand's skill base if our economy is to grow and flourish. Yet low adult literacy and numeracy is often overlooked despite research showing around half of New Zealanders aged 16-65 years have low literacy and numeracy levels.

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New Zealand’s business landscape is changing, so what are the key requirements to be a successful business or executive in such difficult business conditions?

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It would be fair to say that the insurance industry has had a challenging year following the Canterbury earthquakes, winter flooding and even more recently with the Rena in Tauranga.

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The global potential of home-grown talent is the key theme among contenders in the 2011 Deloitte/Management magazine Top 200 Awards categories, with Kathmandu, Mainfreight, and Port of Tauranga named as this year’s finalists for the prestigious Company of the Year title.

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As Prime Minister I’ve had the privilege of visiting many businesses throughout New Zealand. I’ve chatted to business leaders about the issues they’re facing, the progress they’re making, and the opportunities that lie ahead. I’m constantly impressed by the talent on display. Everywhere I go I meet outstanding entrepreneurs, learn about world-class products and services, and see great examples of business leadership.

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New Zealand’s greatest opportunity lies in our ability to harness our creativity. It’s our ultimate competitive advantage.

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Many New Zealand businesses still have an old-fashioned way of approaching the world. They make stuff and then go out to sell it, instead of intentionally trying to build international businesses from New Zealand.

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New Zealand’s greatest opportunities are still undiscovered. We’ll find them when we think for ourselves; when we stop worrying about what other countries are, or are not, doing. When we stop making irrelevant comparisons with others and focus instead on what we have to offer and how we can turn our unique assets to account. 

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