Posts Tagged ‘innovation’
Perspective matters – New Zealand’s place in the world
Perspective matters when considering anything. New Zealand has challenges but they are outweighed by opportunities. This map adopts the equal earth approach just approved by the United Nations but centres the map of the world on a country seen as being at the end of the world: New Zealand. You can create your own view…
Read MoreAddress threats but seize opportunities
In latest news, the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) describes a challenging national security landscape. New Zealand faces active risks from foreign state espionage, coercion of diaspora groups, insider threats, and polarized homegrown violent extremism. From a workplace perspective, the main threat to address is foreign states and their proxies actively targeting New Zealand’s…
Read MoreA fresh pair of eyes helps you grow
A fresh pair of eyes – how it helps me Each year I get to hear about great ideas being implemented around the world. And I get to ask the people who lead those initiatives any questions I like. Even better, I get to do it with colleagues from around the world who are in…
Read MoreIs this a good idea?
Generating ideas It used to be popular for organisations to have a suggestions box for staff and customer improvement ideas. Occasionally, someone would open the box and follow up on suggestions. Occasionally, a really good idea would take off. In a digital world there are lots of virtual suggestion boxes for customers – probably less…
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