How we define good leadership is ever evolving but each new opportunity for future leaders is still shaped by the legacy of past leaders. Barfoot & Thompson Director, Kiri Barfoot has both a strong connection to the almost one hundred year history to a family business and a new generation of leaders coming through. We […]
After moving to New Zealand from the island country of the Maldives at a young age, Nurain Janah grew up in Auckland as a proud Muslim Kiwi. Having seen the barriers and challenges that young migrants and women of colour face, she is now on a mission to create a more equitable world through mentoring, […]
Most of our large corporates are appointing Heads of Diversity & Inclusion, they’re implementing D&I programmes left, right and centre. Bringing in external consultants, writing strategies, making major public statements about what they’re doing in the D&I “space”, where they’re at on their D&I “journey”..! We’re doing this because it’s the right thing to do, […]
Every organization employs formal and informal leaders and role models. But as automation and digitization transform the way we do business, leadership characteristics are evolving, too. In today’s workplace, leaders are those who show an aptitude for: 1. Communication: The ability to tell the company’s story and make it relevant to the needs and […]
It’s widely acknowledged these days that a business with decision-making that reflects the community it’s serving, performs better across a number of metrics. Still, many of our sectors and industries have a way to go. Some though, are leading the charge. We talk to Barfoot & Thompson Director, Kiri Barfoot about diversity and inclusion in […]
Over the past two years, Vector have held their Women in Leadership programme on March 8th to coincide with International Womens’ Day. The programme was designed in partnership with Massey University Professor Sarah Leberman and Sarah Schulz of Capability Group, who are heavily involved in the University’s Women Leadership programmes. Vector’s goal is to empower […]
