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The Governance Challenge of Balancing Trust, Ethics and Competence

As transparency and purpose continue to lead the 'hot topics' for Boards and all organisations, research shows that most people think it's impossible for organisations to be both ethical and competent.

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When Mistakes Happen

Mistakes happen. Here's some 'what not to do' and lessons from New Zealand's biggest telco.

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Use Your Voice on 12 October - Vote!

Next month we have Local Government elections. These October elections matter. You’re voting for the issues that you care about for yourself, your family, business and community. Use your voice! 

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How Frameworks and Models Simplify Complexity

A framework or model provides us with the confidence that we are developing concepts or ordering our ideas, in a way that is structured and logical.

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Engaging Influencers - Are You Compliant?

The rapid increase in marketing jargon and buzz words have left many a business owner, founder, executive or Board member looking glassy-eyed and slightly panicked. One area that all of us in business need to be aware of due to its increasing usage and it’s often lacking, compliance requirements, is that of engaging influencers.

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Marketing South Insights 2019 (2 of 2) - Gut Feel and Innovation

Marketing South Insights (2 of 2) - how gut-feel, innovation and investing in your brand pay dividends.

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Marketing South Insights 2019 (1 of 2)

A quick wrap up from the savvy speakers at Marketing South 2019 (Part 1 of 2), held in Ōtautahi, Christchurch on 2 May 2019. Applied knowledge and key takeouts from some Kiwi marketing leaders.

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Marketing Needs Marketing

Marketing needs some marketing. It’s more than the ‘colouring in department’, its a crucial business function.

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Consistency is a Good Thing

To create strong brand recognition and seamless customer engagement, having a consistent user experience, brand, and campaign style across all channels is the key.

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Your People ARE Your Business

We often make strategy and business so much more complex but the key principles are the same - engage people in shaping the outcome, share the game plan and empower them with the tools to do their part well, learn along the way and celebrate successes!

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Managing Cyber Risk

There is a lot more to the internet than most of us know! The internet we use every day via Google and the likes represent only 4% of all internet activity. The other 96% is the deep web and dark web. That's where hackers buy and sell personal data. Here's more on this and top tips to mitigate your business' cybersecurity risks.

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Actually Useful

There's a super talented crew of independent marketing thought-leaders in Christchurch, and I'm lucky enough to work with them all. If you're looking for marketing intel that is relevant, practical and actually useful, there's a tonne of free local content here.

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