The time is right to give more focus to value generation and for the strategic CFOs to participate in the most pressing of strategic challenges: the pursuit of growth, say Jeff Jackson and Tony Street. In the post – capitalist society it is safe to assume that anyone with any knowledge will have to acquire…
WHETHER MANAGING A SME or a large corporation, business success naturally flows from investing in the right growth opportunities to build shareholder value. Strategy is fundamental to maximising value, and businesses must develop a meaningful strategic framework. This framework must capitalise on those distinctive or unique capabilities which define a firm’s competitive advantage. Often however,…
It’s no secret that cost overruns and delays run rampant in large capital projects. Research points the finger at decision biases, which often play an important role in skewing the forecasting of costs and timing as projects are being planned. But a lack of internal discipline, in both the proposal and management stages of a…
Many New Zealand ports will struggle to maintain revenue with plans by shipping companies to make fewer stops – using bigger ships, at larger ports. However, against the trend, Port of Tauranga is poised to surge further ahead. Its readily expandable infrastructure and strong balance sheet mean the port is well placed to accommodate larger…
