John & Phillip – A story of cultural unawareness

Phillip Smith (English/Welsh heritage) was an innovative engineer, he came up with a fabulous idea that would help strengthen bridges and buildings using specially treated cement and newly designed steel stability gadgets he had created himself. He pitched these products to investors and secured the funds to build his business initially employing ten people to... Continue Reading →

Retain vs Nurture

Do you think it is time for organisations to start understanding the difference between talent management strategies based on retention of staff and replace this focus on how they nurture people? Check the dictionary and you will find the definition of retain is "Keep possession of" or "To hold back" . Reality is no one... Continue Reading →

Maori Values give you an advantage

He Waka Taura - Navigating Talent is a framework that uses principles like respect, integrity and well practiced communications skills to help an organisation recruit, nurture and release talent in such a way they become an advocate for you even when they have left your business. The framework is based on values and principles that... Continue Reading →

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