Culture is all well and good. But give me strategy too. That’s the very clear message from Chris Quin, Chief Executive of Foodstuffs North Island, who recently spoke to our clients in Christchurch. Before joining Foodstuffs in 2015, Chris was CEO of Spark Home, Mobile and Business and led the business through the very successful […]
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Humanly Communicating
Thinking about how we communicate effectively in a world of technology Crashed into a ‘technology slave’ lately, – you know, head down, eyes averted, holding a loud public conversation to no one? Communication technology is endemic and a lot of us are slaves to it. But the truth is that personal interaction will never be […]
When an apology isn’t an apology
Presidential ‘porkies’ and Olympic ‘obfuscations’ “I’m sorry” – two little words that get little media presence these days. Didn’t your mother always insist you tell the truth? To own up to things you’ve done wrong? That if you don’t, the problem gets worse and worse! In 2016 GOP candidate Donald Trump and Olympic swimmer Ryan […]
Top honours at New Zealand Event Awards
Perception PR’s Victoria Murray-Orr, who headed the internationally acclaimed Challenge Wanaka Triathlon for the past nine years, has been named New Zealand’s Event Professional of the Year at the annual New Zealand Event Awards in Auckland. Challenge Wanaka is New Zealand’s largest long distance triathlon festival, involving more than 2,500 people of all ages and […]
Navigating the LinkedIn etiquette minefield
Everyone has got a LinkedIn profile these days, but how many of you are actually using the platform in its full capacity as an effective networking and business development tool? When was the last time you updated your profile – and does it contain any information about yourself beyond your photo and job title? LinkedIn […]
The changing of the guard in Canterbury
We are slowly seeing the changing of the guard in Canterbury as a new generation of leaders emerges. It’s good for us to encourage a new perspective that challenges and, hopefully, enthuses us – merged with the wisdom that cany experience can bring. To this end we must develop and support our next […]
Tips for navigating the Christmas Work Party
The ‘silly season’ is upon us and festive workplace parties are under way. Employers often choose to host holiday work parties to boost morale and to reward employees for their efforts over the past year. Despite those good intentions, employers can face liability for poor behaviour by employees and liability for breaching health and safety […]
Why video matters…and how we can help
Video is one of the most effective ways to communicate in today’s digital world. Did you know that 75% of us watch at least one work related video at work each day? Imagine how many non-work related videos we’re watching! With mobile and digital use on the up, it comes as no surprise that companies, […]
Public speaking – don’t let your nerves get the better of you
Sometimes it is painful to watch people speaking publicly. Their shyness, unpreparedness, or real difficulty is palpable when they’re called on to make a speech. A recent business event, at which there were multiple speakers, was a classic example. Out of at least a dozen speakers, there was arguably only one who was memorable for […]
The Catholic Diocese
Whatever your religious persuasion, the Catholic Diocese must be congratulated for the way it’s tackled the many heritage buildings in its portfolio, damaged by the earthquakes. The Diocese hopes that it will save all 13 heritage churches, plus the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. What’s impressive is the process as much as the result. Rather […]
