Robyn Pearce talks keys to effective delegation.

The latest Director Sentiment Survey from the NZIER reveals technological and business disruptions as key challenges for directors.

Robyn Pearce talks about the effects of being too available. "Many go home every night frustrated by the myriad interruptions that block them from attending to their real work."

As I work with people around the world on their productivity issues, everyone shares one common challenge - too much time spent on email.

When Donna Cooper considered taking the helm of Baycorp's New Zealand operation, she took a long hard look at herself.

Family-owned businesses dominate New Zealand's our commercial landscape. It's surprising, then, that so little is known about them.

Harvard Business Review picks a boss who remains laser-focused on his job and doesn't fly in private jets.

The rise in pay packets for Auckland Council's top brass has slowed this year, according to a Herald survey.

There is an astounding lack of leadership in corporate culture. There are many people in management roles, but very few inspiring leaders.

Air New Zealand fires return shot after Jetstar offers cheap deals for launch of new routes.

Today, Jetstar New Zealand boss Grant Kerr will be in a classic car hurtling around a track near Taupo at 200km/h.

Being able to spot high potential sounds relatively simple, yet in reality, it's a complicated activity, writes recruitment expert Jane Kennelly.

It's not just the money, it's what you do with it next that counts, the entrepreneur tells Holly Ryan.

Royal Bank of Scotland boss Ross McEwan follows through on his promise to return $2.4m of his share-based allowance by last week giving $1.2m to charity.

One of the country's most successful businesswomen thinks businesses need to work harder to get more females executive roles.

The directors of OPI Pacific Finance, which collapsed owing $247m, have pleaded guilty to making untrue statements.

Middle managers are significantly likelier to suffer symptoms of depression and anxiety than their counterparts at the top or bottom of the hierarchy, a study has found.

Monday's Herald published the results of the Institute of Directors' survey of directors on remuneration.

Just on half the country's directors aren't happy about their pay as workload piles up and more face the axe for poor performance.

Outdoor clothing retailer Kathmandu's cup-winning chairman ready to take up invite to tournament as Briscoe offer runs its course.

Understanding the difference between the two roles is vital to a firm's successful growth.

Farmstrong, an initiative designed to give farmers the resources to live well focuses on areas applicable in any environment.

Roger Sharp talks to Henri Eliot in Singapore about his perspectives on corporate governance and the digital disruption.

The workplace is filled with opportunities to negotiate. The most important thing you can do is fully prepare, writes Joyce Russell.

One of the small number of female chief executives in New Zealand, Grainne Moss runs Bupa, the country's largest aged care home provider.

Fonterra's has copped some flak for its performance, but chief executive Theo Spierings says the co-operative dairy giant would not deviate from its current course.

When Victoria Crone was sounded out for a heavy-hitting board role, she had just one question: "What is your appetite for change?"

If your company does not have a constitution, there is no ability for the company to indemnify or take out insurance to protect you.

In Switzerland, a non-EU country with four official languages, executives are expected to speak at least two in addition to English.