Tag Archives: tall poppy syndrome

Our culture’s deeply embedded, but we can overcome our weaknesses

Posted on November 10, 2010 by sticknz

As a nation becomes poorer (relative or perceived), it becomes more risk averse according to Tony Smale. This has important implications for New Zealand as efforts to innovate and become more prosperous seemingly flounder in spite of best practice economic … Continue reading →

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Kiwis do the hard yards, then let value slip away

Posted on October 29, 2010 by sticknz

Kiwis are good at doing the hard yards of getting started and turning out new ideas, then let a surprising amount of value slip through our fingers. Forte Management director Tony Smale says that it is time New Zealanders recognise … Continue reading →

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