EQ is rapidly becoming a leadership ‘must-have’ with old-world views such as ’management by...
What is Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and why is it vital for business success?
EQ is rapidly becoming a leadership ‘must-have’ with old-world views such as ’management by hierarchy’ giving way to inspiring leadership through cooperation, collaboration and service.
The Icehouse
Hydraulink and Metal Technologies Tauranga bucks the trend – goes from strength to strength with new ownership structure
Chris Weber started as the workshop manager at Tauranga Hydraulink and Metal Technologies 8 years ago. He worked his way up to Operations Manager and recently became an owner in the business...
Kate De Lautour
Rodney Fong – Understanding EQ and Building a Thriving Team in a Challenging Year
The importance of emotional intelligence (EQ) for a high performing team, business structure, planning, people management, marketing, communications - after a dose of the Icehouse, Rodney Fong has...
Kate De Lautour
A new regional partnership between Waikato accountancy firm Vazey Child and business growth hub...
3 min read.
60 Years of Sweet Moments 🎂
Being at the helm of New Zealand’s sweetest business is all about people, relationships and...
“Survive until 2025” isn’t a mantra that Olivia Blaylock would recommend business owners get...
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By the Numbers: Industries Investing in Themselves
We've run the numbers and these are the NZ industries investing in themselves. These figures...
Blocking out the noise around you, adopting a laser focus on your business and developing a...
3 min read.
The SME State of Play - Mindset Matters In 2024
A new year, and Kiwi business owners are looking for positive indicators on how the economy will...
The Icehouse recently caught up with Brad Hook, Chief Innovation Officer and a workshop delivery...
3 min read.
What’s holding you back? Volume 2
It’s time to revisit one of the more challenging propositions we pose to owner managers. What is...
3 min read.
Industry Focus: Wholesale Trade
Our latest industry focus reports on the wholesale trade sector and how The Icehouse can help...