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Seven management tips for operating a construction business in Papua New Guinea

9 Oct 2018 by Sarah Byrne Leave a Comment

Managing Director of manufacturing and construction company Rhodes, Emanuel Papas, tells Business Advantage PNG that operating a business in Papua New Guinea requires a distinct set of managerial skills. He lists seven things his business has done to ensure success.
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Nine things mining companies need to avoid in the next upturn

18 Sep 2018 by David James Leave a Comment

A report by consultancy McKinsey & Co. says activity in mining is strengthening globally. But it identifies nine mistakes in the downturn that should be avoided.
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How Supreme Industries has expanded in Papua New Guinea

11 Sep 2018 by David James Leave a Comment

Port Moresby-based retailer/wholesaler Supreme Group found itself needing products and services it couldn't source in Papua New Guinea, so it decided to create them. Group Managing Director Sanjay Shah, tells Business Advantage PNG that the group has grown quickly and is anticipating more diversification.
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Wages stagnating in Papua New Guinea according to salary survey

5 Sep 2018 by David James Leave a Comment

A recent salary survey has identified the need for investment in local talent to support better outcomes for the country’s professionals and organisations. The 2018/19 Papua New Guinea Salary Survey Report by human resources consultancy Peopleconnexion PNG surveyed professionals across the country about salaries and attitudes at work.
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The secrets to managing successful projects

8 Aug 2018 by David James Leave a Comment

There is growing interest in improving the way projects are managed in Papua New Guinea, according to Ian McMahon, Managing Director of the Australian Institute of Project Management. He outlines the key elements of a successful project.
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Opinion: Five steps to improving your employer brand

17 Jul 2018 by Kristine Berry Leave a Comment

Managing the way your business appeals as a place to work is crucial to good human resource management, according to Kristine Berry, Director of the recruitment and HR company Peopleconnexion. She calls it the 'employer brand'. How good is yours?
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Analysis: Papua New Guinea companies using rationalisation to adapt to weaker economic conditions

10 Jul 2018 by David James Leave a Comment

The sluggish Papua New Guinea economy is triggering a bout of rationalisation, two of the recent examples being in the banking and manufacturing sectors.
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The PNG 100 CEO Survey 2018: Papua New Guinea’s chief executives remain optimistic

20 Feb 2018 by David James 2 Comments

Business Advantage PNG’s PNG 100 CEO Survey of chief executives in Papua New Guinea’s biggest companies has found that profit expectations were only partly met last year, but there are signs of growing confidence in 2018.
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New Britain Palm Oil looking to expand and diversify, says Country Manager

13 Feb 2018 by Kevin McQuillan 1 Comment

Access to land is preventing New Britain Palm Oil from expanding its beef and palm oil production businesses. PNG Country Manager Robert Nilkare tells Business Advantage PNG, there is a need to develop more agriculture leases in Papua New Guinea.
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Datec looking to establish innovative culture says CEO

8 Feb 2018 by David James 1 Comment

Papua New Guinea technology company Datec is developing a 'winning' culture, according to Chief Executive Stanley Ng Plyler. He tells Business Advantage PNG that the company is looking to achieve both tangible and intangible improvements.
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Speakers’ presentations from Papua New Guinea Investment Conference 2018 available
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Management

Seven management tips for operating a construction business in Papua New Guinea

Nine things mining companies need to avoid in the next upturn

How Supreme Industries has expanded in Papua New Guinea

Wages stagnating in Papua New Guinea according to salary survey

The secrets to managing successful projects

Opinion: Five steps to improving your employer brand

Analysis: Papua New Guinea companies using rationalisation to adapt to weaker economic conditions

The PNG 100 CEO Survey 2018: Papua New Guinea’s chief executives remain optimistic

New Britain Palm Oil looking to expand and diversify, says Country Manager

Datec looking to establish innovative culture says CEO

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