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How Greg Donaldson Contracting Built a High-Performing Civil Construction Business

How Greg Donaldson Contracting Built a High-Performing Civil Construction Business

How Greg Donaldson Contracting Built a High-Performing Civil Construction Business Sarah Williams
Published on: 02/08/2026

Discover how Greg Donaldson Contracting grew from a family-owned earthmoving business into one of Canterbury's leading civil contractors by investing in capability before opportunity, a strategy that earned the company top honors at the 2026 ANZ Busi

Business StrategyBusiness Growth
How Swan's Professional Plumbing Turned Family Values into an Award-Winning Business

How Swan's Professional Plumbing Turned Family Values into an Award-Winning Business

How Swan's Professional Plumbing Turned Family Values into an Award-Winning Business Sarah Williams
Published on: 22/07/2026

What does it take to turn a family-owned plumbing business into a nationally award-winning brand? For Swan's Professional Plumbing, it came down to trust, consistency, and putting customers first

Culture and Business Strategy
 How EY Built an AI‑Centric Organization to Transform Itself and Its Clients

How EY Built an AI‑Centric Organization to Transform Itself and Its Clients

 How EY Built an AI‑Centric Organization to Transform Itself and Its Clients Sarah Williams
Published on: 26/01/2026

Discover how global professional‑services firm EY (Ernst & Young) reengineered its own business to become an AI‑powered organization integrating artificial intelligence into strategy, workflows, service offerings, and responsible governance to deliver long‑term value internally and for its clients.

Business StrategyBusiness GrowthInnovation
How Shopify Uses AI to Drive Business Growth

How Shopify Uses AI to Drive Business Growth

How Shopify Uses AI to Drive Business Growth Sarah Williams
Published on: 25/01/2026

Shopify, one of the world’s leading e‑commerce platforms, has been investing heavily in AI to help merchants scale faster, improve customer experiences, and increase revenue. Rather than being abstract, these applications show tangible business impact.

Business StrategyBusiness GrowthInnovation