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SUMMARY:Workshop: Secrets of Successful Networking
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 17th February 2021  10.00am – 11.30am\n\n“A great way to learn the dos and don’ts with making new connections and networking!”\nBusiness networking is a valuable way to expand your knowledge\, learn from the success of others\, get new clients and market your business. This workshop with Sam Williamson from BNI will cover the fundamentals of business networking in a presenter-led and interactive format where you will be able to meet and network with fellow participants. \nWORKSHOP: Secrets of Successful Networking \nNew to the Chamber? This is free for you to attend. To grab your promotional code\, email training@tauranga.org.nz
URL:https://letslearn.nz/event/19751/
LOCATION:Chamber of Commerce\, 65 Chapel Street\, Tauranga
CATEGORIES:Business,Free,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201117T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T092518
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SUMMARY:On Line: Governance - The Power of Policies
DESCRIPTION:Does your organisation need policies\, but you don’t know where to start?\nAre your policies out of date and irrelevant? \nThe Power of Policies \nDoes your organisation need policies but you don’t know where to start? \nAre your policies out of date and irrelevant? \nMention the word policy and most people’s eyes glaze over or roll to the back of their head. However\, policy is an essential part of providing good governance and helps safeguard your organisation from potential risk. \nIn this workshop you will discover: \n\nWhat is a policy and why are they so important?\nHow to identify what policies you need.\nA simple framework for developing effective policies.\nTips for ensuring your policies are also up-to-date and relevant for your organisation.\n\nDiscover useful frameworks to guide your policy development\, and understand the power of a well-written\, well-timed\, and well-practiced policy. \nIn this 2-hour workshop you will discover what a policy is and why they are so important.  You will also learn how to identify what policies you need and work through a simple framework for developing effective policies.  Discover useful tools to guide your policy development\, and understand the power of a well-written\, well-timed\, and well-practiced policy. \nWhere and When:\nWhakatane: Tuesday 17th November\, 6pm – 8pm  Register online here \n$25 per person for Bay of Plenty non-profit organisations \n 
URL:https://letslearn.nz/event/governance-the-power-of-policies/
LOCATION:Eastbay REAP\, 21 Pyne St\, Whakatane
CATEGORIES:Business,Clubs,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Exult":MAILTO:rosie@exult.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201105T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201105T123000
DTSTAMP:20260415T092518
CREATED:20200525T112953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201004T043449Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Through Diversity
DESCRIPTION:Organisations increasingly have a wealth of diversity in their staff\, customers\, suppliers and other stakeholders. The need to understand diversity and to be able to include diversity as part of the work-place culture is becoming increasingly important.\nA diverse team with unique individual perspectives can deliver exceptional results. Having such a team calls for a range of strategies and keen self-awareness. \nBenefits:  \nThe knowledge\, skills and techniques introduced on the course aim to enhance\ndelegates respect and acknowledgement of other’s intrinsic value and contribution. \nAs well as increasing staff’s awareness of diversity and the advantages diversity can bring to their teams and to their organisation. \nThis workshop can be taken as part of a six course Management development programme aimed at managers and team leaders who want to gain skills to improve efficiency and effectiveness for themselves and their team. For more details of this programme click here. \nTopics include:\n \nDiversity awareness \n\nValuing differences\nUnderstanding the benefits\nAccepting other perspectives\n\nDiversity Skills \n\nGiving feedback to those who are different from you\nManaging diversity related conflict\nConfronting inappropriate behaviour\nListening to others\n\nWho should attend? \nThe course will benefit anyone who manages a team.  \nBOOK HERE \nFacilitated by Charlie Dalton\, Zest Training    \n \n\nYou may qualify for a management capability subsidy towards the cost of this course. \nThis funding is available to management staff and business owners. For more information contact  – training@tauranga.org.nz \n\nPresenter: Charlie Dalton\, Zest Training \nContact details:charlie@zesttraining.co.nz  021 121 3417
URL:https://letslearn.nz/event/valuing-diversity-in-the-workplace-free-webinar/
LOCATION:Chamber of Commerce\, 65 Chapel Street\, Tauranga
CATEGORIES:Business,Employment - Training,Free,Professional Development,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200910T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200910T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T135506Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Stepping Up to Management
DESCRIPTION:Thurs 10 Sept 9.00am\nYou’re the boss… now what? Moving into management requires a new set of skills. To get the best out of your team you need to feel confident in your ability to listen\, communicate\, lead others and manage conflict. This course with Zest Training will help equip you with the skills to lead.\nEarly bird pricing ends Sunday 30 August.  \nFULL DAY: Stepping up to management
URL:https://letslearn.nz/event/workshop-stepping-up-to-management/
LOCATION:Chamber of Commerce\, 65 Chapel Street\, Tauranga
CATEGORIES:Business,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200909T133000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200909T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T092518
CREATED:20200824T141940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T141940Z
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SUMMARY:Online Learning: Customer Service - Three-part series
DESCRIPTION:Wed 9 Sept | Wed 16 Sept | Wed 23 Sept   1.30pm\nSharpen your customer service skills\, attitudes and resilience using the Dale Carnegie principles and processes\, to ensure happy\, loyal and productive customers.\nThis is a three-part series with live online training workshops. They will include breakout rooms to practice techniques\, and will provide skills development with relevant examples. \nONLINE LEARNING: Customer Service – Three-part series \nPart 1: Attitudes for service – \nCreating and maintaining a customer service attitude involves understanding expectations\, going above and beyond\, and being a customer advocate. Demonstrating a culture of customer service drives customer loyalty leading to profitability and growth and causes clients to be champions for your organisation. \nPart 2: Transforming Customer Complaints into Opportunities – \nThere are two aspects of complaints\, emotional and rational\, so resolving them requires dealing with both. By clarifying complaints\, lowering anxiety for both parties\, using practical guidelines\, and applying a process that deals with both the emotional and rational factors\, participants can build even stronger customer relationships. \nPart 3: Communicating effectively – \nThis training module helps you become a more effective communicator by teaching you to build rapport and positive relationships\, become a better listener\, honour diversity in the workplace\, and adapt your message for your audience. \nPh: 27 542 9144 – michael.shaw@dalecarnegie.com
URL:https://letslearn.nz/event/online-learning-customer-service-three-part-series/
LOCATION:On Line
CATEGORIES:Business,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dale Carnegie BOP-Waikato":MAILTO:michael.shaw@dalecarnegie.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200908T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200908T143000
DTSTAMP:20260415T092518
CREATED:20200824T134748Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: High Performance through Focused Feedback
DESCRIPTION:Tues 8 Sept 9.00am\nThis workshop with ThinkPlus is suitable for team leaders and managers who need to support employees to refocus\, plan\, problem solve and mobilse to improved performance.\nAs a leader supporting others through change\, using both focused feedback and coaching techniques can improve both the speed and quality of change and give an employee a more supportive\, humanistic experience. \nHALF DAY: High performance through focused feedback
URL:https://letslearn.nz/event/workshop-high-performance-through-focused-feedback/
LOCATION:Chamber of Commerce\, 65 Chapel Street\, Tauranga
CATEGORIES:Business,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200826T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200826T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T092518
CREATED:20200824T143431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T143431Z
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SUMMARY:OnLine: Finding the Future First – Bold innovation in times of great change
DESCRIPTION:Your chance to learn from one of the world’s most influential business minds! Larry Keeley\, co-founder of Doblin and creator of the influential 10 Types of Innovation framework?\, will deliver a 90-minute interactive digital workshop on Wednesday 26 August\, 9.30am-11am\, exclusively for Callaghan Innovation. \nIn Finding the Future First – Bold innovation in times of great change\, Larry will share expert insights on why innovation is so important – especially now – and those attending the online session will have the opportunity to get his advice on their own innovations. \nFind out more about Larry Keeley and this not-to-be missed event here. Tickets are $35 + GST\, available here.
URL:https://letslearn.nz/event/online-finding-the-future-first-bold-innovation-in-times-of-great-change/
LOCATION:On Line
CATEGORIES:Business,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Callaghan Innovation":MAILTO:info@callaghaninnovation.govt.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200727T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200801T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T092518
CREATED:20200726T060228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200726T060904Z
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SUMMARY:Groundswell Festival of Innovation - Online & Masterclasses
DESCRIPTION:Showcasing how Tauranga’s organisations and people are leading the way through ground-breaking new ideas.\nAlso featured are national and international Masterminds sharing their expert knowledge in a range of Masterclasses.\nFollow us on Facebook Instagram LinkedIn and Twitter \nThis event would not be possible without the generous support from our major sponsor Priority One and other partners RHUBARB\, Cucumber\, SUBURBIA\, Tauranga City Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council. \n\n\n\n\n \n\nGroundswell Masterminds – A Masterclass by John Olsen\n27 JUL — 10:00AM – 11:00AM PAID\nWith vast experience in HR for Microsoft\, GE\, and Amazon\, John will teach a Masterclass on company culture helping you keep the staff you need. \n Save event\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nGroundswell and RHUBARB Present…Pivots – Businesses that have pivoted to survive and thrive\n28 JUL — 10:00AM – 11:00AM FREE\nHear from Dr Michelle Dickinson (aka Nanogirl) and Ben Kepes (Principal of Diversity) about how they have pivoted their businesses during recent events \n Save event\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nGroundswell Presents…Kaitiaki Assessment – Preparing for strength-based futures\n28 JUL — 10:00AM – 11:00AM FREE\nIdentifying and developing talent for sustainable futures. \n Save event\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nGroundswell Presents…BWN Panel – Women in Innovation\n28 JUL — 12:00PM – 1:00PM PAID\nBe inspired by women at the forefront of innovation \n Save event\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nGroundswell and RHUBARB Present…Innovative Insights in Running a Virtual Organisation\n28 JUL — 1:00PM – 2:00PM FREE\nHear how two key Executives experienced the conversion into a virtual operational environment \n Save event\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nGroundswell Masterminds – A Masterclass by Ange Wallace\n28 JUL — 3:00PM – 4:00PM PAID\nThe art of client feedback.\nGet uncomfortable by diving deep into client feedback and transform your business \n Save event\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nGroundswell Masterminds – A Masterclass by Kathrine Switzer\n29 JUL — 10:00AM – 11:00AM PAID\nRunning Ruins Your Reproductive Organs and Other Outrageous Myths of Limitation \n Save event\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nGroundswell Presents…Work that’s worth it: Tech for Good 2020\n29 JUL — 5:00PM – 6:30PM FREE\nWhere tech tools\, skills and purpose meet to create a flourishing future. \n Save event\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nGroundswell Presents…Ko Māui Hangarau – Maori Tech and Innovation Summit\n30 JUL — 9:30AM – 3:30PM PAID\nKo Māui Hangarau is a Māori Tech and Innovation Summit showcasing some of the best Māori Tech Innovators and entrepreneurs in the world! \n Save event\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nGroundswell Presents…Thought Leadership Thursday: Innovation in the Bay of Plenty\n30 JUL — 11:00AM – 12:00PM PAID\nLocal leaders in the tech and innovation space giving insights of their industry and our future \n Save event\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nGroundswell presents…A Vision For A Brave And Better New World\n31 JUL — 11:00AM – 12:00PM FREE\nSkills and jobs needed for sustainable futures in Tauranga Moana and wider Aotearoa \nPresented by Stacey Mareroa \n Save event\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nGroundswell Presents…Virtual Art & Upcycled Plastic Creations\n1 AUG — 1:00PM – 3:00PM FREE\nVisit Tauranga Art Gallery’s new online virtual galleries\, artist interviews & added fun family activity on-site \n Save event
URL:https://letslearn.nz/event/groundswell-festival-of-innovation-online-masterclasses/
LOCATION:On Line
CATEGORIES:Business,Community Groups,Professional Development,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200708T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200708T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T092518
CREATED:20200702T160501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T203337Z
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SUMMARY:Public Speaking Skills Course
DESCRIPTION:You CAN thrive in competitive times.\nThis is no time for playing small.\nTake your ability to communicate to the next level. This is what I do best for business people just like you. Improve the way you:\n– Pitch your ideas\n– Communicate with others\n– Handle tricky situations\nWelcome an articulate\, confident and decisive version of YOU. \nRegister for our 4 week Tauranga course now.\nClass starting Wednesday July 8th at The Art Lounge NZ. \nThis course by Melanie Vezey from ‘Loud and Clear Communications’ is on Days: Wednesdays\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd and 29th July\nTime: 5.30pm – 7.30pm \nCost: $350 per person
URL:https://letslearn.nz/event/public-speaking-skills-course/
LOCATION:The Art Lounge\, 117 Willow Street\, Tauranga
CATEGORIES:Personal Development,Professional Development,Storytelling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Loud and Clear Communications":MAILTO:melanie@loudandclear.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200704T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200704T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T092518
CREATED:20200702T155211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200703T233305Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Melanie Vezey from ‘Loud and Clear Communications’ for a workshop to help you find your voice. \nThis workshop helps you access your ‘who am I’\, by helping to craft your message\, tell stories for impact and (if you wish) give public speaking a go\, before a very kind audience of your peers. \nAt The Art Lounge NZ this Saturday\, 4th July\, 2-4pm.  \nAll welcome\, gold coin donation.\n \nThis will be followed by 4-weeks Public Speaking Skills Course\, see details.
URL:https://letslearn.nz/event/finding-your-voice-workshop/
LOCATION:The Art Lounge\, 117 Willow Street\, Tauranga
CATEGORIES:Free,Personal Development,Professional Development,Storytelling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Loud and Clear Communications":MAILTO:melanie@loudandclear.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200527T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200527T143000
DTSTAMP:20260415T092518
CREATED:20200525T111810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200525T123256Z
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SUMMARY:Google My Business - Free Webinar
DESCRIPTION:How to set up and manage this powerful free tool\nAs the New Zealand economy reels from the impact of Covid-19\, businesses are finding they need to adapt and shift strategies to look at how they can continue to operate. \nEvery business in New Zealand should have their Google My Business (GMB) listing claimed and set up correctly. This free tool is the most effective way to connect and engage with customers on a local level.  \nThis webinar will cover; \n\nHow to claim an existing listing\nSetting up a new listing\nManaging a Google My Business\nOptimising tips to rank your GMB\nManaging Reviews\n\nThis another webinar provided by Chamber member\, Zeald. It’s part of their Keep Calm and Get Digital series helping the NZ business community by equipping New Zealand business owners with the right knowledge to achieve business stability and even growth. \nPresenters: Jarra Borrman\, Zeald \n\n\nPlease note as this is a webinar you will need a device that has access to wifi. The webinar details will be sent out to registrants closer to the time of the webinar.
URL:https://letslearn.nz/event/google-my-business-free-webinar/
LOCATION:On Line
CATEGORIES:Business,Computing IT,Free,Professional Development,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200317T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200317T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T092518
CREATED:20191203T165713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200314T114144Z
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SUMMARY:Governance: Strategic Planning 2 -Creating the Plan
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to know how to create a guiding document that’s written in everyday language? \nDoes your strategic plan reside in a drawer\, or do you use it to make strategic decisions and guide operational plans on a day-to-day basis? \nNow you’ve got your Vision and Mission locked in\, you next need to create the roadmap to work towards achieving your Vision. Discover the importance of having a strategic plan\, the difference of an operational plan\, a simple framework for building a one-page strategic plan\, and how to use it to guide your organisation. \nWhere and When:\nTaupo: Tuesday 17th March\, 6pm – 8pm  ll  Register online here \n$30 per person for Bay of Plenty non-profit organisations
URL:https://letslearn.nz/event/governance-strategic-planning-2-creating-the-plan/
LOCATION:Taupo Coastguard 14 Rauhoto Street Taupo
CATEGORIES:Business,Clubs,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Exult":MAILTO:rosie@exult.co.nz
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