Event Type: Training
Essentials of Leadership
NEW DATES . This Essentials of Leadership course is designed to teach delegates new to leadership (0-3 years’ experience) the skills they need to effectively lead their teams. The course focuses on how to apply theoretical concepts to practical situations at work in line with the 70:20:10 model. Objective To learn, identify and apply the […]
Leadership Academy
The purpose of this programme, which is completed over eight weeks, is to provide leaders with the opportunity to build leadership capabilities through their own personal development and by learning from the experience of others. The Leadership Academy is for people looking at developing their existing leadership experience and who have the potential for holding […]
How I Actually Use ChatGPT
Still not sure what all the fuss is about? In this live, hands-on session, Lou Evans shows how she uses ChatGPT to get real work done. Yes, for writing and planning, but also for aligning multiple documents, preparing for hard conversations, and speeding up the stuff that usually takes ages. No tech skills needed. Just […]
Health & Safety Update
SAVE THE DATE! Event details to be confirmed. The Southland Business Chamber and Institute of Directors (IoD) invite you to hear the latest Health and Safety Updates from Melissa Vining and Janet Copeland.
Create with Canva
. Design Made Easy for Beginners . This workshop is designed for anyone who wants to create professional-looking graphics without any prior design experience. We'll take you step-by-step through the basics of Canva, so you can start creating amazing visuals for your business or personal projects right away. Learning content What is Canva and why […]
FREE Contract Management – The Essentials Webinar
If you are new to managing contracts and commercial relationships, about to start a new vendor or client partnership, or just looking to improve your chances of success, this FREE Webinar is for you! In today's fast-moving, complex, and globally connected business environment, relying on the mindset of “your word is your bond” or […]
FREE Project Management – The Essentials Webinar
If you are new to project management, have just been handed a challenging project, or simply want to boost your chances of success, this FREE Webinar is for you! In today’s fast-paced and ever changing world, it can feel like a real struggle for businesses to deliver on their strategic goals. With constantly shifting […]
Online, Virtual: Leading an Engaged Team
When your team are engaged and motivated, they do great work, have new and creative ideas, and are less likely to resign. But what does an engaged team actually look like? And how do you build an environment where people want to do great things? This session goes beyond the buzzwords and surveys, and looks […]
Online, Virtual: Effective Decision Making
Are you feeling the pressure to make quick decisions? How do you make sure they’re the right decision? This can be a challenge for people at all stages of their career. Decision-making is something that’s expected from all of us, yet is very rarely taught. This interactive session looks at great decision-making, and teaches practical […]
Online, Virtual: Tailoring your Communication Style
Inter-personal skills are increasingly being seen as one of the key skills everyone will need to master to succeed in their careers. As technology takes over smaller tasks in our lives, being able to communicate ideas effectively and collaborate with others is what will make you stand out. But the challenge is, we all like […]
Online, Virtual: Time Management and Prioritisation
Meet all your deadlines and take control of your week. The world feels busier than ever. And with many businesses having higher workloads with less people to meet them, it can feel like a struggle to get everything done. This training focuses on practical techniques you can use straight away to manage your time, prioritise […]
Online, Virtual: Leading Through Change
Change can feel unsettling. And as a leader, your team are looking to you for guidance and reassurance. This interactive virtual session looks at all aspects of change – in work and in life – and gives you practical tools you can use to guide your team through periods of change. By the end of […]
Te Reo Māori for Business – Stage Two
Ready for your next step in your Te Reo Māori professional development? Who should attend This is the second workshop in the series. It is designed for people who are at the beginning stages with te reo Māori, and want to grow their confidence with using written and spoken te reo Māori in a business […]
Te Reo Māori for Business
Grow Your Confidence! Due to popular demand we are once again offering this fun and interactive workshop. Who should attend This workshop is the first in the series. It is designed for people who are at the beginning stages with te reo Māori, and want to grow their confidence with using written and spoken te […]
Sip & Print: Unleash Your Creativity with 3D Printing
Join us for a fun and engaging "Sip & Print" workshop, designed for beginners eager to dive into the world of 3D printing. In just two hours, you'll gain an introduction to 3D printing while enjoying a glass of wine (or a drink of your choice) and creating your own 3D printed creation. Designed for […]
YES Spark Tank 2025, 12:30pm
The YES Spark Tank is an exciting way to kick-off the YES year, designed to bring students together to pitch their business ideas, connect with mentors, and receive valuable feedback to help refine their ventures. It's an annual event that brings together secondary school students from across a region, each with innovative business ideas they […]
YES Spark Tank 2025, 10am
The YES Spark Tank is an exciting way to kick-off the YES year, designed to bring students together to pitch their business ideas, connect with mentors, and receive valuable feedback to help refine their ventures. It's an annual event that brings together secondary school students from across a region, each with innovative business ideas they […]
Persuading and Influencing Others
The workplace is becoming increasingly complex. Flat hierarchies, matrixed management structures, a never-ending flow of information and multiple, competing priorities. As a result, the ability to persuade and influence has increasingly become a core skill – in fact, an essential survival skill – for anyone in business. The reality is that to move someone’s mindset from one […]
Delivering Exceptional Customer Service
This workshop will deliver value to any customer-facing business or department. Delivering good customer service is no longer a choice for business, it is imperative to both thrive and survive. Customer expectations for flawless service and immediate gratification have never been higher. Technology has raised the bar for service expectations and has empowered residents and […]
Building Self-Awareness and Appreciation of Others
“Like a thumbprint, personality type provides an instant snapshot of a person’s uniqueness.” Do you want to know yourself better? Have you wondered about the diverse and often surprisingly different ways that people in your life (partner, children, colleagues…) seem to look at the world or react to different situations? Do you find it hard to […]
Employment: Getting it right from the start
What are your obligations as an employer? Learning content Understand your obligations as an employer and the essential legal requirements for Employment Agreements Explore the various types of agreements available and determine when each is appropriate Stay informed with an overview of recent case law and legislation relevant to employers Learn about workplace policies, their […]
“Ask Me Anything” Employment Law Panel
The Southland Business Chamber invites employers' to an insightful Ask Me Anything session with a panel of top employment law experts. This event, conducted under Chatham House Rules, provides a safe space for open and candid discussion. Gain valuable perspectives and practical advice from our esteemed panel: Janet Copeland, Copeland Ashcroft Damien Pine, AWS Legal […]
Marketing Tools for Efficiency
Work smarter, not harder with simple tools to streamline your marketing! Unlock a faster, more efficient way to create content and manage your marketing with this hands-on workshop. Whether you’re a small business owner, freelancer, or part of a marketing team, you’ll discover practical tools and hacks that save time without compromising on quality. Join […]
The Write Way
In a world of information overload, effective business writing is about getting to the point, quickly. No-one has the time to decipher formal language and overly complex sentences, or the patience to wade through endless waffle. The responsibility is on the writer to tailor their message to the intended reader – to deliver their ideas […]
Delivering Exceptional Customer Service
This workshop will deliver value to any customer-facing business or department. Delivering good customer service is no longer a choice for business, it is imperative to both thrive and survive. Customer expectations for flawless service and immediate gratification have never been higher. Technology has raised the bar for service expectations and has empowered residents and […]