Event Type: Training
Essential Leadership Skills
This course will provide an introduction to the skills to successfully manage and lead your team. It is designed to assist participants with the knowledge and confidence to ensure they continue on the road to successful management. Designed for If you have recently become a leader, manager, or are about to be promoted into your […]
Financial Skills for Non-Financial Managers
Financial competence is critical for business success. This course covers an introduction to the basic concepts of finance, and will help you understand how to read and use financial data to make better informed decisions for your organisation. Designed for Business owners, managers or anyone who plans, manages, or reports on financial data and wants […]
Create with Canva: Basics + Design
Canva is magic, but it’s easy to get it wrong without a few design basics. This beginner session shows you how to create flyers and social posts with impact, fast. Bring your laptop. We’ll do the doing. You’ll leave with one finished design ready to use. . Learning content How to use Canva confidently How to […]
Marketing Smarter with AI & Digital Tools
Save time, create better content, and make it easier for customers to find your business. The way customers discover businesses is changing. They no longer just search Google, they're asking AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Gemini for recommendations, comparing options, and making buying decisions in new ways. Your digital storefront is evolving. Understanding […]
Customer Experience & Sales Workshop – NEW
Growing a business isn't just about making more sales. It's about creating an experience customers want to come back to, communicating your value with confidence, and building a consistent pipeline of opportunities. This practical two-day workshop has been designed for business owners and customer-facing professionals who want to strengthen the commercial fundamentals that drive sustainable […]
Marketing Essentials
Build a practical marketing strategy that connects the dots. Social media. Google. Radio. Sponsorship. Email. Events. Advertising. PR. Your website. Word of mouth. There are countless ways to market a business. The challenge isn't finding more things you could be doing — it's knowing which ones are actually worth doing. Marketing Essentials is a practical […]
Content Made Practical
Plan, shoot, edit and create Creating video content for your business doesn't need to mean expensive equipment, complicated editing software or hours spent trying to make the perfect Reel. Content: Made Practical is a hands-on three-hour workshop designed to help you plan, film and edit better video content using the phone already in your pocket. […]
Marketing Smarter with AI & Digital Tools
NEW DATE. REGISTER TODAY! Save time, create better content, and make it easier for customers to find your business. The way customers discover businesses is changing. They no longer just search Google, they're asking AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Gemini for recommendations, comparing options, and making buying decisions in new ways. Your digital […]
Digital Content Strategy and Trends – Advanced
Already creating content but not seeing results or want to improve your results? Social media is evolving faster than ever, from AI-assisted content creation to search-based discovery, short-form video dominance, and paid advertising. Participants will gain the confidence, practical skills, and proven strategies to create content that gets discovered, engages the right audience, and delivers […]
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 […]
Xero Masterclass Advanced Course
Grow and develop your understanding of your Xero account The Xero Masterclass series is designed to help you boost your business. This three-step course has been designed by Chartered Accountants with years of Xero experience to provide you with the accounting and technical knowledge needed to gain visibility and efficiencies around your business for quality […]
Content Creation for Social Media
NEW DATE. REGISTER TODAY! Turn social media into a powerful tool for your business. Social media is evolving faster than ever, from AI-assisted content creation to search-based discovery and short-form video dominance. Participants will gain clarity, confidence, and a toolkit of actionable strategies to strengthen their online presence and drive results. Designed for This session […]
Content Creation for Social Media
Turn social media into a powerful tool for your business. Social media is evolving faster than ever, from AI-assisted content creation to search-based discovery and short-form video dominance. Participants will gain clarity, confidence, and a toolkit of actionable strategies to strengthen their online presence and drive results. Designed for This session equips business owners and […]
Ask Me Anything? Employment Law Panel
The Southland Business Chamber, Human Resources NZ and Hospitality NZ invite 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: Anna Ford, Copeland McAllister […]
Southland Youth Leadership Academy: Intake 1
SOLD OUT! PLEASE CONTACT NIKITA@SOUTHLANDCHAMBER.CO.NZ FOR OTHER INTAKES. We have 12 spots available for young employees in their first five years of work, turning early potential into confident, capable future leaders! Our Southland Youth Leadership Academy runs for six weeks per intake on a Friday afternoon for a more relaxed learning vibe. Dates Six weeks. Friday […]
Southland Youth Leadership Academy: Intake 2
REGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSED. PLEASE EMAIL NIKITA@SOUTHLANDCHAMBER.CO.NZ FOR FUTURE INTAKES. We have 12 spots available for young employees in their first five years of work, turning early potential into confident, capable future leaders! Our Southland Youth Leadership Academy runs for six weeks per intake on a Friday afternoon for a more relaxed learning vibe. Please note that […]
Project Management – PRINCE2® Foundation
In partnership with Nonsuch, the Southland Business Chamber is bringing the popular project management PRINCE2® courses to Southland. PRINCE2® (Projects in Controlled Environments) 7th edition is an updated version of the widely recognised project management framework. This adaptable and flexible methodology can be customised for any project across various sectors and industries, encompassing all the necessary activities […]
Essentials of Leadership
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 skills required to […]
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 […]
From Good to Unforgettable: Communicating for Real Impact
NEW DATE I think we all secretly admire those people that seem to communicate effortlessly – the people that naturally engage, deliver compelling and memorable messages, and capture our attention with their personality. But how do they do it? This workshop explores simple techniques to improve your ability to communicate effectively, so that people remember you, and your […]
Project Coordination Skills for Administrators
Learn the five stages of project management and how you can implement them as a project coordinator. This introductory course is uniquely designed for beginner and intermediate administrators who coordinate projects and would like to complement their practical experience with knowledge of project management theory. It will cover the five stages of project management including the […]
The Art of Minute Taking
Learn all the skills to take accurate and effective minutes and action points for a variety of meeting types. This one-day workshop supports participants to become more effective and confident taking minutes for a variety of different meeting types and processes. You will develop the skills to prepare for and structure meetings as well as […]
James Laughlin- Habits of High Performers
SOLD OUT! This event has reached capacity! Thank you to everyone who registered. To be added to a ticket waitlist email tony@milestonegroup.nz Get ready for a transformational evening with seven-time world champion and internationally acclaimed leadership strategist, James Laughlin, as he brings game-changing new book, Habits of High Performers, to life! James is a […]
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 […]
Leadership Academy Connect. The Unofficial Christmas Kickoff
, The Unofficial Christmas Kickoff The first festive toast of the season for our Leadership Academy Alumni and Inspirers. ,, Who says we can’t start a little early? Let’s gather for some festive cheer before the Christmas calendars fill up! Join us for a relaxed evening to reconnect, unwind, and share a few laughs – minus the […]