August 2021
Intellectual Property Management - What you need to know
Thursday 05 August
12.15pm - 1.15pm
, Invercargill
How to understand your business and commercial situation to gain a holistic view on the most practical approach to IP management.
Thought Leadership Panel Discussion
Wednesday 11 August
4.00pm - 6.00pm
, Invercargill
Exclusive to Southland Leadership Academy Participants & Alumni - Join our panel of local leaders including Grant Butler, Amanda Whitaker, Nigel Finnerty, Reece McDonald and Sheree Carey (MC) to share experiences, thoughts and discuss important leadership issues affecting Southland business.
Off the Clock Drinks - August
Thursday 12 August
4.30pm - 6.00pm
, Invercargill
Welcome to our monthly "Off the Clock" happy hour drinks! This is a casual get together for our members - with no agenda. You are welcome to bring your colleagues, a client, your partner or a friend.
Kick it Womens Festival - Great Leaders inspire you to take action
Wednesday 18 August
6.00pm - 7.30pm
, Invercargill
How our Women Leaders inspire you to take action.
Building Your Business Plan
Thursday 19 August
9.00am - 11.00am
, Invercargill
Want to learn how to build a clear and concise business plan? Your business plan is the route map that defines your goals, explains your strategy and gives real direction to the everyday running of the business.
Performance Management - NEW
Thursday 19 August
9.00am - 5.00pm
, Invercargill
"The standard we ignore or excuse, is the standard we set." Attendees will learn how to confidently and competently take an employee through a clearly defined 4-step Performance Management Process with the confidence to know they are following the law whilst treating their staff with dignity and fairness.
Time & Self Management
Friday 20 August
9.00am - 5.00pm
, Invercargill
Making the moments matter. Some of us forget what matters most. We get distracted by the smallest deviation and continuously find ourselves caught up in the urgent, losing sight of the important.
St John Mental Health First Aid Course - FULLY BOOKED
Wednesday 25 August
8.30am - 4.30pm
, Invercargill
One has a migraine. One has depression. Can you tell the difference?
Bus Tour to Niagara Sawmilling
Thursday 26 August
1.45pm - 5.30pm
, Invercargill
Book a seat on our bus tour to Niagara, Kennington. From log to wrapped painted board - you will see it all.
Leadership Academy - FULLY BOOKED
Friday 27 August - Friday 15 October
9.00am - 11.00am
, Invercargill
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.
September 2021
Southland Football - brings NANOGIRL to Southland
Thursday 02 September
5.00pm - 8.00pm
, Invercargill
Dr Michelle Dickinson (MNZM) is a Nanotechnologist and Materials Engineer. She has spent the last two decades contributing to cutting-edge technologies, researching solutions for medical and technology applications for clients who range from small start-ups to large corporates.
Using Body Language as a De-escalation Technique - NEW
Tuesday 07 September
8.30am - 10.00am
, Invercargill
This session is designed and facilitated by Stephanie Holloway, and will be useful for anyone working, or leading in customer environments or facing the general public.
Using Body Language as a De-escalation Technique - NEW
Tuesday 07 September
10.30am - 12.00pm
, Invercargill
This session is designed and facilitated by Stephanie Holloway, and will be useful for anyone working, or leading in customer environments or facing the general public.
Legacy Leadership
Thursday 09 September - Friday 10 September
9.00am - 5.00pm
, Invercargill
Legacy Leadership provides practical and useful leadership tools, tips, and techniques that ensure that those who do rise to positions of influence leave an enduring legacy of hope, happiness, and prosperity.
New Member Mixer
Thursday 09 September
10.00am - 11.00am
, Invercargill
New members are invited to attend a morning tea with the Chamber team.
Using Body Language as a De-escalation Technique - NEW
Friday 10 September
9.00am - 10.30am
, Te Anau
This session is designed and facilitated by Stephanie Holloway, and will be useful for anyone working, or leading in customer environments or facing the general public.
Essentials of Leadership
Thursday 23 September - Friday 24 September
9.00am - 4.30pm
, Invercargill
This Essentials of Leadership course is designed to teach participants 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.
Leadership Academy - Gore
Friday 24 September - Friday 12 November
9.00am - 11.00am
, Gore
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.
October 2021
Southland Business Excellence Awards
Friday 15 October
5.30pm - 11.59pm
, Invercargill
Recognising and celebrating the brilliance of our local businesses and business people.
2021 Payroll Conference
Thursday 28 October
9.00am - 5.15pm
, Invercargill
Come along for a day of learning and networking.
November 2021
St John Mental Health First Aid Course
Monday 01 November
8.30am - 4.30pm
, Invercargill
One has a migraine. One has depression. Can you tell the difference?
Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Regional Final & Awards
Tuesday 02 November
1.00pm - 3.00pm
, Invercargill
We invite you to this showcase event to celebrate the achievements of the 2021 Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) businesses.
Legacy Leadership
Thursday 04 November - Friday 05 November
9.00am - 5.00pm
, Invercargill
Legacy Leadership provides practical and useful leadership tools, tips, and techniques that ensure that those who do rise to positions of influence leave an enduring legacy of hope, happiness, and prosperity.