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What's Hot At NZIM

Remember to check out the What's Hot page for topical items to interest to managers, including:

  • Job Vacancy: Capability Development Consultant, Wellington
  • NZIM offers over 200 Management Training Courses
  • Talent War Hots Up - locally & internationally
  • NZIM/Eagle Technology Young Executive of the Year Award 2012 - Nominations are now being accepted
  • Management’s New World
  • 21st century skills –relating across cultures and nationalities
  • Low-Ego Solutions
  • The NZIM Management Model
  • Executive Update Your Bi-Weekly Management News
  • Management development courses
  • Explore NZIM's social media links (Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook)

Developing Capabilities & Leaders Conference

The evidence tells us that we need to focus on capability and leadership development in order to ensure organisations remain effective in the future. However, capability and leadership development aren’t easy at the best of times and, when coupled with current challenges (uncertain global markets, natural disasters etc), they become even more difficult.

This conference has been designed to assist organisation in these areas and will do so through a series of presentations exploring best practice; in the context of current challenges. Featuring 10 local case studies, 2 international case studies and thought-provoking panel and interactive discussions this conference is one not to be missed by those looking to realise the strategic role of HR in these difficult times.Endorsed by NZIM. Date: 17th & 18th July, Wellington.

SPECIAL OFFER until May 18th. SAVE up to $500 register now

Training Courses for ManagersSpecial Newsletter Offer!

Sign up to any of the courses in this newsletter by 24th May and you can choose to receive one of the following complimentary magazine subscriptions:

  • 12 Months subscription to Healthy Food Guide, NZ Fishing, Fish & Game, Net Guide, New Zealand Gardener, or New Zealand Handyman
  • 6 Months subscription to Her, Metro, North & South, or Mindfood
  • 3 Months subscription to either Time, or Listener

Terms & Conditions of this offer:

  • Please mention this newsletter code for this offer: NWLTR1912
  • Please sign up for the course by 24th May 2012
  • Once payment for the course is received, we will process your subscription
  1. Effective Business Writing 30th May Auckland. Improve your writing in order to be a highly effective business communicator. Be more productive, save time and money by increasing the clarity and power of all your written communications.
  2. Project Management Advanced. 28 and 29 May Auckland. In today's competitive marketplace, organisations are adopting more of a project approach to business as usual in order to achieve strategic objectives. This course builds upon the foundation of the project management fundamentals or diploma programmes. It increases your skills to the next level in order to address business challenges.
  3. Assertiveness Skills. 7 and 8 June Auckland. Asserting yourself means expressing your thoughts and feelings in a way that clearly states your needs, while maintaining open communication. Learn techniques that will allow you to enhance and develop your life in a way that you determine. A highly practical programme which encourages participation from all attendees…
  4. Professional Administrator Skills. 11, 12 and 13 June Auckland. The role of Administrators and Assistants has long since changed from what it used to be. You are expected to manage yourself and others, liaise with departments and other organisations, have generalist knowledge of your organisation, budgeting and compliance issues as well as managing your boss accordingly!

Stakeholder Communication and Community Engagement Forum 2012

Stakeholder engagement and community relations have changed in recent times as organisations are held to be more publicly accountable and socially responsible. Government departments and Not-for-profit organisations alike are now required to be more transparent and efficient with their operations and agenda than ever before… This forum provides a point of convergence for leading stakeholder engagement and community relations leaders and professionals, sharing practical ‘how to’ tools and strategies to achieve success. 24th- 25th July, Auckland.Click here to download the brochure.

NZIM CentralLearning Programmes for Manager Activities

Events & Workshops

  • Young Professionals Network
    As Young Professionals we are always keen to learn from the experience and knowledge of others. NZIM YPN is all about hearing from local young professionals leading the way. To kick start our Ignite series, we will hear the Happy Feet story from the people who were there! Both young professionals - Wellington Zoo’s Lisa Argilla, Senior Veterinarian and Kate Baker, Marketing and Communications Manager will share their story on the Happy Feet (Emperor Penguin) phenomenon. Date: 21 May, from 5.15 - 7pm

  • Social Media and Employment
    With Peter Cullen & Tom Reidy on 20 June. Social media has opened a new frontier of communication in the 21st century. Employers need to be responsive to the legal and competitive implications this will have for their businesses.
    Many employers remain uncertain about how to properly respond to the use of social media by employees, both in the workplace and in their own time. At the same time many businesses are unaware of the potential competitive advantages that social media can offer.
    Peter Cullen, Partner, Cullen – The Employment Law Firm, and Tom Reidy, Managing Director of social media agency Catalyst90, will be presenting this seminar. The seminar is designed to give practical advice to employers on the legal consequences of social media in employment and how businesses can use of social media to their advantage.

NZIM Learning Programmes

May 2012

  • 21th Training Needs Analysis (NCAET Paper)
  • 21-22th Developing Influencing and Motivation Skills
  • 22th Programme Design (NCAET Paper)
  • 23th-25 Team Leader Skills – Build Effective Teams (Cert in Business)
  • 24-25th Negotiation Skills
  • 28-29th Think on Your Feet®
  • 28-29th Introduction to Marketing (Cert in Mgt)
  • 31-1/6th Strategic Thinking Tools

NZ Course Calendar for Managers. Courses for the next six months nation wide
or down load the Central Region 2012 Course Planner - a 36 page PDF.

NZIM Northern Activities

Upcomming Events

  • Steve Wozniak
    Apple co-founder presents…The Apple Story - disruptive innovation, inspiration & entreprenuerial wizardry. May 21, 2012 – Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland. Apple, the world's most valuable company, has transformed the way we live. Hear first-hand from Steve Wozniak (Woz) on their fundamental business philosophy and Steve Jobs' legacy. Pricing: please ensure that you use the applicable Affiliate Code: E2105 when booking online so that we can identify you as NZIM member.

  • Hrinz 925 - 'Grow Hr' - Auckland One Day Conference
    The Conference theme is GROW. Now more than ever, growing the economy, productivity and leadership capability are critical success factors for NZ Inc. There is huge potential for HR to contribute to this growth by innovative technology, embracing diversity and managing talent to drive business success. May 22nd - Crowne Plaza

  • Graduation Ceremony & YEYA Regional Award
    Join us as we award the 2012 NZIM/Eagle Technology Regional "Young Executive of the Year" and celebrate the success of our most recent graduates. Venue: Romfords at the Tamaki Yacht Club, 30 Tamaki Drive, Mission Bay, Auckland
    The ceremony will be followed by a dinner and entertainment by a live band. Wednesday 12th July, 5.30pm.

  • Social Media and Employment
    With Peter Cullen &Tom Reidy on 4 July, 12:00pm to 1:30pm.Social media has opened a new frontier of communication in the 21st century. Employers need to be responsive to the legal and competitive implications this will have for their businesses.
    Many employers remain uncertain about how to properly respond to the use of social media by employees, both in the workplace and in their own time. At the same time many businesses are unaware of the potential competitive advantages that social media can offer.
    Peter Cullen, Partner, Cullen – The Employment Law Firm, and Tom Reidy, Managing Director of social media agency Catalyst90, will be presenting this seminar. The seminar is designed to give practical advice to employers on the legal consequences of social media in employment and how businesses can use of social media to their advantage.

Learning and Development for ManagersCourses

Extended Programmes

Nationally recognised qualification. NZIM qualifications are designed for people in full-time employment, who want to study with like minded people striving for career success as managers or future leaders within their organisations. With only TWO days face-to-face classroom time per month, studying with NZIM makes your goals achievable whilst making an immediate impact to your working environment.

'Learn while you earn' and learn from commercially experienced facilitators that give you the practical skills to use straight away. The NZIM team are here to support you in you learning and will be available throughout your learning journey to ensure your success.

  1. National Certificate in Business – L3.
    This qualification is the first of two qualifications for people who are, or are training to be first line managers (team leaders, supervisors, or charge hands). People in these roles are likely to be responsible for managing people, resources, or workplace operations, and may have had little, or no formal training. Starts 31 May

  2. NZIM Diploma in Project Management - Level 5
    Individuals who have an understanding of and are involved in project management, and are keen to undertake and complete a recognised qualification. Starts 16 August

  3. NZIM Diploma in Managament Advanced - Level 6
    Managers who have been in their role for more than five years who are seeking a formal management qualification, managers preparing themselves for senior positions and middle managers who need to fill in gaps at a more strategic and operational level. Start 6 August.

All NZIM programmes are available as in-company options and can be customised for delivery to suit your business

Learning and Development for ManagersShort Courses

May 2012

  • 21-22th Corporate Storytelling with Wade Jackson
  • 22-23th Introduction to Supply Chain Management
  • 28-30th Building Effective Teams (Team Leader 2)
  • 28-29th Consultative Sales Skills
  • 28-29th Project Management Advanced
  • 30th Effective Business Writing
  • 31-1/6th Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • 31-1/6th Train the Trainer (Part 1)

NZ Course Calendar for Managers. Courses for the next six months nation wide
or down load the Northern Region 2012 Course Planner - a 42 page PDF

Leadership Week logoLeadership Week: Dare to Dream

Organisations are being encouraged to set up and run their own leadership events as part of the upcoming annual nationwide Leadership Week from 22 to 29 June.

Cornerstone events include the Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awards on 22 June and national Red Socks Day on 29 June, when New Zealanders are encouraged to ‘wear the socks of a leader’ in memory of a great Kiwi leader and his legacy of leadership in action.

Each year, Leadership Week highlights the strategic relevance and value that great leadership provides for New Zealand. This year’s events celebrate the power that individuals, schools, businesses and organisations can harness when they “dare to dream”.

Register your own event as part of Leadership Week.

NZIM Southern Activities

Events

  • The Psychology Of Success with Nigel Latta
    (Clinical psychologist of politically incorrect fame) "Solving problems is a fact of life! We are frequently asked to do the impossible. Never be afraid of impossible problems, they're simply opportunities to look clever! So come along..... bring an open mind, and watch your step" What makes the difference between winners, and losers? The psychology of success is a topic that generates a lot of hype, and a lot of self help books. Is the answer to simply repeat "I''m a tiger" twenty times each morning? Is it a high protein diet? Is it harnessing the cosmic powers of the universe to call success into your life? Is it maybe beating the 'self sabotage' scripts in our heads which secretly work to keep us down? In this address Nigel will look at the actual science to see if in amongst all the modern hoop-de-doo there may be one or two pieces of information that are actually useful in the business world. Invercargill, 28 August, 11.30 am - 1.30 pm. (Note a Member Earlybird option exists for those registering by 28 June).

  • Fellows Function. 21 November, 5.30-9.30pm, Christchurch.

Southern Learning and Development CoursesCourses

Christchurch C, Dunedin D, Invercargill I, & Queenstown Q

May 2012I

  • 21-23th Four Quadrant Leadership C
  • 21-23th ABCs of Win-Win Relationships C
  • 22th Effective Use of Time D
  • 24th Interpersonal Communication C
  • 24-25th Strategic Planning C
  • 28th Audit Training D
  • 29th Project Management for Administrators C
  • 29-30th How to Manage + Lead Successfully I
  • 30-31st Assertive Behaviour Strategies C

NZIM Qualifications

  1. Advanced Management Programme
    Duration: 2 x 2 weeks - Residential. Starts 10 June. The AMP takes a holistic view of leadership, offering participants the invaluable opportunity to set time aside and consider the foundation on which they base their leadership and management skills. This is a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in a communal environment where you and fellow participants spend quality time with an international faculty exploring individual and organisational excellence.

  2. Excellence in Management
    Duration: 1 Week - Residential. Starts 23 June. Designed for mid management, production managers, line managers in operational roles, general managers who have not had broad exposure to modern management methods, and those moving into general management roles.

NZ Course Calendar for Managers. Courses for the next six months nation wide
or down load the Southern Region 2012 Course Planner - 2 page PDF.

CEO Online logoCEO Online - 9 May

CEO News is brought to you by CEO Online, in association with the New Zealand Institute of Management.

  • Competition Fightback
    When the pharmaceutical manufacturer Homart began to face an erosion of its sales by low-cost competitors, it tried to retain market share by cutting its margins. Wrong strategy. Homart's challenge has been to remain competitive while not reducing its own product quality. Here’s how it won in the end.

  • Understanding Michael Porter
    The Essential Guide to Competition and Strategy. Michael Porter's work is the gold standard for anyone seeking to understand the two most important questions in business: "What is competition?" and "What is strategy?". This book analyses what that means in today's business environment.

  • Making Time For Effective Leadership
    Leadership is both a result and a process; it's an outcome that is only achieved by the investment we make in it. And that investment takes many forms: learning, practice, feedback, self development, and support. Leadership takes time, so leading requires that we make time for the things that deliver effective leadership.

  • The Top 10 Steps To Destress
    Stress is internal, which explains why it can wreak havoc on your health. It feels awful ... it's the sense that you're not in control. The easiest way to mitigate its effect is to take charge of the one and only thing you have the power to control - YOU - and let go of what you can't control.

  • 2012 Web Effectiveness Index
    The corporate website is the core of an online presence, and in many ways the most important communication channel a company owns. Yet, evidence from the sixth Financial Times Bowen Craggs Index shows that an alarming number of companies fail to understand this, due to lack of senior management engagement.

Members of NZIM are entitled to complimentary subscription to the CEO Online website and its fortnightly e-newsletter.

The Impact Of Culture On Profits

Everyone knows, at some level, that corporate performance arises from the human dynamic - without it the company does not exist. With it, there occurs either success or, if the dynamic is negative, failure. It is often referred to as corporate culture. So what does culture consist of that can be directly measured?

There are at least a hundred attributes of corporate culture. Many of them, however, are in that intangible area that escapes measurement. But, fortunately, there are a much smaller number (fifteen) that have been found to directly and significantly impact profitability.

So important are these, that changing even three of them by 20% changes the bottom line by 40%. What is more, they are immediately understandable - and they reveal the intrinsic trajectory of the company, independently of the financials. Because these are collective rather than individual attributes, they are easily changed and with that change they transform the bottom line. Together, we'll refer to these fifteen attributes as the Operating Dynamic of the company. Changing this changes everything ...

Longitudinal studies by McKinsey and the London School of Economics of more than 4,000 companies, have shown that changing just three of the Critical Functions by 20% improves the bottom line by 40%. This level of profit improvement is something no strategic change or the most draconian of retrenchments can provide…

World Business Capability Congress

NZIM partnering for the World Business Capability Congress - 5-7 December 2012, Auckland.

Organisational survival demands extraordinary improvements in organisational performance. Organisations’ need to exist in a highly, and increasingly, networked world. They face fast-paced technological, economic, regulatory, environmental, demographic, and cultural changes that daily influence their ability to remain relevant and viable.

This Congress will provide attendees with a more complete understanding of what it takes to become a successful organisation in today’s and tomorrow’s business world. We are confident that attendees will obtain ideas and initiatives that, if implemented, will lead to substantial improvements in their own organisation’s business capability and performance.

NZIM Learning & Development (Otago/Southland)Learning and Development Southland & Otago

May 2012

June 2012

  • Courageous Conversations, Dunedin. 11 June
  • Emotional Intelligence, Invercargill. 26 June
  • Innovation Management, Dunedin. 26 June
  • Lean Thinking, Dunedin. 27 - 28 June
  • Managing Stress, Invercargill. 27 June
  • NZIM Advanced Management Programme, Christchurch. 10 June - 22 June
  • Project Management, Dunedin. 12 - 13 June
  • Project Risk Management, Dunedin. 14 June
  • Report + Proposal Writing, Dunedin. 15 June

 

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