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What's Hot at NZIM

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

  • Wanted: Great Leaders
  • Bounce the Bonus - Richer Rewards Exist
  • If you can measure it you can mend it

Management Training Assistance Scheme

NZTE’s Management Training Assistance Scheme is available to eligible businesses whose owners or managers attend a relevant management capability training course or workshop between 1 July 2010 and 30 September 2010.

Management Survey

NZIM is working with Massey University to examine how managers allocate their time and how they rate different aspects of their job. This will provide information about the quality of managers’ working life; activities that contribute to job satisfaction, as well as those that are least liked; and whether gender influences management style.

Help donate $1,000 to the Lifeflight Trust - Complete the NZIM-Massey University Survey of Management Preferences - please take the 10-15 minutes needed to do so.

CEO Online - 21 July

  • 10 Tips For Managing Conflict
  • How To Measure Your Marketing Results
  • Achieving Passionate Performance
  • Problem Plugged
  • Forthcoming Events: Strategy Execution And Performance Management - Delivering Breakthroughs In The Next Decade
  • Top Business Tips: Global Partnering
  • Modern Awards Update - Overtime & Absorption
  • Advisor Network & Business Links
  • Learning Modules: Overcoming Sales Call Reluctance
  • Business Book Summaries: Clear Leadership

Remember all members of NZIM are entitled to complimentary subscription to the CEO Online web site and its fortnightly e-newsletter.

NZIM Central Activities

NZIM Central

Functions Calendar

  • Cullen Law Series - Proposed Employment Changes. How the new employment law initiatives can help employers. What are the real implications of the proposed new employment law changes for employers? How will the changes benefit employers going forward? Are there potential risks in the changes that employers should be aware of? 25 August, 12.00 - 1:30pm
  • Cullen Law Series - Protecting Valuable Business Interests.
    How do employers protect their confidential information, trade secrets and other intellectual property? What kinds of obligations can be placed on departing employees? 6 October, 12.00 - 1:30pm

NZIM Courses

Snatch & Save

NZIM's Snatch & Save a Seat deal applies to some of the following courses. Book two people on the same course and each person receives a 30% discount off the course price. Offer is valid if booked and paid for 3 weeks prior to the start date of the course.

Other Courses

  • Report Writing. Create comprehensive reports for multiple audiences. Facilitator: Jim Young. Dates: 2 - 3 August
  • Train the Trainer. Create effective, results orientated trainers and facilitators. Facilitator: Barbara Morris. Dates: 3 - 6 August
  • Leading Virtual Teams. Develop strong relationships and essential working practices at a distance. Facilitator: Richard Millar. Dates: 4 - 5 August
  • Budgeting for Non Financial Managers. No head for budgeting but need to stick to one? Facilitator: Richard Millar. Dates: 9 - 10 August
  • Effective Business Writing. Become an effective business writer and increase your personal productivity, saving precious time and money by increasing the clarity and power of all your written communications. Facilitator: Jim Young. Date: 9 August.
  • Project Management. Gain the knowledge, skills and best practice for project management. Facilitator: Jim Young. Dates: 11 - 13 August
  • Developing Influencing & Motivation Skills. Persuasion is a powerful tool. Facilitator: Saskia Knibbeler. Dates:17 & 18 August
  • Emotional Intelligence. The programme explains the concept of Emotional Intelligence, and provides guidance on how to successfully improve and apply it. Facilitator: Willem Knibbeler. Date: 18 August.
  • Developing Flexible Leadership. Understand your own leadership behavioural style. Facilitator: Barbara Morris. Dates: 17 - 18 August
  • Conflict Management & Mediation. Prevent or manage conflict successfully. Facilitator: Willem Knibbeler. Dates: 19 - 20 August
  • Strategic Thinking Tools. Visionary leaders and innovators use these tools. Facilitator: Willem Knibbeler. Dates: 23 - 24 August
  • Dealing with Difficult Behaviours. Keep your professional composure when facing difficult behavior. Facilitator: Willem Knibbeler. Dates: 1 - 2 September
  • Productivity Toolbox. Increase your productivity and achieve more in your day. Facilitator: Jim Young. Date: 2 September
  • NZIM Diploma in Frontline Management. Become a multi-skilled and agile manager. Facilitator: Barbara Morris. Start date: 6 September
  • Accounting for non accountants. No head for numbers but need to work with them? Facilitator: Richard Millar. Dates: 6 - 8 September
  • Think on Your Feet (R). Communicate your ideas clearly and concisely under pressure. Facilitator: Jim Center. Dates: 8 - 9 September
  • Managing Small Projects. Identify key roles and practices in leading and managing small projects. Facilitator: Barbara Morris. Dates:8 - 9 September
  • Diploma in Project Management. A professional approach to project management is a reality and a must. Facilitator: Jim Young. Start date: 13 September
  • Human Resource Management. Learn sound practical human resources knowledge. Facilitator: Willem Knibbeler. Dates: 13 - 14 September

NZIM Southern

Events

  • Life in China - Ian & 

Judy1000 Days in China. Comments from the Inside’ by Ian Mc Innes, 29 July 2010, noon to 2.00pm - Hotel Grand Chancellor. Ian is a new NZIM Southern Fellow, and has spent three years in China. He is Managing Director of Climate Solutions for AES Corporation in China.
  • 'Life in China' Forum. Ian and Judy Mc Innes. Informal Discussion Forum on ‘Life in China’. Luncheon at Hotel Grand Chancellor, Level 14 Function Centre. Thursday 29 July, 2.00pm to 4.00pm. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy an informal discussion with both Ian and Judy Mc Innes on their discoveries, important cultural knowledge, and many challenging experiences in China. This is valuable sharing from New Zealanders who have 'done the hard yards' in China, and are willing to share with those who are planning on developing business in China, or even visiting China.
  • NZIM EIANZ Breakfast Forum. NZIM presents Kerry Griffiths from URS and Roger Sutton from Orion Networks. Breakfast at The Canterbury Club, 7.30 am - 10.00am, 16 October
  • NZIM's 25th Annual Charity Golf Tournament - 5 November. At Russley Golf Club from 11.30. Details to follow.
  • NZIM Toastmasters Club. Become the confident polished speaker you want to be by overcoming your fear of public speaking, gain self-confidence, learn to deliver effective presentations and conduct meetings. We meet every 2nd Monday at 5.30-7.30pm at Management House, corner Madras and Kilmore Streets. Park in NZIM carpark. - toastmasters@nzimsouthern.co.nz

Courses

Christchurch

  • 6-10 October - Strategic Development Programme. This course puts strategic skills in context and provides the environment to test these skills through practical application.
  • 2-8 October - Excellence in Management. Participants will gain the appropriate skills and confidence to understand better how to bring about sustained, improved performance of a business unit and...

NZIM Northern ActivitiesNZIM Northern

Events

Grabb a Seat Promotion

Grab-An-NZIM-Seat!

Bit short on Budget? Looking for a deal on training? This is your first point of call. Here at NZIM Northern, we understand that times are hard and people are always looking to stretch their budget. It is with these people in mind that these promotions came about. These deals are updated weekly and operate on a first in, first served basis.

Comprising four main sections;

    • NZIM Members only
    • 25% off
    • 2-for-1
    • Not for Profit offer

There's bound to be a deal for you!! Be in quick though as seats are limited and won't be available for long.

Courses

  • Team Leader: Essential Skills with Jim Anderson. 4-6 August Auckland. The aim of this programme is to provide the essential skills required to lead a team that is directly involved in the front line of an organisation, particularly supervisors and team leaders newly appointed to their position.
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow & Green Belt with Chris Reed. 6 August start Auckland. The Green Belt level enables participants to continue (from Yellow Belt) or start their process improvement journey. For more information regarding the Yellow Belt, and for Green Belt.
  • Introduction to Management with Mark Greaney. 16-18 August Auckland. The programme's objective is to enable the new manager to set high standards early, practise good management habits, and learn effective approaches to get the best from themselves and from the people they manage in the shortest possible time.
  • Key Account Management with Alex Chan. 19-20 August Auckland. This programme develops understanding of what top performing account managers do well, as well as provides tools to effectively manage and develop the business of key accounts.
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills with Robyn Walshe. 24-25 August Auckland. Interpersonal Communication Skills enables people to become more effective communicators, listen with greater purpose and speak with improved clarity.

Orchestrating Success - Project Management Conference

NZ Project Management Conference

Dates: 24 -26 August 2010 - Wellington. The theme is “Orchestrating Success”. We chose the orchestral theme to illustrate the many roles we all play in our modern day projects. While some projects are like major symphonic productions, others are more tailored to particular tastes and requirements. The skills required are both different and transferable, from classical to jazz to rock or pop. Music and related arts transcend cultural divisions; similar melodies are found the world over; and yet each culture has and develops its own traditions. And so it is also with our conferences – each year we find new ways to share and pass on our traditions, skills and insights.

We’re ringing in a few changes – we’ve more than a few ideas to jazz things up a bit! Our success is your success – so please do select and play your part as a presenter, sponsor, exhibitor or delegate.

NZ Computer Society 50th Anniversary Conference

Celebrating 50 Years of ICT Innovation. Bringing together ICT Professionals, Innovators, Educators and others to celebrate the last 50 years of ICT Innovation, and looking forward to what the next 50 have in store. This truly is an event like no other.

This is a conference for innovators, entrepreneurs, educators and practitioners offering 8 major Keynotes, 37 presentations, 5 panels/debates, an Innovation Barcamp and a number of workshops. One thing we can promise is it'll absolutely blow your mind. Date: 16 - 18 September . Venue: Rotorua

New Employment Relations and Health and Safety Resource

The Department of Labour has produced two new resources to assist businesses. The Big Six is a series of brochures that contain checklists and links to further information which businesses commonly seek: health and safety; hiring new employees; pay; holidays and leave; managing performance; and ending employment relationships. The Big Six is available to download from the Department’s website. The Code of Employment Practice on Infant Feeding was developed to provide assistance to assist employers and employees on how to provide unpaid breaks (in addition to rest and meal breaks) and appropriate facilities for women who wish to breastfeed their babies during a work period.

To find out more about the Big Six, visit www.dol.govt.nz/big6
To find about the code, visit Code of Employment Practice on Infant Feeding

 

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