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Upcoming Traiining & Events

Using AI to maximise marketing – a webinar with Kale Panoho
Learn with live case studies from Kale Panoho

Building on Health & Safety Representative Training (Stage 2) - Invercargill
Build on the skills and knowledge developed in Health and Safety Representative Training – ...

Courageous Conversations + 1:1's - Dunedin
We all know how important courageous conversations are, and we generally know when we need to hav...

Excel Pivot Tables - Dunedin
Crunching the big data. This course will show you how you can easily and efficiently a...

Train the Trainer - Cromwell
A course for those who need to train others in the workplace! This workshop will introduce you...

Business South Presents: Unlock the Power of AI: Save 10 hours a week in your business
Join us for this free Business South sponsored event with Stephen Johnson, Co-CEO of In...

Managers Guide to Mental Illness (ONLINE)
Create a workplace where mental wellness thrives. Support staff and manage mental illness in the ...

Building a Culture of Trust & High Performing Teams - Cromwell
The success of any team, whether in a corporate setting or any other organisation, hinges on one ...

Leadership & High Pressure Decision Making - Cromwell
Thinking clearly in times of pressure is not easy. Our thoughts can scatter and we can become bog...

Dunedin May BA5: Hosted by Southern Youth Development
Everything about syd is encapsulated in our middle name. We are about Youth. About Rangatahi Succ...

MINDZ IN ACTION - Full Day Conference
The MINDZ IN ACTION 2025 Conference is designed for professionals, business leaders, and decision...

Dunedin Leadership Academy
This inspirational eight session programme is the catalyst that ignites relationship building wit...

Using AI to maximise marketing – a webinar with Kale Panoho
17 Apr 2025
Learn with live case studies from Kale Panoho

Building on Health & Safety Representative Training (Stage 2) - Invercargill
29 Apr 2025
Build on the skills and knowledge developed in Health and Safety Representative Training – Stage One, with an in-depth focus on the Health and Safety at Work Act and associated regulations for maintaining safe working environments.
Duration: 2 Days ► 9.00am - 4.30pm
Delivery: TBC, Invercargill

Courageous Conversations + 1:1's - Dunedin
29 Apr 2025
We all know how important courageous conversations are, and we generally know when we need to have them. But we avoid them for many reasons. Once we understand why they are so crucially important and how we can prepare, plan, do and reflect, we then have a much better chance of success and doing what is fundamentally the right thing for us, them and the team.
Duration: 4 hrs ► 9am - 1pm
Delivery: Business South, Training Room

Excel Pivot Tables - Dunedin
30 Apr 2025
Crunching the big data. This course will show you how you can easily and efficiently analyse, visualize, and make sense of complex data sets with Pivot tables. With Pivot Tables you can summarise, group , filter and analyse your large data set to gain insights without complex formulas.
► Duration: 2 hours
► Delivery: Training Room, Business South (In Person)

Train the Trainer - Cromwell
30 Apr 2025
A course for those who need to train others in the workplace!
This workshop will introduce you to all types of training tools to help create and deliver engaging, compelling training sessions that will encourage trainees to learn new skills and put them into practice on the job.
Duration: 1 Day ► 9.00am - 4.30pm
Delivery: The Gate, 6 Barry Avenue, Cromwell

Business South Presents: Unlock the Power of AI: Save 10 hours a week in your business
30 Apr 2025
Join us for this free Business South sponsored event with Stephen Johnson, Co-CEO of Incredible.so, designed to transform the way you work using artificial intelligence. This isn’t a session about abstract AI theories—it's a hands-on guide to real-world applications that can make a tangible difference in your business. Discover how companies are saving 10+ hours per week by integrating AI into their operations, enabling them to focus on what truly matters.

Managers Guide to Mental Illness (ONLINE)
01 May 2025
Create a workplace where mental wellness thrives. Support staff and manage mental illness in the workplace, while building a resilient, productive team.
Duration: 9.00am - 3.30pm
Delivery: Online

Building a Culture of Trust & High Performing Teams - Cromwell
01 May 2025
The success of any team, whether in a corporate setting or any other organisation, hinges on one crucial factor: trust. Learn how to build trust-based teams capable of making and executing decisions and adapting to change together. Promote emotional well-being at all levels of your organisation to enhance retention, innovation, engagement and productivity.
Duration: 3 hrs ► 9:00am - 12 noon
Delivery: The Gate, 6 Barry Avenue, Cromwell

Leadership & High Pressure Decision Making - Cromwell
01 May 2025
Thinking clearly in times of pressure is not easy. Our thoughts can scatter and we can become bogged down in the situation, leading to clouded judgment, poor decisions, and less than favourable outcomes. Remaining focussed and making good calls under pressure is an essential quality of a good leader. This transformative workshop is designed to equip leaders with the vital skills needed to excel in high-stakes, pressurised situations. Join us to sharpen your focus, boost your team’s performance, and ensure success when it matters most.
Duration: 3 hrs ► 1pm - 4pm
Delivery: The Gate, 6 Barry Avenue, Cromwell

Dunedin May BA5: Hosted by Southern Youth Development
01 May 2025
Everything about syd is encapsulated in our middle name. We are about Youth. About Rangatahi Success and Wellbeing. About offering employment, education, opportunities and personal development to young people 12-24 years to meet their goals for their lives in their situation. Through innovative programmes, professional support, and a team of passionate staff and volunteers, syd is about making a tangible difference for this generation, and the next.

MINDZ IN ACTION - Full Day Conference
02 May 2025
The MINDZ IN ACTION 2025 Conference is designed for professionals, business leaders, and decision-makers looking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving business landscape. This full-day event will provide expert insights, strategic discussions, and practical tools to help you navigate key challenges and opportunities in business, leadership, and workplace transformation.
More information here

Dunedin Leadership Academy
02 May 2025
This inspirational eight session programme is the catalyst that ignites relationship building with like-minded professional peers, fosters inspiration to take your leadership career to the next level and provides outstanding opportunities to learn from prominent Otago leaders. Led by senior executives from significant Otago-based businesses, participants will benefit from the opportunity to interact and build ongoing connections with the presenters.
Duration: 8 x Friday Sessions ► 9.00am - 11.00am
Delivery: Board Room, Business South