Large Business

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

29 Apr 2025

Join us for a webinar with Business South, Business Central, Business Canterbury and MBIE regarding the government’s recent announcements on the health and safety reforms. In this webinar you will hear the proposed changes you need to know and next steps. 

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)

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.

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
 

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

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

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.

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
 

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

05 May 2025

Ensuring you and your colleagues remain free from injury at work takes not only care, but specific knowledge and skills. This two-day course will help you to understand the Health and Safety at Work Act, and its associated regulations, to maintain a safe working environment.

Duration: 2 Days ► 9.00am - 4.30pm
Delivery:  The Gate, 6 Barry Avenue, Cromwell

05 May 2025

Project Management is an essential skill set in today’s environment. There is the expectation that people will just be able to run a project however, training or guidance is rarely provided. So, what do you actually need to do to run a successful project… without continual stress, long hours, and firefighting? And that may be on top of your usual job!

Duration: 2 Days ► 9.00am - 4.30pm
Delivery:  Training Room, Business South