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Negotiation Skills – Influencing to Convincing
(14 & 15 Nov 2019)
Become more confident and skilful to dramatically improve your ability to negotiate better outcomes.
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How good a negotiator are you really?
Without a firm grasp on negotiation and collaborating skills, management on any scale is a challenge. The ability to influence and convince with confidence is an essential leadership capability, yet so many people often assume they don’t need training to master it or keep their skills updated. Read More
Building a bridge to demystify big data
The term big data is relatively well understood, but Leo Paas, Professor in Marketing Analytics at The University of Auckland and Executive Education facilitator, explains that for many organisations the limitations and advantages of their own data are less clear. Read More
Drucker Students draw on New Zealand’s unique business context
When students from the influential Drucker School of Management School come calling to New Zealand, the challenge is to provide an experience that is unparalleled and makes a lasting difference. Read More
Communication – The defining leadership skill of the future
Every great leader is a great communicator at all levels. In the past, leaders have taken a command-and-control approach when communicating, says Rob Neale, communication specialist and facilitator of our Advanced Communication Skills for Leaders course. Read More
Blockchain for business transformation
The Bitcoin fad may be over, but blockchain is here to stay. In fact, it has been dubbed the “new internet”. Associate Professor and blockchain researcher Alex Sims says that blockchain has the potential to transform processes and disrupt industries such as global supply chains, healthcare, government and financial sectors. Read More
Stepping up to strategic leadership
In a world of radical transformation, effective leaders of people and culture are critical to an organisation’s success. Today, five generations are working together as Gen Z start their first jobs and Baby Boomers live longer and retire later. Read More
Leaders are made, not born
Leadership is often depicted as a divinely inspired gift accessible only to those with a charismatic disposition, positional authority or specialist expertise – and preferably a combination of all three. For centuries, the widespread belief in most cultures has been that leaders are born, not made. Read More
Soak up some summer reads
We can’t believe it, but 2018 is already almost over. That means it’s time once again for our Executive Education facilitators to give their annual list of top summer reads to get stuck into on those long, lazy days. Read More
Seven vital insights on being resilient
With the World Health Organisation (WHO) predicting depression will be the number two global health problem by 2020 the need for resilience has never been stronger. International thought leader in resilience and mental toughness Jamie Ford sets down insights on the mind set of those who are resilient, mentally tough, and who thrive under pressure. Read More
Five reasons to ditch the sales waffle
In the era of information overload and online reviews, customers are demanding that a salesperson make a tangible and positive difference to them and their business. Read More
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Data analysts claim stake in US election victory
Hillary Clinton’s failed presidential campaign should warn organisations to look for truth – not affirmation – in data or risk being led astray.
Start the conversation towards building a high performance team
Do your team meetings deliver more than the hourly cost of each staff member in attendance – or do they waste time and money?
Brand avoidance: Why don’t you like me anymore? Dr Mike Lee on the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Brand Resistance
What do you do when consumers turn against your brand, avoiding it on fervently held points of principle?
Patrick Rottiers: When is the last time you upgraded your negotiation skills?
Five steps to create and lead agile businesses
Many business plans read like bedtime stories – there are heroes, villains, an interesting plot and nearly always a happy ending. The process of creating a plan makes us feel safe and warm but it bears little resemblance to the world we live in.
Six insights into developing a capable and adaptive process
A company’s ability to change depends on its organisation’s capabilities, three key factors impact these capabilities, resources, processes and values.
As an organisation matures processes become increasingly important. Executive Education facilitator Lim Lip Khoon gives six insights into developing efficient and adaptive processes.
How to “be” in the world of fast digital communication
Technology has rapidly changed the way we communicate, from the invention of the hand-cranked telephone in 1876 to the Apple iPhone in 2007 – and it’s not slowing down.
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Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Morbi vitae interdum justo. Nunc sit amet magna volutpat, venenatis ante nec, egestas leo. Vivamus quis dapibus odio.
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Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Morbi vitae interdum justo. Nunc sit amet magna volutpat, venenatis ante nec, egestas leo. Vivamus quis dapibus odio.
Data analysts claim stake in US election victory
Hillary Clinton’s failed presidential campaign should warn organisations to look for truth – not affirmation – in data or risk being led astray.
Start the conversation towards building a high performance team
Do your team meetings deliver more than the hourly cost of each staff member in attendance – or do they waste time and money?
Brand avoidance: Why don’t you like me anymore? Dr Mike Lee on the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Brand Resistance
What do you do when consumers turn against your brand, avoiding it on fervently held points of principle?
Patrick Rottiers: When is the last time you upgraded your negotiation skills?
Five steps to create and lead agile businesses
Many business plans read like bedtime stories – there are heroes, villains, an interesting plot and nearly always a happy ending. The process of creating a plan makes us feel safe and warm but it bears little resemblance to the world we live in.
Six insights into developing a capable and adaptive process
A company’s ability to change depends on its organisation’s capabilities, three key factors impact these capabilities, resources, processes and values.
As an organisation matures processes become increasingly important. Executive Education facilitator Lim Lip Khoon gives six insights into developing efficient and adaptive processes.
How to “be” in the world of fast digital communication
Technology has rapidly changed the way we communicate, from the invention of the hand-cranked telephone in 1876 to the Apple iPhone in 2007 – and it’s not slowing down.
Nam scelerisque ligula id felis aliquet luctus.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Morbi vitae interdum justo. Nunc sit amet magna volutpat, venenatis ante nec, egestas leo. Vivamus quis dapibus odio.
Nam scelerisque ligula id felis aliquet luctus.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Morbi vitae interdum justo. Nunc sit amet magna volutpat, venenatis ante nec, egestas leo. Vivamus quis dapibus odio.
Data analysts claim stake in US election victory
Hillary Clinton’s failed presidential campaign should warn organisations to look for truth – not affirmation – in data or risk being led astray.
Start the conversation towards building a high performance team
Do your team meetings deliver more than the hourly cost of each staff member in attendance – or do they waste time and money?
Brand avoidance: Why don’t you like me anymore? Dr Mike Lee on the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Brand Resistance
What do you do when consumers turn against your brand, avoiding it on fervently held points of principle?
Patrick Rottiers: When is the last time you upgraded your negotiation skills?
Five steps to create and lead agile businesses
Many business plans read like bedtime stories – there are heroes, villains, an interesting plot and nearly always a happy ending. The process of creating a plan makes us feel safe and warm but it bears little resemblance to the world we live in.
Six insights into developing a capable and adaptive process
A company’s ability to change depends on its organisation’s capabilities, three key factors impact these capabilities, resources, processes and values.
As an organisation matures processes become increasingly important. Executive Education facilitator Lim Lip Khoon gives six insights into developing efficient and adaptive processes.
How to “be” in the world of fast digital communication
Technology has rapidly changed the way we communicate, from the invention of the hand-cranked telephone in 1876 to the Apple iPhone in 2007 – and it’s not slowing down.
Nam scelerisque ligula id felis aliquet luctus.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Morbi vitae interdum justo. Nunc sit amet magna volutpat, venenatis ante nec, egestas leo. Vivamus quis dapibus odio.