PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GUIDE: CONSTANT UPSKILLING THE KEY

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Brightstar is New Zealand's leading training company. We are a passionate group of people who assist organisations achieve their aspirations by working with them to train their people for success. With 20 years’ experience designing and delivering training courses and bespoke programmes, Brightstar’s public courses, in-house and customised training options make it easy to bring about real change, with real results. Brightstar can help with all your training needs no matter where in NZ you are based. CONTACT Address: PO Box 31 506 Auckland 0741 Phone: 09 912 3616 Website: www.brightstar.co.nz KEY PERSONNEL: Steve Scott, Managing Director – steves@conferenz.co.nz Jane Welch – In-house Learning & Development Manager – janew@brightstar.co.nz COURSES: Contract Law for Non Lawyers An essential course that explores details such as when a contract will be required, when you have a contract (and don’t necessarily know it), what types of contract exist and the effect of laws on your contractual arrangements. Learn how to develop legally astute and advantageous contracts and achieve effective, workable solutions for all your contracting needs. Also, explore how to ensure your contracts are plainly expressed and risk managed. Dates: 6-7 June 2019, Auckland 10-11 June 2019, Wellington 10-11 October 2019, Auckland 14-15 October 2019, Wellington Presenter: Terry Reid Cost: $2,099+gst (2nd delegate discounts available) Developing Assertiveness & Self Confidence at Work Achieving successful working relationships with colleagues is not always easy. However, there is a balance where you can attain the best from colleagues, earn their respect and create a more constructive working atmosphere. This training course will provide practical guidance on how to handle and manage a wide range of workplace situations, so that you can achieve personal goals and contribute to your organisation’s success with a more confident approach.

Dates:

22-23 May 2019, Wellington 5- 6 June 2019, Auckland 7-8 August 2019, Wellington 3- 4 September 2019, Auckland 19-20 November 2019, Wellington

Presenter: Keith McGregor Cost: $2,099+gst

Business Finance & Accounting for Finance for the Non-Finance Manager

If you lack confidence working with financial concepts and language, you are not alone! Many managers are expected to make financially based decisions without the assurance of a formal financial background. This course is an in-depth and practical course that demystifies financial concepts and provides tools for enhancing your effectiveness as a manager. Dates: 6-7-8 May 2019, Auckland 20-28-29 May 2019, Wellington 5- 6-7 August 2019, Auckland 17-18-19 September 2019, Wellington

Presenter: Bill Butler Cost: $2,699+gst (2nd delegate discounts available) Clear & Concise Business Writing This two-day training course is designed to help you articulate your business message in a clear and concise manner that appeals to your customer – whomever that customer might be. We’ll go back to basics and get to grips with the fundamentals of grammar and punctuation, learn how to structure (a sentence, a paragraph and a document) and share sensible tips that will help you write more efficiently and persuasively.