Professional and Executive Development short course brochure March 2015

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Prefer to run your course in Auckland?We now have training rooms in the Auckland CBD which means running a course in Auckland has just become easier. We'll be scheduling some of our regular courses in Auckland later in the year, but in the meantime you can contact us about running any of the courses in this programme for your Auckland based staff.

Email [email protected] or contact one of our staff directly on the details above.

Contact our programme advisors about programme content and development, and customised programmes.


Meet the TeamTalk to the Victoria University Professional and Executive Development team...

Our experienced team is responsible for the short courses and programmes offered by Victoria University.

Engaging with business and government In 2015 Victoria Professional and Executive Development celebrates 100 years of delivering courses and programmes that build capability for people and organisations.

Victoria University has developed a strategic plan that outlines ambitious plans for the future, including adopting areas of academic distinctiveness and a stronger focus on engagement with both business and government. In our hundredth year we are very pleased to offer open and customised courses that contribute to the University's strategies of:

→ advancing better government

→ cultivating creative capital

→ spearheading our digital futures

→ enabling our Asia-Pacific trading nation

→ stimulating a design-led, high-value manufacturing region

→ enhancing the resilience and sustainability of our natural heritage and capital

→ improving health and wellbeing in our communities

→ enriching national culture, civil society and global citizenship.

The economic, cultural and personal benefits of professional and executive development have certainly stood the test of time and we look forward to continuing to work with you in the future.

Jeff Ashford, Director, Victoria University Centre for Lifelong Learning

Jeff Ashford, Director, [email protected] 04-463 6553 Contact me about customised courses and programme content and development.

Tania McGowan, Senior Programme Advisor [email protected] 04-463 6561 Contact me about customised courses and programme content and development.

Maciu Raivoka, Programme Advisor [email protected] 04-463 6935 Contact me about customised courses and programme content and development.

Darci Thompson, Programme Advisor [email protected] 04-463 9967 Contact me about customised courses and programme content and development.

Louise Kotze, Programme Coordinator [email protected] 04-463 6871 Contact me about enrolments and course administration.

Motea Cawanikawai, Administration Assistant [email protected] 04-463 6556 Contact me about enrolments and course administration.

Enrol onlinE @ www.victoria.ac.nz/profdEvEnrol and view full course outlines and information on teaching staff on our website www.victoria.ac.nz/profdev

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The Programme Content

The Results-> Enhanced

individual, group and organisational performance

-> Career development

-> Improved people and customer engagement

-> Foundations for culture change

-> Enhanced future for all

In-house Courses and Customised ProgrammesAre you looking for a course or programme for your organisation or industry group? We can provide:

→ Short courses from our public programme delivered in-house for a group of employees

→ Customised executive education courses based on university degree content

→ Workshops/courses for an existing organisational programme or team event

→ Customised multi-day programmes (eg. leadership) for an organisation, or a specific organisation industry group

→ Programmes for international groups coming to Wellington can include both classroom and site visit experiences and ongoing group networking.

Customised Programmes

We develop integrated programmes that meet your organisation’s capability priorities. Programmes generally consist of 4 to 10 days of face-to-face contact and can range from an intensive programme of one week, to sessions over several months.

The programme can include: content-based teaching, workshops, guest speakers, action learning components, self-reflection, project-based learning, senior leadership team and/or management involvement, e-learning or remote teaching, and other components.

Programmes can include contributions from various subject-matter experts, senior practitioners, consultants,

Your Development Priorities-> Change and

transformation

-> Strategic direction

-> Team development and collaboration

-> Business requirements

The Learning Environment

The Programme

Your Customised Programme

Focus on what professionals

need in a format that works for them

Use learning and development best

practice

Stimulating, challenging and relevant learning

material

Delivery by subject matter and

learning facilitation experts

Content based on latest

research and best practice

Ensure strategic and cultural

alignment to your needs

Create opportunities

for networking, collaboration, peer

learning and self reflection

How do we create the programme

experience?

What is in the programme?

What will you get out of the programme?

Focus on relevant

scenarios, problems and

solutions

Why do you want and need a

programme?

STrATEgIC NEEDS ANAlySIS

PrOgrAMME EvAluATION AND ANAlySIS Of IMPACT

facilitators and leaders in the field. They are led by a Programme Director who has oversight for the programme and is a member of the Victoria Business School Executive Education Associate Network.

Contact Tania or Maciu to discuss your customised course on 04-463 6556 or email [email protected]

Or find out more about customised programmes on our website www.victoria.ac.nz/pedshortcourses/customised


aspirE: womEn's lEadErship dEvElopmEnt programmEDiversity at the top leadership table correlates positively with better organisational performance, so why are more women not in senior leadership roles? This unique programme, delivered over 4 months, will increase your confidence, impact and effectiveness as a leader.

-> Tue 11 August, 1 & 22 September, 13 & 27 October, 10 & 24 November, 1pm-4.45pm

Anne Fitzpatrick & Paula Feathers Fee: $3450 plus GST

thE changE lEadErs dEvElopmEnt programmEThis four-day (over four months) Change Leaders Development Programme focuses on the key capabilities necessary for successful leadership of organisational change.

-> Thu 8 October, 5 November, 3 December & 21 January 2016, 9am-4:30pm

Lawrence Green Fee: $3295 plus GST

thE lEadErship incubator: making thE most of Your lEadErship potEntialThis practical workshop focuses on helping participants to understand the requirements for effective leadership, and how to make the most of their leadership potential.

-> Wed 1 to fri 3 July, 9am-4.30pm -> Tue 10 to Thu 12 November, 9am-4.30pmLawrence Green Fee: $2295 plus GST

Leadership and Management ProgrammesThese multi-day programmes provide you with an opportunity to grow your leadership skills and knowledge as well as provide opportunities for networking, peer learning, collaboration and self-reflection.

thE inspirational lEadErship programmE nEwUnlocking the door to long-term leadership success. The ILP is a four-day programme for mid- to senior-level leaders want to: positively influence team members' engagement and commitment; unleash the performance potential of their team members; and inspire others to go above and beyond to deliver results.

-> Thu 27 August, 24 September, 22 October & 26 November, 9am-4:30pm


managing pEoplE: an authEnticitY programmE nEwThe Managing People programme helps new managers navigate the transition from being an individual contributor to managing a team of people. The programme is taught over four days and one half day session with a follow up coaching session.

-> Thu 16 April, Wed 13 May, Tue 16 June, Wed 15 July & Tue 11 August, 9am-3pm

Trish Stonestreet Fee: $3295 plus GST

thE high impact lEadErThis two-day workshop for mid to senior leaders focuses on the few competencies needed to improve your impact and your ability to move from being a good leader to becoming truly outstanding.

-> Wed 10 & Thu 11 June, 9am–4.30pm-> Tue 20 & Wed 21 October, 9am–4.30pmLawrence Green Fee: $1690 plus GST

cEo potEntial cEo/ sEnior ExEcutivE middlE managErs nEw managErs high potEntials

ASPIRE: Women's Leadership Development Programme

The Change Leaders Development Programme

choosing thE right lEadErship programmENot sure which programme or course to choose?

The High Impact Leader

The Leadership Incubator

The Inspirational Leadership Programme

Managing People


Leadership and Management Coursespractical rEsiliEncE for lEadErs nEwThis course for leaders focuses on improving your personal resilience, as well as how to strengthen your organisation's and team's resilience.

-> Wed 17 June, 9am–4.30pm-> Thu 13 August, 9am–4.30pm (see calendar for further dates)

Gaynor Parkin Fee: $695 plus GST

lEading positivE changE This workshop uncovers the reasons why leading change can be hard. It introduces brain-based tools and techniques to enable leaders to lead change in a way that encourages buy-in from all participants.

-> fri 8 May, 9am-4.30pm-> Wed 18 November, 9am-4.30pmJenny McDonald Fee: $845 plus GST

lEadErship fundamEntalsLeadership Fundamentals is a one-day intensive course that introduces new and aspiring leaders to the essential foundations for effective leadership.

-> Tue 19 May, 9am-4.30pm -> Tue 25 August, 9am-4.30pm (see calendar for further dates)


influEncing and pErsuasion skills This applied, interactive course will enable you to create favourable outcomes through influencing and persuasion. The course uses Neuro Linguistics and Neuroleadership methods.

-> Wed 6 & 13 May, 9am-4.30pm-> fri 9 & 16 October, 9am-4.30pmJenny McDonald Fee: $1295 plus GST

managing stakEholdErs: a sYstEms approachThis course introduces you to a systems approach to identify and manage stakeholders using tools such as ‘stakeholder analysis’, ‘group model building’ and ‘causal loop modelling’, that you can use immediately in your workplace.

-> Wed 19 August, 9am–4.30pmArun Elias Fee: $845 plus GST

thE agEing workforcE: a stratEgic approach Understanding the realities, risks, and opportunities We face possibly the biggest workforce challenge of the 21st century, a challenge we can’t afford to ignore: our workforces are ageing. This workshop will help you understand the challenges and opportunities, identify your risks and explore practical strategies that you, as an employer, can adopt.

-> Thu 16 June, 9am–4.30pm-> Wed 4 November, 9am–4.30pmGeoff Pearman Fee: $695 plus GST

Managing YourselfthE art of dElibEratE succEssImprove your skills of self-management to increase your productivity and become truly focused on outcomes that matter in your professional and personal life. This two-day course is followed up with a private one-on-one coaching session.

-> Wed 22 & Thu 23 July, 9am–4.30pm-> Tue 24 & Wed 25 November, 9am–4.30pmDavid Keane Fee: $1690 plus GST

practical rEsiliEncE at work This course has been developed from best practice scientific research on resilience. It will equip you with practical tools to build resilience in both your professional and personal roles. You will learn the knowledge and skills to be able to perform well under pressure and ‘bounce back’ from stress, pressure and change.

-> Wed 27 May, 9am–4.30pm-> Wed 29 July, 9am–4.30pm (see calendar for further dates)

Gaynor Parkin Fee: $695 plus GST

using mindfulnEss at workModern workplaces require increasing complex thought, communication and responses. A strong body of scientific research supports the benefits of using mindfulness techniques in workplaces to improve employees' physical and mental wellbeing, work performance, and ability to recover from stress.

-> Tue 5 & 12 May, 9am–12.30pm-> Tue 15 & 22 September, 9am–12.30pmGaynor Parkin Fee: $695 plus GST

thE lEadErship lunchbox sEriEsA complimentary seminar series created to support the

success of the Wellington leadership community.

Our goals are to:

Give you the opportunity to learn about ← leadership in ‘bite-sized’ chunks

Challenge and inspire you to grow ← and develop as a leader, and to

Help you make more of your ability ← for achieving outstanding results.

Courses run once a month 1pm-2pm ←

Sessions are open for registration 3 weeks before each session. Sign up to our leadership interest list to receive

updates by emailing [email protected].


International BusinessdEvEloping stratEgic thinking mindsEtsThis is a two-day interactive course for professionals working in and with international markets. It introduces the language and discipline of strategic thinking, as well as the critical aspects of corporate/organisation, business-level and international strategy analysis.

-> Tue 19 & Wed 20 May, 9am–4.30pm-> Mon 7 & Tue 8 September, 9am–4.30pmSiah Hwee Ang Fee: $1690 plus GST

thE art and sciEncE of going intErnationalThis course provides the participants with an understanding of what it means to compete internationally. The focus is on the issues that an organisation will face, including internal challenges such as structure, resources and capabilities, and external challenges such as competition, market dynamics and institutional factors.

-> Thu 7 May, 9am–4.30pm-> Mon 5 October, 9am–4.30pmSiah Hwee Ang Fee: $845 plus GST

conducting businEss in asia or with asian businEssEsThis course highlights the key elements of conducting business in Asia or doing business with Asian-based enterprises. It provides the background to key Asian markets and highlights key differences between the way businesses are run in Asia and New Zealand.

-> fri 8 May, 9am–4.30pm-> Tue 6 October, 9am–4.30pmSiah Hwee Ang Fee: $845 plus GST

Business ImprovementbusinEss acumEn for lEadErs Leaders who possess strong business acumen truly understand how all the parts of their organisation work together to make it successful; and what the consequence of their choices are likely to be both now and in the future. This workshop focuses on what it takes to make good judgments around decisions that have an impact on the key success indicators of your organisation.-> Thu 7 May, 9am–4.30pm-> Tue 1 September, 9am–4.30pm (see calendar for further dates)


building robust businEss casEs Presented in partnership with Xelocity Ltd.This one-day course aims to give participants an understanding of the vital role of a business case in enabling sound investment decisions, setting up project delivery to succeed and ultimately realising planned benefits.

-> Tue 7 July, 9am–4.30pm-> Mon 16 November, 9am–4.30pmJenny Coquilhat Fee: $845 plus GST

bEnEfits managEmEnt: maximising valuE from projEctsPresented in partnership with Xelocity Ltd. A practical course on the concepts, approaches and techniques that can be used to plan and deliver business benefits that add value to your organisation.

-> Thu 18 June, 9am–4.30pm-> Thu 1 October, 9am–4.30pmGary Philip Fee: $845 plus GST

sciEncE communicationHow does the science system work – and how does the media work? What role can artists, journalists, performers, film-makers, writers, bloggers, and social media have in the communication of science? How can we accurately communicate risk and uncertainty? This face-to-face course explores the theory and practice of science communication. This is an exciting opportunity to take part in a mainstream course without doing any assignments.

-> Tuesdays 9am-9.50am & fridays 12pm-1.50pm, 14 July to 16 October -> rhian Salmon, rebecca Priestley fee: $695 plus gST

sustainablE EnErgYWith internationally recognised writer, educator and speaker on renewable energy Dr Eric Martinot.

This interdisciplinary course surveys energy technologies, resources, economics, environmental impacts, and public policies, with an emphasis on renewable energy and energy efficiency for the power, transport, and building sectors.

-> Mon & Thu, 13 July to 20 August, 12.40pm-3.30pm -> Eric Martinot fee: $895 plus gST


Information Managementinformation architEcturE fundamEntalsAn information architecture can support information creation, findability, use, control and disposal by giving a holistic view of the information landscape and lifecycle. This one-day workshop will introduce participants to the design principles and approaches that underpin the creation of an architecture to support successful information.

-> Thu 23 April, 9am–4.30pm-> Wed 23 September, 9am–4.30pmJudi Vernau Fee: $695 plus GST

big what? managing and undErstanding big data and businEss intElligEncEBig data and business intelligence are much discussed but little understood, especially from a management standpoint. This two-day course will explore the concepts of big data and business intelligence, exploring their origins, construction and management.

-> Thu 9 & fri 10 July, 9am–4.30pm-> Mon 9 & Tue 10 November, 9am–4.30pmMarta Vos Fee: $1290 plus GST

succEEding with largE and complEx it projEcts This two-day master class is designed for professionals who have responsibility for the strategy or tactics of information technology support and, more specifically, the implementation of important and substantial information systems in organisations.

-> Mon 11 & Tue 12 May, 9am–4.30pm-> Mon 3 & Tue 4 August, 9am–4.30pmHans Lehmann Fee: $1290 plus GST

visual businEss intElligEncE workshopStephen Few of Perceptual Edge focuses on the tools and techniques to help you make better use of your valuable information assets. This is a 3-day programme ‘Show Me the Numbers: Table and Graph Design’ (2 days) and ‘Now You See It: Visual Data Analysis’ (1 day).

-> Wed 4, Thu 5 & fri 6 November, 9am-5pm Stephen Few Fee: $2995 plus GST

Project ManagementprojEct coordination skills for administrators Project coordinators or administrators provide essential support for projects both large and small. This one-day workshop will arm you with the knowledge and tools needed to get started as a project coordinator or to build on your current skills to enable you to become more productive in your role.

-> Tue 16 June, 9am–4.30pm -> Tue 25 August, 9am–4.30pm (see calendar for further dates)

Sandra Murray/Sarah Ross Fee: $695 plus GST

EffEctivE EvEnt managEmEntThis course is designed for those who are responsible for organising any type of event—whether it is a conference, product launch, staff function or team event. It provides the practical tools and techniques needed to deliver any event successfully, in any environment.

-> Thu 7 May, 9am–4.30pm-> Thu 16 July, 9am–4.30pm (see calendar for further dates)

Tina Nation/Georgina Workman Fee: $695 plus GST

practical projEct managEmEnt A basic foundation in project management principles that provides a framework and set of practical tools that can immediately be applied to projects.

-> Mon 18 May, 9am–4.30pm-> Mon 17 August, 9am–4.30pm (see calendar for further dates)

Ron Eckman Fee: $845 plus GST

projEct managEmEnt lEvEl 1 This two-day course provides you with useful project management frameworks, concepts and tools that you can apply in your organisation immediately.

-> Mon 27 & Tue 28 July, 9am–4.30pmRon Eckman Fee: $1690 plus GST

projEct managEmEnt lEvEl 2This interactive two-day course is designed to extend your project management knowledge and skills.

-> Mon 12 & Tue 13 October, 9am–4.30pmRon Eckman Fee: $1690 plus GST

Ron is a very good presenter and balanced the introduction of new concepts and practical steps and

practice to demonstrate the value and application of them.

Participant - Practical Project Management


Communication, Marketing and EngagementstratEgic communications nEwDemands and pressures mean that many end up working in a tactical (efficient) way rather than a strategic (effective) way. This one-day workshop will address those issues and cover the essentials of moving communications from tactical to strategic while demonstrating the role of strategic communications in achieving organisational goals.

-> Tue 18 August, 9am–4.30pmJanet MacDonald Fee: $695 plus GST

thE Ea/pa mastEr class nEwThis one-day master class is built around the competencies, behaviours and skills that you need to develop to make an increasingly valuable contribution to your organisation or business.

-> Tue 4 August, 9am–5pmLucy Brazier Fee: $695 plus GST

group facilitation skills This interactive workshop is for anyone who facilitates groups (your own team, project groups, focus groups etc) or who wants to make presentations or training more interactive.

-> Tue 19 & Wed 20 May, 9am–4.30pm-> Wed 16 & Thu 17 September, 9am–4.30pmTrish Stonestreet Fee: $1295 plus GST

confidEnt and crEativE prEsEntation skillsLearn how to tap into your strengths and build on your unique qualities as a communicator. For those who would like to explore a creative approach to developing powerful public speaking.

-> Thu 16 & fri 17 April, 10am–4.30pm-> Thu 22 & fri 23 October, 10am–4.30pmAngie Farrow Fee: $1295 plus GST

Engaging EffEctivElY with Your stakEholdErsAn introduction to contemporary thinking on stakeholder engagement, which will give you the tools to manage stakeholder relationships and help you develop an engagement strategy.

-> Tue 21 April, 9am–4.30pm-> Wed 17 June, 9am–4.30pm (see calendar for further dates)

Geoff Pearman Fee: $695 plus GST

writing EssEntials: clEar, concisE, compEllingGood professional writing is about being clearer, more concise and more compelling. Learn the essential skills and strategies behind successful professional and business writing.

-> fri 26 June, 9am–4.30pm -> Thu 10 September 9am–4.30pm (see calendar for further dates)

Simon Hertnon Fee: $695 plus GST

thE art of minutE takingAll you need to know to take effective minutes for a variety of types of meetings. Designed for those new to minute taking or wanting a refresher.

-> Tue 5 May, 9am–4.30pm-> Tue 9 June, 9am–4.30pm (see calendar for further dates)

Robyn Bennett Fee: $610 plus GST

writing for sciEncE An introduction to the art of science writing for professionals. You will learn to identify the characteristics of good science writing, understand your ‘audience’ and research and plan the structure of a piece of science writing.

-> Thu 14 & fri 15 May, 9am–4.30pm-> Thu 19 & fri 20 November, 9am–4.30pmDave Armstrong Fee: $1295 plus GST

Māori Language, Society and Cultureintroduction to thE trEatY of waitangiInformative and insightful, this course will help you to understand how the story of the Treaty is pieced together. You will explore the past to learn more about the position of the Treaty of Waitangi in present-day New Zealand society.

-> Tue 1 & Thu 3 September, 9am–1pmPeter Adds Fee: $610 plus GST

introduction to tikanga and tE rEo mĀoriA practical introduction to Māori culture and language. This course includes te reo Māori pronunciation, aspects of Māori culture and protocols.

-> Wed 24 & fri 26 June, 9am-12.30pm-> Wed 11 & fri 13 November, 9am-12.30pmMike Ross Fee: $610 plus GST

workplacE mĀoriIn this 8-week introductory course you will learn basic Māori language for communication at work and gain an understanding of cultural concepts and protocols as they relate to workplaces.

-> Tue 19 May to 7 July (8 weeks), 11am-12.30pm -> Tue 1 September to 20 October (8 weeks), 11am-12.30pm Ewan Pohe Fee: $400 plus GST

I found the course interesting and am sure it will be valuable in my work. Simon was engaging and clearly passionate about his field.Participant - Writing Essentials: Clear, Concise, Compelling


Public Sectorusing social mEdia for EffEctivE public EngagEmEnt This course explores the opportunities, challenges and conditions under which social media can be used by public sector agencies to achieve effective public engagement.

-> Thu 28 & fri 29 May, 9am–4.30pm-> Thu 17 & fri 18 September, 9am–4.30pmMiriam Lips, Laura Sommer & Simon Wright Fee: $1525 plus GST

machinErY of govErnmEnt This course introduces the structures of New Zealand Government and how they work. It is intended for relatively new public servants as well as professionals who need to work with government.

-> Wed 1 July, 9am–4pm -> fri 9 October, 9am–4pmRussell Harding Fee: $695 plus GST

stratEgic thinking for govErnmEntThis course introduces public and private sector analysts to the vocabulary, concepts and tools that they will find essential in strategy formulation and implementation.

-> Tue 23 June, 9am–4.30pm-> Tue 17 November, 9am–4.30pmLance Beath Fee: $695 plus GST

making policiEs work: skills for policY analYsts and advisorsThis course introduces five methods that can be used, singly or in combination, to learn about how different types of policies work—in theory and practice—and to draw relevant conclusions for cases at hand.

-> Wed 15 July, 9am–4.30pm-> Thu 29 October, 9am–4.30pmAmanda Wolf Fee: $695 plus GST

rolEs and skills of policY analYsts and advisorsAn introduction to policy work in the New Zealand context, including policy processes, the roles and accountabilities of advisers and the skills and competencies required to be successful at policy work.

-> Thu 23 April, 9am–4.30pm-> fri 18 September, 9am–4.30pmClaudia Scott Fee: $695 plus GST

advancEd policY lEadErship workshop This course provides an overview of theory and practices surrounding policy analysis and advising for more experienced advisers. It explores the concept of policy leadership and ways in which greater value can be derived from the policy advisory system.

-> Thu 25 & fri 26 June, 9am–4.30pm-> Thu 1 & fri 2 October, 9am–4.30pmClaudia Scott Fee: $1395 plus GST

Finance, Accounting and Economics public sEctor financE fundamEntals nEwThis introductory course provides you with an understanding of the fundamentals of the New Zealand Government financial management systems and processes.

-> Wed 22 April, 9am–4.30pm-> Thu 20 August, 9am–4.30pmLynley Hutton Fee: $695 plus GST

undErstanding financial managEmEnt and budgEts in thE public sEctor nEwThis two-day course covers both the financial management systems and processes, as well as the whole of government Budget and budgeting process in the public sector.

-> Thu 28 & fri 29 May, 9am–4.30pm-> Tue 1 & Wed 2 December, 9am–4.30pmLynley Hutton Fee: $1290 plus GST

Economic principlEs and applications in public policY nEwThis two-day course for government and non-government practitioners will enable you to understand how decisions using economic principles in public policy can result in the creation of social value, but also outcomes that may not always be desirable.

-> Thu 14 & fri 15 May, 9am–5pm -> Tue 29 & Wed 30 September, 9am–5pmAntong Victorio Fee: $1395 plus GST

introduction to accounting for non-accountants Gain a good understanding of accounting principles and processes. This course is suitable for managers, administrators and anyone who has to communicate with accounting staff or who wants to gain a broad knowledge of accounting basics.

-> Thu 21 May, 9am–4.30pm-> Wed 26 August, 9am–4.30pm (see calendar for further dates)

Lisa Marriott Fee: $695 plus GST

financE and accounting for non-financial managErs Understand the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and gain practical techniques that will transform your effectiveness as a manager.

-> Thu 11 June, 9am–4.30pm-> Wed 7 October, 9am–4.30pmLisa Marriott Fee: $695 plus GST

Economics for managErs and dEcision makErs This two-day intensive course will introduce you to the microeconomic foundations of information and incentives, the strategic interaction that emerges with decision-making and transacting.

-> fri 24 & 31 July, 9am–4.30pm Bronwyn Howell Fee: $1395 plus GST


Affiliate Organisations Victoria University Professional and Executive Development works with the following organisations. If you are a member of any of these organisations contact us to find out about any discounts we have available.

Human Resources Institute of New Zealand

Association of Administration Professionals New Zealand

How to EnrolYou can EnrolOnline at our website: www.victoria.ac.nz/profdev

Email: [email protected]: 04-463 6556Or in person: Level 2, Rutherford House, 23 Lambton Quay, Wellington City – Pipitea Campus

fEEs→ Fees exclude GST→ Early Bird discount (10%) is available on most courses when

booking four weeks in advance→ Discounts are available for group bookings or multiple

enrolments. Contact us for details→ 15% discount for full-time students and Victoria University staff.

vEnuEsYou will be sent venue information prior to the course. Courses will usually take place at one of our Pipitea Campus locations: Rutherford House, 23 Lambton Quay or at the Railway Station, West Wing. All venues are wheelchair accessible. Please phone to advise of your mobility parking needs.

cancEllation policYIf the course you are enrolled in is cancelled your registration will automatically be transferred into the next available course date and you will be notified via email. If the date of the new courses does not suit - contact us to arrange a refund or transfer into another course. If there is no alternative date your original registration will be refunded in full. Please see our website for full terms and conditions.

withdrawals policYA substitute may be sent at no additional cost. If this is not an option then the following fees apply.

business days before start of course

refund (% of

course fee)

Transfer fees (% of course fee)

More than 21 days 100% No fee

21-8 days 80% 10%

Less than 7 days no refund 50%

coursE namE apr maY jun jul aug sEp oct nov dEc

Advanced Policy Leadership Workshop 25* 1*

Aspire: Women's Leadership Development Programme 28*

Benefits Management: Maximising value from projects 18 1

Big What? Managing and Understanding Big Data and Business Intelligence 9* 9*

Building Robust Business Cases 7 16

Business Acumen for Leaders 7 1 23

Confident and Creative Presentation Skills 16* 22*

Conducting Business in Asia or with Asian Businesses 8 6

Developing Strategic Thinking Mindsets 19* 7*

Economics for Managers and Decision Makers 24*

Economic Principles and Applications in Public Policy 14* 29*

Effective Event Management 7 16 24 26

Engaging Effectively with Your Stakeholders 21 17 12 3

Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers 11 7

Group Facilitation Skills 19* 16*

Influencing and Persuasion Skills 6* 9*

Information Architecture Fundamentals 23 23

Introduction to Accounting for Non-Accountants 21 26 12

Introduction to the Treaty of Waitangi 1*

Introduction to Tikanga and Te Reo Māori 24* 11*

Leadership Fundamentals 19 25 2

Leading Positive Change 8 18

Machinery of Government 1 9

Making Policies Work: Skills for policy analysts and advisors 15 29

Managing People: An Authenticity programme 16*

Managing Stakeholders: A systems approach 19

Practical Project Management 18 17 23

Practical Resilience at Work 27 29 14

Practical Resilience for Leaders 17* 13* 19*

Project Coordination Skills for Administrators 16 25 20

Project Management Level 1 27*

Professional and Executive Developmentshort course calendar 2015

*Start date (see our website for full dates)

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Project Management Level 2 12*

Public Sector Finance Fundamentals 22 20

Roles and Skills of Policy Analysts and Advisors 23 18

Science Communic ation 14*

Strategic Communications 18

Strategic Thinking for Government 23 17

Succeeding with Large and Complex IT Projects 11* 3*

Sustainable Energy 13*

The Aging Workforce: A strategic approach 16 4

The Art and Science of Going International 7 5

The Art of Deliberate Success 22* 24*

The Art of Minute Taking 5 9 14 11 22 3

The Change Leaders Development Programme 8*

The High Impact Leader 10* 20*

The EA/PA Masterclass 4

The Inspirational Leadership Programme: 27*

The Leadership Incubator: Making the most of your leadership potential 1* 10*

Understanding Financial Management and Budgets in the Public Sector 28* 1*

Using Mindfulness at Work 5* 15*

Using Social Media for Effective Public Engagement 28* 17*

Visual Business Intelligence Workshop 4*

Workplace Māori 19* 1*

Writing Essentials: Clear, concise, compelling 26 10 27

Writing for Science 14* 19*

*Start date (see our website for full dates)

Professional and Executive Developmentshort course calendar 2015

contact usOnline on our website: www.victoria.ac.nz/profdev

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 04-463 6556

Post: Freepost 93822 Professional and Executive Development Victoria University of Wellington PO Box 600 Wellington 6140

Or in person: Level 2 Rutherford House 23 Lambton Quay Wellington City – Pipitea Campus

can't find what You'rE looking for?Have you got a suggestion for a course or subject

area not included in this booklet? Contact us as we may be able to work with you to develop a

course to meet you needs.

Contact us on 04-463 6556 or email [email protected].

Don’t forget to take advantage of our early bird

discount. Save 10% on most courses by booking four weeks in advance.

Full course outlines for all our courses can be

found on our website www.victoria.ac.nz/profdev

Professional and Executive Development short course brochure March 2015

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Transcript of Professional and Executive Development short course brochure March 2015