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Upcoming Events




Organisational Resilience Recovery, Rethinking & Refocus
Looking back- Looking forward A year and a month on from the lethal February 22, 2011 earthquake, Christchurch organisations share their compelling learning experiences and new ways of working in the wake of the quakes at TelstraClear Seismics and the City, 22 March 2012. Organisations also showcase their innovative products, services and solutions as the city refocuses on a vibrant new future.

Recent Events


Learning Our Way In The World Education Leaders Forum was recently held at the CQ Hotel, Wellington. View feedback The ELF11 theme weaved two strands together: Exploring new ways of learning and working Engaging education professionals in positive change processes

Education leaders have to meet the shifting needs of young people in today's recessionary environment. They also face the challenges of attracting and retaining quality teachers. grappling with new assessment or funding regimes and bringing about learning culture change to meet changing expectations. Learning our way in the world means bringing about a step change in the education system to reflect the increasingly intertwined worlds of learning and working. ELF11 explored new ways of learning and working and demonstrated the powerful methodology of Appreciative Inquiry as a constructive way for leaders to engage education professionals in positive change processes.

Mastering the Social Media Marketing Mix: Everything you need to Know about Internet and Mobile Marketing Best Practices + Tips and Tricks
Wellington: Tuesday 30 August 9.00-12.30pm

Jon Leland President & Creative Director, ComBridges, USA		A half-day workshop with Jon Leland, President & Creative Director, ComBridges, USA and Author, "What Every Business Should Know About Internet Marketing" This workshop is packed with actionable information. In this half-day workshop, Jon Leland will illuminate key details and distinctions while also offering an array of strategic tips and techniques that can enable any organization to successfully leverage the opportunities that are afforded by the new social media-powered marketing world. Interested in having Jon work in house with your people? Contact us to discuss what would best suit your organisation.



Upcoming Events

Dr Jack Bacon Future Shaping - In house sessions: 16 October-29 October 2011
Dr Jack Bacon		Jack Bacon returns from Houston, Texas for his fourth speaking visit downunder. Jack has often been called "a new Carl Sagan." He is one of the most requested speakers in the world for topics concerning technology and the factors that shape human society. He's the author of three popular books entitled "My Grandfathers' Clock," "My Stepdaughter's Watch," and "The Parallel Bang." Among his numerous awards, he is a recipient of the US Government's Exceptional Achievement Medal. He routinely advises numerous academic programs and institutions, and he is a champion of education throughout the world, having now presented in 41 countries on six continents, and on numerous television and radio events. Contact us to discuss how Jack could lift your 2011 Conference or management event into a new orbit. Register interest now for 2011 in house opportunites



Steve Simpson Culture Change - In house sessions: 8 -10 October 2011
Steve Simpson		Steve Simpson is an author, consultant and international speaker on organisational culture. His second book 'Cracking the Corporate Culture Code" has been acclaimed globally. Up to now, managers have been aware of the concept of organisational culture, but because of a number of reasons have felt powerless to change it. Steve's work on Unwritten Ground Rules gives them the understanding and the tools to bring about positive culture change. Register interest now for 2011 in house opportunites

David Gurteen Knowledge Cafés

Returning to NZ in 2012


David Gurteen (UK)		David Gurteen, founder of The Gurteen Knowledge Community, is an independent knowledge educator and coach helping people in organizations to share their knowledge more freely; to be more creative and innovative and to work more effectively together. David will again run his Gurteen Knowledge Café One-Day Masterclass and work with companies in-house while in NZ. Contact us to discuss how David could work with your organisation or register interest now for 2012

SmartNet has access to a large team of experts and consultants from New Zealand and offshore you can use for your own events and conferences. Contact SmartNet (03) 3228293 if you are interested in having any of the above work with your organisation.

Snce 1997 SmartNet has helped organisations keep up to date with business and technology trends, opportunities and issues and connected key decision-makers via regular events and meetings. SmartNet is the largest New Zealand-based innovation network linking the private and public sectors to facilitate new opportunities for New Zealand enterprises. View Video