"The ability to learn faster and deeper than your competitors may be the only sustainable competitive advantage." Arie de Geus

Upcoming Events

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 2013 Conference or management event into a new orbit. Register interest now for 2013 in house opportunites.

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 2012 in house opportunites

David Gurteen Knowledge Cafés

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

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