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Upcoming Events



*Cultivating Learning* A living systems approach to growing education professionals

Steve Simpson Breakfast Session & Workshop

Christchurch: Wednesday 8 September, NZIM, Management House, 307 Madras Street

Auckland: Thursday 9 September, NZIM, Phillips Fox Tower, Level 9, 209 Queen Street

Wellington: Friday 10 September, NZIM, Level 7, Lumley House, 3-11 Hunter St


Breakfast Presentation: 7.00am - 8.30am; Optional Workshop: 8.45am-9.45 am Download the brochure

Steve Simpson (Australia)		Cracking the Corporate Culture Code Understanding the Unwritten Ground Rules of your organisation Pick up on a powerful concept to enhance organisational performance Get a better handle on your own organisation's culture Understand the strategic sequence of positive culture change
Steve Simpson is an author, consultant and international speaker on organisational culture. His second book Cracking the Corporate Culture Code has been acclaimed globally. Steve's work on Unwritten Ground Rules gives the understanding and the tools to bring about positive culture change. Steve is also available for in house sessions.

David Gurteen Knowledge Cafés

In house sessions: 25 October-5 November


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

Ed Bernacki Innovation

In house sessions: 15 - 30 October 2010


Ed Bernacki (Canada)		Ed Bernacki is an international speaker, writer and consultant on the use of innovation in organisations. He developed and is a director of the Idea Factory. He is the author of "Wow! That's A Great Idea!" - a guide for executives wanting to find more and bigger ideas in their organisations. During his career, he has built a reputation as an authority on innovation within the public sector. Ed is available to run innovation workshops with your organisation. Contact us to discuss how Ed could work with your organisation. Register interest now

Jack Bacon Future Shaping

In house sessions: 17 - 27 October 2011


Dr Jack Bacon		Jack Bacon returns from Houston, Texas for his fourth speaking visit downunder. Dr Bacon is one of the world's most powerful and popular speakers on technology and the factors that shape human society. He is the author of three popular books; My Grandfathers' Clock, My Stepdaughter's Watch, and The Parallel Bang. In his daily work, he is on the management team overseeing the construction and operation of the most complicated technical project in history: the International Space Station. Contact us to discuss how Jack could lift your 2011 Conference or management event into a new orbit. Register interest now for 2011

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) 3667 874 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