Practical Employment Law for Leaders
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Employment law in New Zealand is complex, and all managers and team leaders should understand how to comply with lawful duties and maintain productive working relationships.
Participants will gain an understanding of how to comply with employment laws in New Zealand to be a best practice employer.
Presented by an experienced employment lawyer, this practical course provides a comprehensive overview of employment laws in New Zealand, from hiring through termination, and everything in between.
Through discussion and case scenarios, you will find out how to reduce the risk of personal grievances and resolve employment relationship problems.
You will also discover how to manage staff relationships with confidence through activities and learning about case law.
Course Format
Practical Employment Law for Leaders is a 7.5 hour course, facilitated online. Concepts and case law will be introduced and explained, then applied through scenarios and discussions. Real-time interactions including group activities, polls and Q&As will allow you to connect and ask questions throughout the course.
Essential Business Writing
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Effective writing is a powerful tool for business professionals. Learn how to write in plain English for better results.
Compelling written communication is vital for success in business. This virtual course will show you how to create clear, purposeful documents that connect with your readers.
If you want to communicate for greater clarity and impact in a variety of formats, including technical documents, tenders, reports, specifications, and correspondence, this is the course for you.
Through discussion and revising writing samples, participants will explore how to create purposeful documents that engage with their readers for excellent results.
Participants are requested to have on hand a written sample of their writing to the presentation for self-editing and analysis. The course is designed to give participants valuable experience revising business documents.
Course Format
This course is a virtual and live 7-hour course. Concepts of effective writing are explained, then applied through case studies and discussions. Real-time interactions such as group activities, polls and Q&As will allow you to connect and ask questions throughout the course. Participants will be given time to self-edit their writing sample and may submit an excerpt for the presenter to review.
Presenter Information
As director of KiwiBoss, employment lawyer Julia Shallcrass develops leaders to improve their communication and management skills. Julia is a practical and engaging presenter with expertise in training HR and people managers to create high-performing workplaces. A published writer, she has written feature articles for NZ Lawyer and is an employment columnist for the NZ Herald.
Technical Report Writing
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Technical report writing is a vital component of an engineer’s job.
This virtual course will show you how to write clear and concise reports so your readers can make informed decisions.
If you want to write reports with greater clarity, this is the course for you.
Through discussion and revising writing samples, participants will explore how to write clear and concise reports that influence and inform the reader.
This course is designed to give participants valuable guidance for writing effective technical reports that serve their purpose. Find out how to plan and prepare for reports to save time rewriting.
Participants are requested to have on hand a written sample of their report writing to the presentation for self-editing and analysis.
Course format
This course is a virtual and live 6.5-hour course. Concepts of effective writing are explained, then applied through case studies and discussions. Real-time interactions such as group activities, polls and Q&As will allow you to connect and ask questions throughout the course. Participants will be given time to self-edit their writing report sample and ask questions of the presenter.
Presenter information
As director of KiwiBoss, employment lawyer Julia Shallcrass develops leaders to improve their communication and management skills. Julia is a practical and engaging presenter with expertise in training technical professionals on report writing. She focuses on training that creates high-performing workplaces. A published writer, she has written feature articles for NZLawyer and is an employment columnist for the NZ Herald.
Unconscious Bias for Better Business
Everyone has their own personal biases, which can get in the way of sound decision making.
Unconscious biases can impact leadership effectiveness, workplace interactions, and decision making.
Find out how to manage unconscious biases in the recruitment and selection processes for business success. Learn strategies to manage unconscious biases, so you can maximise talent for promotion. Reduce the impact of unconscious biases in client interaction and networking for business success.
Reap the benefits of diversity and inclusivity in your organisation, including productivity and problem-solving abilities. Find out how to avoid discrimination and comply with the law.