A series of two-hour micro-courses. Ideal for those with limited time or looking for a governance or management refresher or maybe just for personal development. These short-format, high-value sessions are interactive and accessible—perfect for boards, executives, professionals or community volunteers needing just-in-time training.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (A.I.)
🟠 AI for the Terrified 👉 Walk in worried. Walk out confident.
Who it’s for: Anyone who feels anxious about AI, thinks it’s too technical, or just doesn’t know where to start.
Course Overview:
AI doesn’t have to be scary. This session is your first safe step into understanding what AI is — and what it isn’t. We’ll strip away the jargon, show simple, real-world examples, and help you build confidence without pressure.
What you’ll learn:
- What AI really means (in plain English).
- Everyday uses that make life easier.
- How to stay safe and in control.
- Confidence, not code.
🟠 AI for the Curious 👉 From dabbling to doing — make AI work for you.
Who it’s for: Anyone who has tried ChatGPT or similar tools and wants to use them better, smarter, and with real purpose.
Course Overview:
If you’ve already played around with AI, this course helps you take the next step. Learn how to write better prompts, explore new tools, and understand how AI can support your work, creativity, and decision-making.
What you’ll learn:
- Prompt-writing that actually works.
- How to spot the best AI tools for your needs.
- Using AI to save time and spark ideas.
- How to avoid the common pitfalls.
🟠 AI for Business: Practical Insights for Boosting Productivity
Course Overview:
Understand what AI can do for your business today. From automation to customer insights, this course shows practical tools that are low-cost and easy to start using.
Ideal for business owners, managers and workers seeking practical guidance on tech advances and AI, understanding how these can streamline your business practices in the office and workshop.
What You’ll Learn:
An interactive session showing smarter workflows mean better business.
- Understand what AI and automation mean in a business context.
- Identify key business areas where automation can save time and money.
- Trial a range of AI tools for marketing, admin, and customer interaction.
- Create a simple automation or workflow using free/low-cost tools.
GOVERNANCE
Foundations for Better Governance in Business and Community
A no-jargon introduction to what governance is, how it works and why it matters — Ideal for new or aspiring directors, trustees, committee members, business owners or those working with boards.
This 2-hour interactive session covers the law (whether you operate as a Company, Incorporated Society, Partnership, Trust or Charity), good decision making and effective oversight of the business and management. Understand the boardroom to influence the future.
Chairing the Board
Essential skills for anyone in, or stepping into, a board chair role. Learn how to lead productive meetings, manage group dynamics, and build effective board–CEO relationships.
STRATEGY
Planning for Future Success
Cut through the buzzwords and learn what strategy really means. This session walks you through how to build, test and implement strategy without getting lost in the weeds.
Designed for business owners and management, Board and Committee members who need a practical guide to “Strategic Thinking and Doing”.
Course content: 2-hour interactive session on how to set the right direction for your organization, setting appropriate goals and objectives for success and developing a strong culture.
Turning ‘Purpose’ into ‘Plans’.
BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLANNING
Business Continuity Planning and Risks
Learn how to spot, assess and respond to key risks in your organisation—before they become problems.
Designed for business owners and management, Board and committee members who need a practical guide to assessing risks for their organization and developing a fit-for-purpose Business Continuity Plan.
This 2-hour interactive session covers risks from pandemic and earthquake to cyber threats and competitors. Guidance on how to help your business Plan, Prepare, Respond and Recover when things go wrong.
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Leadership Essentials
What makes a good leader? Whether you’re leading a team, a board, or a project, this practical session explores the mindset, behaviours and tools that help leaders succeed.
How to Have Tough Conversations
Avoiding conflict doesn’t make it go away. Learn how to navigate difficult conversations with empathy and confidence, while sharpening your everyday communication skills.
Walk in, skill up and leave wiser
Each session runs for 2 hours and stands alone—attend just the ones that matter to you or stay for a full day of insight. Held over one or two days with up to four sessions per day, you’re free to Come for One, Stay for More.
NEXT MICRO COURSE BLOCK IS IN BLENHEIM 9 OCTOBER AT SCENIC CIRCLE HOTEL. IT COVERS BUSINESS CONTINUITY, A.I., GOVERNANCE 101 & STRATEGY 101. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL.