2010 Training programme

2010 – Training Programme

The Foundation offers a range of training options that can be delivered in a public course format or in an in-house format tailored to meet your needs. These are designed to provide you and your staff with an understanding of the fundamentals of business excellence, the characteristics of world-class organisations, the use of quality tools, how to evaluate your organisation against best practice frameworks and how to prioritise and turn opportunities for improvement into action.

As large component of our training is delivered in-house, please contact the Foundation to discuss the options available. To run in-house training workshops, a minimum of seven attendees is required. (09) 486 3652

Dates	Training		Location/Venue

10 March 11 March 17 March 18 March	Developing & Deploying a Strategic Plan 9:30 am -12:30 pm	This workshop will provide your organisation with the knowledge to make decisions and take action in developing and deploying a Strategic Plan. Strategic Plans establish your organisational ideology, long-term goals and objectives, and how you will meet those challenges. This session will provide a framework for assessing those goals and objectives against desired business outcomes. http://www.nzbef.org.nz/downloads/strategic_plan_registration_form.pdf REGISTRATION DEADLINE 3 MARCH 2010	Auckland Hamilton Wellington Christchurch
10 March 11 March 17 March 18 March	Balanced Scorecard & Performance Measures Workshop 1:30 pm – 4: 30 pm	This workshop detailing the preparation of a Balanced Scorecard and how to track your organisation’s performance using a Balanced Scorecard approach. The workshop covers the processes of creating a Balanced Scorecard in your organisation with links to the organisation’s mission, vision and key objectives. http://www.nzbef.org.nz/downloads/bsc_registration_form.pdf REGISTRATION DEADLINE 3 MARCH 2010	Auckland Hamilton Wellington Christchurch
22-24 March	PRINCE2® Foundation Training	PRINCE2® is an internationally recognised method for running projects of any type and size. Used in over 60 countries, it is widely accepted worldwide by a large group of organisations. PRINCE2® does not require any special software. This course has been designed for both ·1 experienced Project Managers who wish to learn PRINCE2® and gain the accreditation ·2 those who have little experience in project management and wish to learn more about the subject The course emphasis is on the practical application of PRINCE2® in the real world, but participants will also be prepared to gain PRINCE2® formal qualifications. http://www.nzbef.org.nz/downloads/prince2_flyer_wellington.pdf REGISTRATION DEADLINE 5 MARCH 2010	Wellington

15 April & 29 April	The Change Agents Workshop (two 1-day sessions)	This organisational change agent’s workshop is a very hands on and a practical guide when considering change management and organisational improvement. This workshop will provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to implement successfully the changes in your organisation whilst minimizing disruption. http://www.nzbef.org.nz/downloads/change_agents_reg_form.pdf REGISTRATION DEADLINE 25 MARCH 2010	Auckland

27 April	Knowledge Hour: Kaizen Lean to Ensure Real Sustainable Continuous Improvement	Discussion and practical examples of how to apply the fundamentals of the KAIZEN Lean philosophy to ensure real sustainable continuous improvement http://www.nzbef.org.nz/downloads/reg_form_KH_Kaizen_Apr_2010.pdf	Auckland and Hamilton
28 April	Knowledge Hour: Kaizen Lean to Ensure Real Sustainable Continuous Improvement	Discussion and practical examples of how to apply the fundamentals of the KAIZEN Lean philosophy to ensure real sustainable continuous improvement http://www.nzbef.org.nz/downloads/reg_form_KH_Kaizen_Apr_2010.pdf	Christchurch and Wellington

20 April 21 April 22 April	Pre-Evaluator Training	http://www.nzbef.org.nz/awards_evaluators.htm	Auckland Wellington Christchurch

17-21 May	PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner Training	PRINCE2® is an internationally recognised method for running projects of any type and size. Used in over 60 countries, it is widely accepted worldwide by a large group of organisations. PRINCE2® does not require any special software. This course has been designed for both ·3 experienced Project Managers who wish to learn PRINCE2® and gain the accreditation ·4 those who have little experience in project management and wish to learn more about the subject The course emphasis is on the practical application of PRINCE2® in the real world, but participants will also be prepared to gain PRINCE2® formal qualifications. REGISTRATION DEADLINE 15 APRIL 2010 http://www.nzbef.org.nz/downloads/prince2_flyer_auckland.pdf (pre-reading material to be sent by 20 April)	Auckland

19 May September (tbc)	Introduction to Business Excellence	An introduction to Business Excellence as a concept, the various improvement methodologies available. You will learn how to initiate a business improvement programme for your organisation.	Hamilton Auckland

May	Yellow Belt Six Sigma	This introduction provides you with the principles of Six Sigma and how to use it as an operating framework and sustain ongoing benefits.

2-3 June	National Evaluator Training	http://www.nzbef.org.nz/awards_evaluators.htm	Rotorua


29 and 30 June	Knowledge Hour	Tbc	Auckland Hamilton Christchurch Wellington

27 and 27 July	Knowledge Hour	Tbc	Auckland Hamilton Christchurch Wellington

July August	Introduction and Overview to Business Process Re-engineering	This workshop will examine the what and why of business process reengineering (BPR). You will learn how to · Determine the need for reengineering · Determine what reengineering is, and is not · Focus on the business process · Achieving cost reduction and revenue generation goals · Maximize competitive advantage	Auckland Wellington
July August	Introduction and Overview to Business Process Re-engineering	This workshop will examine the what and why of business process reengineering (BPR). You will learn how to · Determine the need for reengineering · Determine what reengineering is, and is not · Focus on the business process · Achieving cost reduction and revenue generation goals · Maximize competitive advantage	Auckland Wellington

September	Business Process Mapping	This is a practical 1 or 2 day workshop for people who wish to learn how to map Business Processes. Although the theory is covered, it is very much hands-on and provides practical experience on 2 process mapping techniques. Previous experience in process mapping is not required. If, however, you have some experience in process mapping then this workshop will help you make future projects more successful.	Auckland Hamilton Wellington Christchurch


	Introduction to Kaizen Lean	Kaizen is...... a system of continuous improvement in quality, technology, processes, company culture, productivity, safety and leadership. This overview of Kaizen with practical exercises will look at the following three questions: What is Kaizen? What are the benefits of Kaizen? What do you need to do to get started using Kaizen principles?

24 and 25 August	Knowledge Hour	Tbc	Auckland Hamilton Christchurch Wellington


July September	Organisational Assessment Workshop	Learn how to plan & undertake an organisational assessment using a performance excellence framework for effective & sustainable improvement.

27 and 28 October	Knowledge Hour	Tbc	Auckland Hamilton Christchurch Wellington

23 and 24 November (tbc)	Knowledge Hour	Tbc	Auckland Hamilton Christchurch Wellington