Business Skills for Engineers

This is a full-day workshop where you will get in-depth knowledge of how to use the multi-modal GenAI capabilities across text and video.

Effective time management is the key to success as an engineering professional. In this course, find out how to balance competing priorities so you can complete work on time. Discover proven time management tools and techniques to complete work with greater efficiency.

This course introduces concepts that go beyond the usual operational planning and control of a project. Knowledge is needed about leadership and the “softer” albeit critical aspects of project management that emerge when the practitioner moves to a more senior or comprehensive project management role.

Many practitioners who have to manage projects have never been formally exposed to a structured “big picture” of project management. This course aims to present a structured and coherent way of accepted best practice principles used to define, plan and execute projects.

Risk is a universal phenomenon that affects all people in all activities that they may undertake. This course introduces a structured approach for the identification, planning, treatment and management of risk in an engineering context. Delegates will learn a structured approach to the risk management process.

This course is designed to help engineers and technical professionals sharpen their skills to write clear and concise reports that serve their purpose.

This course offers a developing practitioner an introduction to construction contracts and using NZS 3910 on projects.

This course dives into the practical application of 3910 for anyone involved in contract administration.

Giving feedback is essential for developing top performers. This course focuses on how to give effective feedback and coach staff for success. Participants will explore how to conduct performance reviews and set goals for high-performing teams.

Transform from a technical expert into a high-performing manager with the Leader’s Guide to Performance Management – Coaching Programme, an online course with 4 key modules. Don’t just manage, lead with impact!

Lead performance conversations with confidence and apply employment law with ease. This practical six-month coaching series is designed to build your capability and confidence in managing people, performance, and legal risk.

Address conflict early to prevent bullying and harassment. Create a positive workplace through effective conflict resolution.

Create a workplace where mental wellness thrives. Support staff and manage mental illness in the workplace, while building a resilient, productive team.

Do you need a comprehensive guide to managing poor performance and investigating misconduct? This course will give you practical tools to follow performance management processes and conduct disciplinary meetings.

This workshop will review good practice and liability issues for both authors and reviewers/receivers of producer statements and other verification documentation. Establishing compliance with the Building Act and with other regulatory frameworks is covered.

Are you struggling to balance your professional goals with your personal wellbeing? Too many engineering professionals feel stressed, burned out, and overwhelmed. Discover how to work in a flow state and create resilience to cope with and adapt to new situations.

This course is designed to help engineers and technical professionals sharpen their skills to write clear and concise reports that serve their purpose.

Writing in simple language is a powerful tool for engineers. Learn how to write in plain English for better results. This course covers how to write in a clear and concise manner.

This course will increase awareness and provide practical tools and knowledge on how to include safety, fairness and meaning in your working environment.

If you have staff responsibilities, this is your guide to employment law compliance. Find out how to meet your employment law obligations from hiring staff through to termination, and everything in between.