Regular workshop presenters

 

Colin McKenzie has spent most of his working life helping people to manage conflict better. He works with local communities, small companies, government departments, multinational corporations, and international agencies. His approach is interactive with the right mix of theory, practice and application. Colin is both a teacher and a practitioner so he draws examples from real world situations. He has been the Director of CMNZ for 13 years after coming back from Boston where he worked and trained as a senior consultant for Conflict Management Group and the Harvard Program on Negotiation.

  

Ron Eckman, Director of Apex Project Management 

Practical Project Management Trainer 

Ron is New Zealand’s most experienced and successful project management trainer, and regularly delivers project management training for Victoria University of Wellington. He has served on the Project Management Institute (PMI) judging panel for the International Project of the Year Competition and on the PMI International Ethics Review Committee. Find out more about Ron Eckman at www.apex.co.nz  

 

Jennifer Ross, Facilitator & Trainer

Essential Facilitation Skills Trainer

Jennifer Ross is well known locally as an experienced facilitator and trainer who has worked extensively in both public and private sector organisations. As well as a Masters degree in Counselling, and a Certificate in Executive Coaching, she has a Bachelor of Arts and a Diploma in Teaching. Jennifer’s facilitation style is lively and enthusiastic, enabling workshop participants to gain skills and confidence in a safe and stimulating learning environment.

 

Richard Bird, Learning Works

Leading and Managing Teams in the Workplace Trainer

Richard is currently Director of Human Resources at Waiariki Institute of Technology in Rotorua,  Prior to this, Richard spent four years as Learning and Development Manager with Fonterra Group Manufacturing and has been part of the Organisational Development consulting firm Learning Works for several years. 
Richard has wide experience in supporting the development of team based workplaces in a range of settings including a coal mine, factories, organisations and office environments.  He has an engaging facilitation and training style.

 

Heather Newell, Foresee Communications

Big bucks for Buildings Trainer

Heather Newell is one of New Zealand’s leading commentators on sponsorship and fundraising. Her company Foresee Communications produces resources, and carries out training and coaching for the non-profit sector. The company also produces two subscriber publications every month – Fundraising in New Zealand and Sponsorship Profile. Heather is a lively presenter who will leave you feeling uplifted about the important work you are doing in your community.

 

Dr Paul Duigan of ParkerDuigan

Building Better Intervention Logics Faster Trainer

Dr Paul Duignan, of ParkerDuignan, is a Wellington based outcomes and evaluation expert who consults nationally and internationally. Paul helps government, DHBs, TLAs, NGOs and not-for-profits to identify, measure, evaluate and report on their outcomes. He’s also an entertaining and responsive presenter. 

Beth Neill

Understanding Evaluation: Monitoring what Matters Trainer

Beth is best known in Northland for her work with the Ministry of Social Development.  She is a registered psychologist, with a Masters degree in Social Science and a Postgraduate Diploma in Community Psychology.  Over the last twenty years she has taught evaluation research, developed programmes and services, and conducted evaluations with the University of Waikato, government agencies, organisations and communities. In 2010, she established her Northland-based practice, Work on Purpose, and now assists organisations with their research and professional development activities; and facilitates practical evaluation research and monitoring workshops.Beth’s training approach is hands-on and practical. You will have fun in a safe and stimulating learning environment.