Course organiser:Jocelyn Baird
29 Aug:
Leeann Watson on 'Changing Times in Business': Leeann is General Manager of Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce, Director of Champion Canterbury Business Awards etc. She will speak about some of the factors that businesses now face, include changing business models, collaboration, technology, generation and gender differences, workplace culture, work locations and team dynamics.
5 Sep:
Sue Bramwell on 'Supporting the Nurse Maude Hospice one jacket at a time.': Sue has been General Manager Marketing for Nurse Maude since 2007, She has a background in journalism, corporate communications and public relations.
She will talk about Nurse Maude Hospice and the importance of Hospice shops - how they started, who donates and what is Maudes on Trade Me.
12 Sep:
Dame Margaret Bazley on 'The Importance of Water to Canterbury’s future': Dame Margeret is the Chairperson of Environment Canterbury, a senior public servant, and has held many notable positions including Director General Social Welfare, Registrar of Pecuniary Interests of MP’s, Chair NZ Fire Service Commission, member Waitangi Tribunal.
19 Sep:
Pru Taylor on 'Learning for Your Life': Pru is the recently retired principal of Christchurch Girls’ High School for 13.5 years. She will present a look at at what secondary schools are charged with providing to prepare students for life in the 21st century.
26 Sep:
Joanna Norris on 'An Outsiders Guide to Happiness': Joanna has been editor of The Press since Oct. 2012. Previously journalist for newspapers in NZ, Britain and Middle East. Several awards for journalism, leadership, media reporting and feature writing. She will present a perspective of a rebuilding city.