Upskilling
Here are a couple of motivational training events that I will be running soon. Do not think of these as 'soft' skills, they are power skills:
16th August - Sales training (Contact registations@pdtraining.co.nz)
20th August - Surviving on Shifting Sands - Managing Change (Half day Zoom programme) Contact feona@grow.co.nz)
22nd August - Power Skills in the Workplace ((Half day Zoom programme) Contact feona@grow.co.nz
28th and 29th August - Leading to Inspire (2 days in Hawkes Bay) - Contact alex.woolf@businesscentral.org.nz
17th September - Team Leader Toolbox (Wellington) Contact Alex.woolf@businesscentral.org.nz
ACT QUICKLY (Before your motivation wears out........)
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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64% Yes
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33.5% No
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2.5% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
International Volunteer Managers Day
Yesterday marked International Volunteer Managers Day. So throughout this week we will be spotlighting several amazing volunteer managers from across the Wellington region.
Liv has recently started managing a diverse team of volunteers at The Free Store Wellington. Here are some words about what she loves about her role!