Are you clear on what you want to achieve, and how to achieve it?

Do you know without a shadow of a doubt how to engage your people (including millennials), deliver better customer experiences, and achieve more in less time?

That's exactly what you will discover in this "engaging and radically pragmatic" two day programme with one of New Zealand's true leaders of change and business improvement, and top selling author - Bruce Cotterill.

Bruce Cotterill has built a reputation for leading rapid and sustainable improvements to business performance across a range of industries; and engaging his team and audiences. The words most commonly used to describe Bruce are Inspiring. Entertaining. Engaging. Practical. Relevant. and Credible.

During his varied and successful career Bruce

• Started his own business at the age of 23, which he successfully grew and sold
• Led dramatic business turnarounds at companies such as real estate giant Colliers, Kerry Packer’s ACP Media, & sports and apparel company Canterbury International.
• Took a single product from losing $600,000 per year to a $2.2m profit in just six months
• Led a $110m profit turnaround at an international telecommunications company over just nine months
• Oversaw the largest debt restructure in NZ corporate history - $1.8 billion at Yellow Pages Group
• Saved numerous businesses and 1000’s of jobs in the course of his career

In other words, he's learnt from experience how to make big shifts and change happen fast, in the midst of turmoil and disruption. As a CEO, Company Director and Consultant he is a remarkable change leader who has worked around the world, primarily throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

Bruce has always challenged the status quo in business. Now he’s keen to share the insights, lessons, tips and tools from his experience; to help you to achieve more with your business or team. He cuts through the clutter focusing only on what's simple and proven to work. His messages and tools are people centric, concise, simple, and communicated in a way that everyone can understand, and use.

“Most businesses are too busy complicating things and supporting that complication with bureaucracy. Simple stuff works because it’s easy to understand, and most importantly, easy to communicate”. Bruce Cotterill

Masterclass Overview

In this highly interactive programme Bruce shares stories from his experiences and applies them to the challenges that leaders and managers take on every day.

Over the course of the two days you will gain clarity around what you want to achieve, how to achieve it, and how to align and engage your team.

You will learn things like

- Dealing with the changing environment around us;

- Developing basic leadership skills to enhance your relationships with your team;

- Being clear about the key objectives within your team;

- Simple planning processes to keep you on track;

- Better people management techniques;

- How to manage that unique group we call “millennials”;

- Improving your communication skills and straight-forward ideas to “get the message out”;

- How to recruit better, remunerate fairer and retain your talent;

- And let’s not forget doing a better job for our customers.

- Plus, how to balance the work, wife, kids and other interests

The programme will also include a special guest, a world class New Zealand based leader who has excelled on the world stage in the most challenging of environments.

Cocktail Hour

Indulge in the cocktail hour from 5pm-6pm on 7th November. This is an opportunity for programme participants to spend time relaxing together, and to share comments and ideas from the first day of the programme,

You Will Leave Masterclass With

• Clarity of what you want to achieve
• The tools and templates to get you there
• A solution to a problem that's currently baffling you, or driving you crazy
• An action list that is customised for you, with a 30 and 60 day follow up call to see how you're going with it, and to offer additional assistance if required.

What Others Are Saying

"Brilliant Masterclass. The most engaging and tangible 2 day course I have attended. Bruce has given me some useful ideas and processes which all make sense without complexity. This will absolutely help me connect the dots to lead a successful team. If you want to achieve what you want to achieve, Bruce will make it happen!" Michael Edmonds, Regional Manager

"It was great to hear from Bruce about the tips & tricks of leadership and working among such a highly engaged team. You'll find these two days were well spent & walk away with lots of practical ideas you can apply to your daily job immediately." Nigel He, Regional Manager

Relevant To

You will find this "Masterclass for Leaders/Managers" immensely valuable if you are a business owner, CEO, Managing Director, or leading a team of anything from 5 to 200 people. You may be looking for inspiration, and ways to take your business, and team. to the next level and beyond.

About Bruce Cotterill

Bruce is now a professional director and advisor, and is a highly regarded business communicator assisting managers, leaders and their organisations to improve their performance and profitability. Bruce has made over 1,500 speeches and presentations at conferences, meetings and events in NZ, Australia, Asia, UK and USA. He is typically acknowledged as one of the most inspiring and top presenters at every event he participates in.

Bruce’s recent clients include ANZ Bank, Barfoot & Thompson, GJ Gardner, Smiths City, Telstra, and The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority. His conference and workshop audiences are as diverse as business people, farmers, women’s groups, educators, government executives, students and sporting organisations.

In his “spare time” he is a husband, father, lifeguard, ageing triathlete, competitive ocean swimmer and frustrated golfer.

The Benefits of Learning Together

Yes, it's true - there are significant advantages to many of your managers attending Bruce Cotterill’s Masterclass for Leaders and Managers together. You and your colleagues will leave the Masterclass on the same page, talking the same language, able to support each other, compare notes, keep the conversation alive, and hold each other accountable.

To make your collaboration more accessible, we have group booking options for 6 or more people. Simply use the promo code "Super6" when you book for 6 or more people to receive a 20% saving. And remember, as much as a team benefits from attending together, you and your colleagues will also gain from the diversity and experience of others in the room.

“In 2012 I asked 50 people in leadership roles across a range of organisations the following question: ‘If you could do one thing to improve the performance of your business,what would it be?’ Their answers highlighted a broad spectrum of management challenges. However 42% of them said:‘Become a better leader.’ BRUCE COTTERILL

Are you ready to make an impact? Book NOW by clicking on the TICKETS button at the top of this page.

Other services

If you'd like to learn more about other services such as:

• Bruce’s Keynote conference presentations;
• The "Leading Millennials” programme;
• The "30 under 30" workshops designed to get your Millennials more engaged with the goals of the organisation;
• Facilitation of strategic planning;
• Governance workshop
• Other speaking, workshop and consulting projects,

Please contact Lisa McCarthy on WhatsApp 027 895 7403, or email lisa@brucecotterill.com.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

The venue has a carpark next door, and parks available outside via Parkable.

What's the refund policy?

Refunds will be provided for cancellations 30 or more days prior to the event, and on a case by case basis.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

There is no need to bring your printed ticket to the event. We will have your details at the registration desk.

Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?

Yes, you can transfer your ticket and registration fee.

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

Yes, we simply ask that you notify us of the change.