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Know what to do to have your people and business cope during difficult times.. MORE
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Paul Taggart, Director & CEO, Taggart
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Mark Field, CEO, EPL
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Clive Washington, Founding Director, Pacific Wide (NZ)
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Lynden Glass, Managing Director, Freshpork NZ
"Advisory.Works have moved us beyond business as usual."
Andy Millard, CEO, Link Engine Management
"When I have an issue they always have advice that clarifies things for me"
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Brent Devlin, Managing Director, Stratex
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Keith Jessop, Owner & CEO, EMDA
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Kylie Bosanac, Manager, Parkinson & Holland
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Alison McMillan, Co-founder, Surgico
"Through Advisory.Works unique methodology they have helped us set and accomplish a number of important strategic priorities."
Dan Clifford, Co-Founder & CEO, AnswerLab
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Dean Young, Founder & Director, BRAVEday
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Steve Macmillan, , MPA
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Michael Bradley, CEO, Horizontal Drilling
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Monthly, 45 minute-lunchtime webinars from leading business experts and presenters.As we face the biggest transformation that business has seen in our lifetimes, we invite you to consider the key components that will differentiate those who adapt versus those who get left behind.
You can watch previous webinar recordings, and sign up to upcoming webinars. Some of the topics we cover are:
- Capitalising on Uncertainty: Simple strategies for seeing through the fog
- What Strategy Is and Isn’t
- Modern Management
- The Great Retention
- The Decision Making Tool-kit
- How to bring innovation into your business
- Navigating Finance in Times of Inflation
- New Business Development in Uncertain Times
.. And much more!
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Logan Wedgwood
Managing DirectorTalk to me if your sales are flat, or you need more momentum
Ulrich Wiehle
Director & Strategic AdvisorTalk to me when you’re struggling with your finances
Corrina Rore
Operations and Events ManagerCorrina provides exceptional service to our clients and is a key member of the Auckland team.
Marisa Fong
Strategic AdvisorMarisa is clear on her purpose: Revealing women’s inner super power to themselves, guiding them to achieve greater success and thereby enriching their lives and the lives of all those in their circle.
Grant Stapleton
Strategic AdvisorTalk to me when you want to increase profitability and maximise opportunities
Ben Bernstone
Strategic AdvisorTalk to me if you’re ready to take it to the next level
Stephen Lynch
Strategic AdvisorTalk to me when you want a coherent strategic plan, combined with a no-nonsense accountability partner driving you to get it done
Chris Bunce
Strategic AdvisorTalk to me when your company needs a culture boost
Mila Karan
Financial AccountantMila keeps the wheels turning and has been the Financial Accountant for Advisory.Works since 2006.
John Sandford
Strategic AdvisorTalk to me if you want to maintain focus on what matters
Kathryn Offer
Office ManagerKathryn delivers a positive experience for our Advisory.Works guests.
Chris Pope
Strategic AdvisorTalk to me if you want to bridge the gap from strategy to operational outcomes.
Ian Malcolm
DirectorIan is an independent Director of Advisory.Works Board of Directors and brings strong governance to the company.
