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It's easy to put off and delay learning a new payroll package. If you are happy with your current payroll provider there can seem like there is no need to learn. It's often not until you are forced into a situation where you need to learn a new system that you realise...

Prior planning prevents poor performance Recently, I became a PRINCE2 Practitioner. Hurrah! It was quite the path, so I thought I'd share the journey in case you're thinking of joining me in the PRINCE2 world. What is PRINCE2? PRINCE2 (an acronym for PRojects IN...

40 years of crazy people doing laps around a huge lake Back in 1977, a bunch of mates decided to bike around Lake Taupo and each year since more people have joined in. The event has grown and grown, is run by a fantastic team with the support of the local Rotary group...

The struggle is real Sometimes it's easy to find a venue that best suits your event, and sometimes it's a freakin' nightmare. You know what I'm talking about. Here are some tips to make your search easier (fingers crossed!). Know the event you want to deliver...

Soon, I'll be recreating this... There's even a work pipeline planning spreadsheet template to download... Just scroll down! That's right, I'm off on holiday in a few days, so right now I'm busy preparing my pipeline of work in the coming weeks so other members...

You only have a small window of opportunity to get your message across to your audience. Here's how to grab attention and engage your audience. Be concise. Think through the message you are trying to convey, and keep it short. Always use a picture that reflects this...

Anyone who's hired anyone has been there. You have a stack of CVs on your desk (or in your inbox), you need someone ASAP, and this is all just taking you so much time. You just want to hire someone and be done with it. It can be a big process to find the right person...

We've all been to those mega-conferences You know the ones; multi-day, multi-stream. Overwhelmed, much? You're not alone! Conference organisers and stakeholders want to provide their attendees with a wonderful, learned experience and know that it's a fine balance...

Contracts come in many shapes and sizes. It's easy to forget they expire and you need to renew or renegotiate your options. A bit of planning and organisation is the best means to avoid being caught out. *sigh* I hear you say... It's not that bad... What is contract...