Business Systems Tools

"I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your presentation this morning.  Light relief after a couple of pretty dry speakers, and proof that while things are serious, we can still interject some life and energy into our businesses!"

"Activate Management have been a steering wheel for my business and a sounding board for my ideas. I wouldn't be without their services."

Mike Plain, Auckland Heat Pumps, Auckland NZ

 "Excellent article! I just forwarded it to all my staff"

 Ben Willacy, Testing Questions Ltd, Auckland NZ

  "I learnt a lot and improved the way we did things as a result.

The systems introduced have enabled us to keep track of jobs much more effectively. We now have improved methods for job costing, following jobs and understanding jobs."

Dave Nallard, Nallard Construction Ltd

"My head was spinning, my business had grown quickly and all I knew was I needed some guidance and structure..... Lisa helped me get organised and build something that can operate without me."

Liz Burton, Garden Decor Ltd, Auckland NZ

   “Great use of my time and well facilitated. Thanks very much. Learned heaps and still learning.”

Natasha Polai, HR Manager

Who have we helped?

Our training and consulting services have helped hundreds of managers develop their skills.

Click here to see some of the organisations these managers came from.

"I expected a fairly traditional course based on financial criteria/needs but have come away with a broader perspective of a range of attributes/skills required which should help me manage more effectively."

Peter Crighton, Carter Holt Harvey Engineered Wood Products

“We found it of huge benefit to getting started on the strategic path – it certainly made us see it in a different light and not something to be afraid of, nor something that you need a degree for just to understand what your companies strategy is actually saying!”

Justine Brady, IMG (Integrated Maintenance Group)

"Great course. Great time.  Can't wait to implement."

Craig Tweedie, Environmental Health  Management Services

 “Very informative and will help with my everyday issues that arise and looking at the bigger picture. Have found that the tools will be extremely useful in my current role and any future roles.”

Craig Inger, Train Services Manager

"Great course thank you. As previously mentioned I've been on many courses where I've struggled to see the relevance or apply the tools - this wasn't one of them. Apart from the sales part, I found it all very relevant, with useful tools and the course was very well delivered and enjoyable."

Operations Manager, Middle Manager, Auckland

"I just want to say thank you for the work you did with us, which has proved to be particularly valuable in helping to get our heads around a whole lot of different priorities...you helped us to achieve order and a way forward. Involving the wider team has been an important step in helping to grow engagement.
 

So thank you indeed for the way you worked with us to achieve a great outcome."

General Manager, Auckland

   "Being able to work through the ideas in respect to our business during the course meant I understood and retained a lot more."

Kirsteen Day, Middle Manager, Obex Medical

"What a fabulous newsletter"

Sandy McPhee, iPayroll, Auckland NZ

 "Sometimes we are struggling with getting our systems in place. I feel good when your newsletter arrives - you seem to know where we're at and what to do."

Kath Fitzpatrick, Owner Manager, Nose to Tail

"It is good to see some training that is based within the business so it is relative and the projects can have some value and it is not just an exercise destined for the book shelf. The topics were very appropriate and this has filled a space in the puzzle that has been missing for some time."

Regional Operations Manager, Senior Manager, Auckland

"Thoroughly enjoyable. I have a lot of ideas that I'm going to try in our workplace - thank you."

 Quinton Darby, General Manager, Auckland NZ

"Activate offers personal service, a low key approach and cost effetiveness.  We have just received end of year figures and have had an excellent year following our work with Lisa - thank you."

Dave Woodfield, Owner Manager, Signwise

As your business grows, ensure your management skills grow with it.

Review our service listing to see how we can help you achieve your business goals.

"I subscribe to quite a few newsletters, most I skim through, but Lisa's I read from beginning to end.  It's like a bosom buddy that understands, offers practical advice and makes me feel I'm on the right track."

Barry Robinson, SAFE Engineering, Auckland NZ

“Lisa is an awesome presenter and facilitator. I look forward to further development of my plans and ‘Mobilize’ and feel that Lisa has contributed to my knowledge and any success through this course.”

Megan Stewart, Director, Mobilize and ICC

“I have found this course to be one of my favourites...It was everything I expected and more.  It not only gave me some good tools but it helped me get a better understanding of my organisation."

Tania Gardiner, Norske Skog

"Activate have helped us manage our substantial growth by providing us with practical tools and analysis. They've helped us understand the financial, staff and process side of our business better, putting in systems to manage it more effectively. Throughout it all, they've helped us focus on what's really important to our business, and keep up with our growth."

 Darren Black, Owner manager

"Lisa understood the challenges we had and was able to implement a simple system that worked for us.  It wasn't rigid and she customised it to suit our needs." 

 John German, Quality Lock Installations, Auckland NZ

“I really enjoyed the fun way the course was presented.  It was great to get extra help and feedback whilst doing the assignments.”

Jaqui Toung, HR Manager

  “Great presenter – relevant and great to use back in the workplace. Very good for progressing ‘hard to do’ actions - and is working better than expected already.”

Carl Morton, Middle Manager

Activate Management Group Limited provides services that are registered for the NZTE Capability Development Voucher Scheme.
 

Under the scheme Owner Managers may be eligilbe for up to $5000 per year towards management capability development.

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Owner Managers - grow your business with our Ignite development programme. 

Our next series starts on 17 July 2012.

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“Exceeded original expectations, resulted in applications to workplace rather than just theory.”

Christina Gibbons, Accountant, NZ