Tutorials: 11 & 12 September; 9 & 10 October; 6 November 2010; 9.00am – 4.30pm         

Region
Sunshine Coast

Venue
Surf Air, 923 David Low Way, Marcoola Qld 

Host
Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)

Cost
Members $5,400.00
Non-Members $7,560.00

Register                                                                                                      To register click here.  For more information on this event, please contact Christina Fenton on (07) 3222 5500.

Outline
The course consists of ten modules of study as follows:

·         The Role of the Board and the Practice of Directorship

·         Directors’ Duties and Responsibilities

·         Risk: Issues for Boards

·         Strategy: The Board’s Role

·         Financial Literacy for Directors

·         Driving Financial Performance

·         The Board’s Legal Environment

·         Decision Making

·         Achieving Board Effectiveness

·         Learning into Practice (extended case study)

General Course Information:
Foundations of Directorship | Company Directors Courses | Company Directors Course Update | International Company Directors Course | In-Focus | Mastering the Boardroom | In Boardroom

Region
Brisbane

Venue
The Captains Room, The Pavilion Function and Conference Centre, Allan Board Field, 1 Bogan Street, Breakfast Creek, QLD 4010.

Host
Department of Employment Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI) in partnership with the Commonwealth Government through the Australian Institute for Commercialisation (AIC), and QMI Solutions.

Cost
Free

Register
To register click here or visit www.ausicom.com/events

Outline
The Q-WIN Monthly Client Forum provides SME clients with the opportunity to connect with other like minded businesses and with Government and Private Sector support providers to assist with their business growth.   The session will begin with a key note speaker followed by case studies and culminate with a power networking event and information forum.  

Key note speaker Dr Richard Caro, CEO and Founder of TangibleFuture Inc. will speak on:  Entrepreneurship – More Success?  Less Risk?

Case Studies will inform listeners on how others did it – tried and tested business growth solutions that will enable you to make informed decisions.  Take advantage of Networking and meet Government service providers and professionals who can assist you on your path to success. Build networks for a better bottom line.  Visit the Information Displays to find out about products and services available to your business.   

For more information, including an agenda for the day and information about keynote speaker           Dr Richard Caro, please click here.

Please direct any enquires regarding this event to Genevieve Langbien.                                           Email: education@ausicom.com or Tel: (07) 3853 5292.

Region
Brisbane

Venue
AIM Management House, Corner Boundary and Rosa Streets, Spring Hill, Brisbane

Host
Australian Institute of Management (AIM).

Cost
$946 AIM Members; $1106 Non-Members

Register
To register on-line please click here

Outline
Every organisation requires its people to have a clear understanding of their role and responsibilities and how their performance contributes to the success of the organisation.  This program covers the skills required to establish performance standards with staff, ensure that staff understand what is expected of them and how to monitor and evaluate staff performance.

For further information about the course please see the website

Region
Brisbane

Venue
AIM Management House, Corner Boundary and Rosa Streets, Spring Hill, Brisbane

Host
Australian Institute of Management (AIM).

Cost
$946 AIM Members; $1106 Non-Members

Register
To register on-line please click here

Outline
Having a sound financial knowledge of a business or organisation and understanding the impact of profit and loss on performance is an essential requirement of frontline managers.  This program is designed to enable manager with limited financial experience to prepare and implement financial plans and budgets.

For further information about the course please see the website

Region
Canberra

Venue
Hotel Realm, Canberra

Host
Australasian Industrial Research Group (AIRG).

Cost
$450 Company/Affiliates; $225 Associates; $575 Non-Members

Register
To register on-line please click here

Outline
The forum will describe identified best practices in the conduct of industrial R&D in Australia and New Zealand.  It will consider metrics as applied to “take-up” of Industrial R&D outputs; point to how industrial R&D is best leveraging public sector research and R&D resources; understand the primary drivers for companies to conduct their R&D in Australasia, both today and into the future; and ask AIRG members what they would like to see as a future role of government that might best assist them to sustain and grow the role of Australasian industrial R&D.

For further information about the conference please see the conference program

Region
Brisbane

Venue
AIM Management House, Cnr Boundary & Rosa Sts, Spring Hill, Brisbane

Host
Australian Institute of Management (AIM)

Cost
Non Member Rate: $1106.00
AIM Member Rate: $946.00
 
Register
To register for this event please click here. 

Outline
Having a sound financial knowledge of a business or organisation and understanding the impact of profit and loss on performance is an essential requirement of frontline managers.  This program is designed to enable managers with limited financial experience to prepare and implement financial plans and budgets. 

For further information, please see the website  

Region
Brisbane

Venue
Level 28, Riparian Plaza, 71 Eagle Street Brisbane

Host
Clayton Utz,

Cost
$1057 per person
$950 per person if payment is received two weeks prior to the workshop
$898 per person if in a group of three or four
$846 per person if in a group of five or more

Register
To register for this event please click here

Outline
This workshop is designed to provide a practical overview of the governance framework and issues relevant to government entities.

This intensive one day training workshop will explore frequently encountered difficulties in dealing with the operation of contracts. The focus will be on commercial arrangements that are entered into by government agencies and other public sector bodies.

This workshop will assist you to:

• Understand the legal and governance framework within which government entities operate
• Be able to evaluate the key governance risks for government entities
• Recognise and manage potential conflicts of interest situations
• Be aware of the relevant corporate governance and compliance requirements
• Understand reporting frameworks.

For further information, please click here

Region
Sunshine Coast

Venue
DEEDI Office JH Roberts House, Level 1, 60 Wises Road Maroochydore

Host
QUT Creative Enterprise Australia in partnership with QUT Fashion and made possible through an Australian Government Initiate the Enterprise Connect Grant.

Cost
Nil  (supported by Enterprise Connect)

Register
To register for this workshop and for further information contact info@creativeenterprise.qut.com.au or phone (07) 337 7805.  All participants must have an ABN.

Outline
The Fashion Futures Workshop series is designed to assist Queensland Fashion entrepreneurs to differentiate themselves in the marketplace and increase their international competitiveness through the use of digital technologies.  The Sustainable Fashion workshop, conducted by an industry expert, will focus on environmental design processes and practical assistance to streamline business practice through environmental efficiencies.  

For further information about Creative Enterprise Australia please see the website

Region
Sunshine Coast

Venue
DEEDI Office JH Roberts House, Level 1, 60 Wises Road Maroochydore

Host
QUT Creative Enterprise Australia in partnership with QUT Fashion and made possible through an Australian Government Initiate the Enterprise Connect Grant.

Cost
Nil (supported by Enterprise Connect)

Register
To register for this workshop please contact info@creativeenterprise.qut.com.au or phone (07) 3337 7801.  All participants must have an ABN.

Outline
The Fashion Futures Workshop series is designed to assist Queensland Fashion entrepreneurs to differentiate themselves in the marketplace and increase their international competitiveness through the use of digital technologies. 

Presented by an industry expert, the E Marketing workshop will focus on sales and marketing for the digital age – digital technology and global banding.  

For further information about Creative Enterprise Australia please see the website

Region
Brisbane

Venue
AIM Management House, Cnr Boundary & Rosa Sts, Spring Hill, Brisbane

Host
Australian Institute of Management (AIM)

Cost
Non Member Rate: $553.00
AIM Member Rate: $473.00

Register
To register for this event please click here.

Outline
Many leaders and supervisors are being asked to lead virtual or geographically dispersed teams.  This requires an ability to build team identity, balance technical and social systems and develop relationships amongst team members.  It also requires an ability to understand the channels of communication open to virtual team leaders and members so the most appropriate channel is chosen for the task at hand.  This program will support participants to create harmonious, respectful and productive work environments regardless of where team members are physically located. 

For further information, please click here