BUSINESS TRAINING PROGRAMMES
Unlock Your Potential with Our Collaborative Business Training Platform!
At the Waikato Chamber of Commerce we believe in the power of collective growth. Our unique approach combines expert-led training sessions with valuable insights and experiences from our members. Join us to elevate your skills, expand your network, and maximise your business impact.
For more information, please email jenny.macgregor@waikatochamber.co.nz or call 021 037 8360
2025 EVENTS
Generative AI Workshop with Houston Technology
12 February 2025
Workshop #1 – 9am to 10.30am
Workshop #2 – 11am to 12.30pm
Chamber Members: Free
Non Chamber Members: $79.00
Generative AI is a form of AI that understands and generates human-like text. It can engage in conversations, answer questions, generate pictures and provide assistance on various topics.
The most high-profile example of Generative AI is ChatGPT. Released in November 2022, the free technology is now used by over 150 million people. No other software has had that rapid rate of adoption. This is because ChatGPT is based on natural language. Even someone who has never before seen or used the software will be able to use it with just less than an hour of training. The range of uses for Generative AI is unending.
Come to this Introduction to Generative AI Workshop to:
• Find out what Generative AI is.
• Understand the differences between the two versions of ChatGPT and MS 365 Copilot.
• Discover what you can use the tools for.
• Get hands-on training on how to use them.
• Recognise what the limitations and risks are.
• Get answers to your questions during Q&A.
Register quickly, workshops are limited to 30 attendees!
Workshop requisites:
A laptop with ChatGPT (Free or Paid version) and Microsoft 365 Copilot (optional) ready to use with the ability to connect to Wi-Fi. Read the instructions on how to install ChatGPT HERE.
It's not me, it's you! Conflict Management Training
19 March 2025 - 9am to 10.30am
Chamber Members: $179.00
Non Chamber Members: $199.00
How much time do you devote to fighting fires for people, pussyfooting around people, proving your point to people or doing your best to stay awake when people are just going on and on and on?
People! Wouldn’t your job be so much easier if it wasn’t for PEOPLE? - but we need them, and they need us.
Learn how to get on with people by understanding them.
Your team can’t trust each other until they understand each other, so come and pick up some great tips on how to not only understand people, but to predict what they’re likely to say, do and feel.
Need the competitive advantage of coherence?
Business Owners Programme in partnership with the Icehouse
Programme dates of 3 April, 8 May and 5 June 2025
We are delighted to partner with The Icehouse to deliver The Business Owner Programme – a capability development solution for Waikato business owners.
This programme provides a unique learning environment for business owners, in three full days of learning, over three months. The program will provide you with the tools, support, and connections to drive progress and create a better business.
The programme is designed for owners of businesses with revenue between $1M to $3M+.
What will you get from this programme?
Deciding where your business will operate and how you will win in the future
Driving growth from the top – Leadership, Mindset and Resilience
Building a high performing team and culture in the business
Transforming how your business wins sales and why customers choose you?
Generating growth through digital / social media channels
Understanding of accounting and finance principles
Build a Business Growth Plan to keep you focussed.
Investment
Waikato Business Chamber members $5,499
Non Members: $6,499.00
Note: this programme is registered for Management Capability Funding, which may be available through the Regional Business Partner Network.
Limited scholarships through our partners are also available, email jenny.macgregor@waikatochamber.co.nz to enquire.
