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SUMMARY:The View from the Top on Communications - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-view-from-the-top-on-communications/
LOCATION:Wharewaka Function Centre\,\, Taranaki Wharf\, Wellington
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231116T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231116T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T233309
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SUMMARY:How to secure a PR seat at the Executive table - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/how-to-secure-a-pr-seat-at-the-executive-table/
LOCATION:The Front Room\, Spark NZ\, 167 Victoria Street West
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231129T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231129T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T233309
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SUMMARY:PRINZ Special General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-special-general-meeting/
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LOCATION:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-special-general-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231130T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231130T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T233309
CREATED:20231010T012302Z
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SUMMARY:PRINZ Southern’s End of Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-southerns-end-of-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Dux Central  144 Lichfield Street\, Christchurch Central City\, Christchurch 8011
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231205T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T233309
CREATED:20230615T203034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T035555Z
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SUMMARY:Transforming Internal Communication in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/transforming-internal-communication-in-the-age-of-ai/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231212T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T233309
CREATED:20231123T210758Z
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SUMMARY:Waikato Christmas Drinks
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-christmas-drinks/
LOCATION:Mr Pickles Bar & Eatery\, 298 Victoria Street\, Hamilton Central\, Hamilton\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240123T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T233309
CREATED:20231120T015316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T235248Z
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SUMMARY:PR Horizons
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/pr-horizons/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240201T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T233309
CREATED:20231129T001526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T232623Z
UID:36234-1706779800-1706788800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Ethics\, Risk and Reputation in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ethics-risk-and-reputation-in-the-age-of-ai-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240213T163000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240213T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T233309
CREATED:20231010T223212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T235052Z
UID:35339-1707841800-1707847200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Shotgun Blast from the Deep
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/shotgun-blast-from-the-deep/
LOCATION:NIWA\, Gate 10 Silverdale Road Hillcrest\, Parking lot 135C Silverdale Road\, Hillcrest\, Hamilton
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240215T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T233309
CREATED:20240126T002251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T002251Z
UID:37171-1708016400-1708027200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:It's not a dirty little secret - it's Central Networking Drinks!
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/its-not-a-dirty-little-secret-its-central-networking-drinks/
LOCATION:Dirty Little Secret Rooftop Bar\, 54 Taranaki St\, Wellington
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240219T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T233309
CREATED:20231129T010815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T010815Z
UID:36253-1708335000-1708603200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/introduction-to-public-relations-4/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240220T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240220T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T233309
CREATED:20240130T020123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T011210Z
UID:37193-1708450200-1708455600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:PRINZ Tauranga PR & Communications Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-tauranga-comms-catch-up/
LOCATION:Aurecon Office\, 247 Cameron Rd\, Tauranga
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240221T163000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240221T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T233309
CREATED:20240130T015908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T221347Z
UID:37187-1708533000-1708538400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:PRINZ Rotorua PR & Communications Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-rotorua-comms-catch-up/
LOCATION:The Shine Collective 1123 Pukuatua St Rotorua
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240222T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240222T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T233309
CREATED:20240124T234242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T024851Z
UID:36901-1708623000-1708630200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:The Future of PR - Hybrid Expert Panel Event
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-future-of-pr-hybrid-expert-panel-event/
LOCATION:ANZ 23 Albert Street\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland 1010
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240227T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240227T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T233309
CREATED:20240109T014521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T212334Z
UID:36651-1709026200-1709033400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Demystifying Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/demystifying-google-analytics-4-ga4/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240229T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240229T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T233309
CREATED:20240124T002737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T002859Z
UID:37040-1709227800-1709235000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Working Well with the News Media - Taranaki PRINZ Panel Event
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/working-well-with-the-news-media-taranaki-prinz-panel-event/
LOCATION:The Most FM Radio Station\, 27 Liardet St\, New Plymouth
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240307T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240307T090000
DTSTAMP:20260423T233309
CREATED:20240214T222014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T212210Z
UID:37716-1709796600-1709802000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Waikato Coffee Catch-up
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-coffee-catch-up/
LOCATION:Joe’s Garage\, 6 Bryce Street\, Hamilton Central
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240307T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240307T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T233309
CREATED:20240223T002025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T002214Z
UID:37960-1709832600-1709838000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays/
LOCATION:Hotel Ponsonby\, 1 Saint Marys Road\, St Marys Bay\, Auckland 1011
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240314T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T233309
CREATED:20240214T223209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T215036Z
UID:37706-1710417600-1710421200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Rewiring for Resilience
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/rewiring-for-resilience/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240314T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240314T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T233309
CREATED:20231205T031234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T021815Z
UID:36323-1710437400-1710444600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:How to Unleash AI in PR - A game changer event - sponsored by Robert Walters (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/how-to-unleash-ai-in-pr-a-game-changer-event-sponsored-by-robert-walters/
LOCATION:Robert Walters Offices Auckland\, Level 9\, PWC Tower\, 15 Customs St\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240326T121000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240326T131000
DTSTAMP:20260423T233309
CREATED:20240313T211326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T010801Z
UID:38473-1711455000-1711458600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Employee Engagement Learning Lunch
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/employment-engagement-learning-lunch/
LOCATION:1.3 Kākāriki\, Level 1  The Aurora Centre 56 – 66 The Terrace Wellington
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240404T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240404T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T233309
CREATED:20240327T211518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T211930Z
UID:38850-1712251800-1712251800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/first-thursdays/
LOCATION:Hotel Ponsonby\, 1 Saint Marys Road\, St Marys Bay\, Auckland 1011
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240411T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T233309
CREATED:20231122T001658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T003945Z
UID:36075-1712826000-1712840400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Media Training for PR & Communications Professionals with Mary Lambie - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/media-training-for-pr-communications-professionals-with-mary-lambie/
LOCATION:TVNZ – Cnr Victoria St West\, 100 Victoria Street West\, Auckland Central\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240415T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T233309
CREATED:20231218T032303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T014448Z
UID:36569-1713173400-1713441600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-4/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240422T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T233309
CREATED:20231218T025209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T013043Z
UID:36556-1713778200-1713873600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Advancing Digital Strategies in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/advancing-digital-strategies-in-the-age-of-ai/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240502T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240502T233000
DTSTAMP:20260423T233309
CREATED:20240422T234331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T012636Z
UID:39378-1714671000-1714692600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-2/
LOCATION:Hotel Ponsonby\, 1 Saint Marys Road\, St Marys Bay\, Auckland 1011
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240503T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T233310
CREATED:20231212T054616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T044657Z
UID:36441-1714730400-1714737600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Communications and Governance
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/communications-and-governance/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240507T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T233310
CREATED:20240121T211739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T215713Z
UID:36882-1715074200-1715169600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Developing Persuasive Presentations
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/developing-persuasive-presentations/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240509T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240509T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T233310
CREATED:20240315T011104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T041932Z
UID:38514-1715275800-1715283000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Hope\, Resignation or Relief - A High-Profile Panel Discussion on the best ways forward for NZ's Fourth Estate (Hybrid Event)
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hope-resignation-or-relief-a-high-profile-panel-discussion-on-the-best-ways-forward-for-nzs-fourth-estate-hybrid/
LOCATION:Room C\, EMA\, Building/145 Khyber Pass Road\, Grafton\, Auckland 1023
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240513T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240516T120000
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SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy & Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-evaluation-4/
LOCATION:Online
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