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SUMMARY:Communications and Governance
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 23rd July 2026 @ 10am – 12pm\nOverview\nLed by professional director and PRINZ Life Member Tracey Bridges\, this short course answers all your questions about how to work well with Boards\, and – for those who are interested – how to move into a governance career. It will touch on key aspects of Governance practice. It will comprise a presentation and plenty of time for questions\, answers and discussion. \nYour presenter is..\nTracey Bridges\, FPRINZ\, LPRINZ \nTracey Bridges is a leading practitioner in the areas of strategic communications\, behaviour change and issues management. A PRINZ Fellow\, she has worked on projects involving public\, private and not for profit organisations. She is an experienced facilitator\, and provides professional development and mentoring for communications teams\, management teams and boards. \nTracey had a twenty year career in communication consulting\, including as a founding partner of trans-Tasman communications consultancy SenateSHJ. These days\, Tracey is a Director and co-Founder of The Good Registry\, a social enterprise helping people translate their gift spending into donations to good causes. She’s also a professional director\, serving as Chair of the Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency\, and a Trustee for the Wellington Regional Stadium Trust and the Digital Media Trust.
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SUMMARY:Speechwriting Essentials
DESCRIPTION:July 28th & 29th @ 9:30am – 12:00pm (2 x morning sessions)\nOverview\nA successful speech can change the world\, but it starts with a blank page. \nThis workshop empowers speechwriters to assemble their ideas\, find their voice\, and earn their audience’s attention. It demystifies the speechwriting process\, including the crucial planning phase when writing speeches for others\, and encourages purposeful\, effective storytelling. \nThis workshop has been designed for professionals from all sectors who seek to be more effective communicators and storytellers\, and incorporates writing and editing exercises. \nNo prior speechwriting experience is required. \nHere’s what you’ll learn… \nModule 1: \n\nKey speech types\nThe speechwriting process – timeframes and responsibilities\nThe anatomy of a successful speech – timing and structure\n\nModule wrap and take home exercise \nModule 2: \n\nVoice\, tone\, and readability\nIncorporating wit\, humour\, and anecdotes\nLearning from exemplar speechwriters\, and speechmakers\nSeeking feedback\n\nTying it all together to plan your next great speech \nZoom links will be sent out closer to the date. \nMeet the facilitator\nCameron Pegg is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio. Cameron has created a suite of content and writing courses for the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program\, and is a founding editorial board member of the Journal of Education Advancement and Marketing (UK).
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations
DESCRIPTION:8th – 10th September 2026 @ 9:30am-12:00pm\, (3x morning sessions)\n					\nOverview\nIf you are new to public relations\, get ready to enter a profession undergoing a seismic shift. \nThe purpose of public relations remains the same – building and sustaining the relationships that organisations need to maintain their licence to operate. What has changed are the methods of practice. Artificial intelligence\, new communication challenges and stakeholder expectations of transparency and accountability mean practitioners now need broader capabilities and stronger judgement than ever before. \nThis course provides a practical introduction to modern public relations and leadership communication. It explores what public relations is for\, how it works in practice and the range of roles practitioners are expected to play today\, from strategist and adviser to coordinator and orchestrator of complex activity. It provides practical instruction on skills and capability development from ethical and innovative use of AI\, risk and issues management\, storytelling and stakeholder engagement to developing\, managing and measuring programmes and campaigns. \nDesigned for you if you are new to public relations or communication\, this is a course that offers a clear grounding in both the principles of the profession and the realities of working in it today – and tomorrow. \nLearning Outcomes\n\nUnderstand the purpose and responsibilities of public relations in organisations and communities\nRecognise the different – and changing – roles public relations and communication practitioners undertake\nUnderstand how artificial intelligence and digital systems have changed methods of practice Understand fundamentals of strategy\, planning and evaluation\nIdentify the basics of risk\, issues and crisis communication\nRecognise the importance of ethics\, judgement and stakeholder relationships\n\nAcross three interactive sessions\, you will explore:\n\nWhat public relations is\, what it does and why it matters\nHow public relations works in practice\, including strategy and planning\nThe different roles within the profession and the capabilities required\n\n\nHow to apply artificial intelligence in today’s practice environment\nFundamentals of measurement\, evaluation and demonstrating value\nManaging risk\, issues and crises in a communication context\nEthics\, responsibility and professional judgement in modern practice\n\nGST included and Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Pease do check your spam box.  \nYour presenter is..\nCatherine Arrow LPRINZ FPRINZ FCIPR\nCatherine Arrow is a pioneer and recognised leader in public relations education and practice and was named Global Public Relations Practitioner of the Year at the World PR Awards. She works with professionals and organisations of all types to build capability\, strengthen strategy and deliver meaningful outcomes. \nAs founder and director of PR Knowledge Hub\, Catherine leads an independent learning centre that provides high-quality professional development for practitioners worldwide — in person\, online and on demand. Her work spans organisational relations\, internal communication\, public engagement\, advocacy\, ethics\, risk and reputation\, with a central focus on the practical use of emerging technologies. Over the last decade\, she has focused on exploring and communicating the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on public relations and society\, providing critical training and guidance and launching the first global AI in PR Capability Certification in 2022. Catherine supports practitioners at all stages of their career\, helping them navigate complexity\, build trust and lead with purpose. \nCatherine is a Life member and Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations\, Accredited Fellow ASEAN PR Network and a Founding Chartered Public Relations Practitioner. She is a Member of the Commission on Public Relations Education and a Member of the Institute of Directors. Contributions to the public relations profession include her eight-year tenure as board member and Secretary of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management and she is an active member of the International Advisory Board for FERPI. A respected writer and speaker on the societal impacts of public relations\, Catherine’s career has spanned the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and she is a recipient of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand President’s Award for exemplary contribution to the profession.
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