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SUMMARY:Sub-editing and Proofreading - Key writing and editing tips to make your copy sing
DESCRIPTION:23rd & 24th June 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis seminar explores why critical thinking is far more difficult than most people assume and why even experienced professionals often fall into hidden cognitive traps that affect judgement\, strategy\, and decision-making. Drawing on more than 30 years of social science research and insights industry experience\, Carl will reveal how people are naturally wired to defend their views rather than test them\, how organisational cultures can unintentionally suppress questioning\, and how cognitive biases quietly shape the way we interpret information. At the end of this course participants will leave with: Practical critical thinking tools to immediately apply to business decisions and strategic planning.Decision-making frameworks that promote scientific thinking over defensive reasoning.Techniques to identify and counter cognitive biases in themselves and their teams.Strategies to nurture organizational skepticism without creating toxic negativity.Methods to evaluate AI-generated insights and information sources more critically.Actionable approaches to create a culture that rewards questioning and intellectual humility.Self-assessment techniques to recognise when you’re not thinking critically\, andEasily applicable insights backed by 30+ years of research and insights industry experience.Ideal for communications\, PR\, and strategy professionals navigating AI-driven insights\, complex narratives\, and high-stakes decision-making\, this course will sharpen the thinking skills that underpin effective leadership and sound strategy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet the facilitator Carl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company:https://www.curiositycompany.co.nz/   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/sub-editing-and-proofreading-key-writing-and-editing-tips-to-make-your-copy-sing-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260416T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260416T091500
DTSTAMP:20260430T202823
CREATED:20260324T045154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T043218Z
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SUMMARY:Auckland Breakfast Event: New Zealanders love podcasts - Here's how to make it work for your organisation
DESCRIPTION:23rd & 24th June 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis seminar explores why critical thinking is far more difficult than most people assume and why even experienced professionals often fall into hidden cognitive traps that affect judgement\, strategy\, and decision-making. Drawing on more than 30 years of social science research and insights industry experience\, Carl will reveal how people are naturally wired to defend their views rather than test them\, how organisational cultures can unintentionally suppress questioning\, and how cognitive biases quietly shape the way we interpret information. At the end of this course participants will leave with: Practical critical thinking tools to immediately apply to business decisions and strategic planning.Decision-making frameworks that promote scientific thinking over defensive reasoning.Techniques to identify and counter cognitive biases in themselves and their teams.Strategies to nurture organizational skepticism without creating toxic negativity.Methods to evaluate AI-generated insights and information sources more critically.Actionable approaches to create a culture that rewards questioning and intellectual humility.Self-assessment techniques to recognise when you’re not thinking critically\, andEasily applicable insights backed by 30+ years of research and insights industry experience.Ideal for communications\, PR\, and strategy professionals navigating AI-driven insights\, complex narratives\, and high-stakes decision-making\, this course will sharpen the thinking skills that underpin effective leadership and sound strategy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet the facilitator Carl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company:https://www.curiositycompany.co.nz/   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-breakfast-event-new-zealanders-love-podcasts-heres-how-to-make-it-work-for-your-organisation/
LOCATION:Hays Recruitment\, Level 36\, ANZ Centre\, 23-29 Albert Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260420T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202823
CREATED:20251218T003435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T214134Z
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SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:23rd & 24th June 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis seminar explores why critical thinking is far more difficult than most people assume and why even experienced professionals often fall into hidden cognitive traps that affect judgement\, strategy\, and decision-making. Drawing on more than 30 years of social science research and insights industry experience\, Carl will reveal how people are naturally wired to defend their views rather than test them\, how organisational cultures can unintentionally suppress questioning\, and how cognitive biases quietly shape the way we interpret information. At the end of this course participants will leave with: Practical critical thinking tools to immediately apply to business decisions and strategic planning.Decision-making frameworks that promote scientific thinking over defensive reasoning.Techniques to identify and counter cognitive biases in themselves and their teams.Strategies to nurture organizational skepticism without creating toxic negativity.Methods to evaluate AI-generated insights and information sources more critically.Actionable approaches to create a culture that rewards questioning and intellectual humility.Self-assessment techniques to recognise when you’re not thinking critically\, andEasily applicable insights backed by 30+ years of research and insights industry experience.Ideal for communications\, PR\, and strategy professionals navigating AI-driven insights\, complex narratives\, and high-stakes decision-making\, this course will sharpen the thinking skills that underpin effective leadership and sound strategy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet the facilitator Carl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company:https://www.curiositycompany.co.nz/   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-7/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260421T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202823
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Real-Time Salary Insights with LiveRem - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:23rd & 24th June 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis seminar explores why critical thinking is far more difficult than most people assume and why even experienced professionals often fall into hidden cognitive traps that affect judgement\, strategy\, and decision-making. Drawing on more than 30 years of social science research and insights industry experience\, Carl will reveal how people are naturally wired to defend their views rather than test them\, how organisational cultures can unintentionally suppress questioning\, and how cognitive biases quietly shape the way we interpret information. At the end of this course participants will leave with: Practical critical thinking tools to immediately apply to business decisions and strategic planning.Decision-making frameworks that promote scientific thinking over defensive reasoning.Techniques to identify and counter cognitive biases in themselves and their teams.Strategies to nurture organizational skepticism without creating toxic negativity.Methods to evaluate AI-generated insights and information sources more critically.Actionable approaches to create a culture that rewards questioning and intellectual humility.Self-assessment techniques to recognise when you’re not thinking critically\, andEasily applicable insights backed by 30+ years of research and insights industry experience.Ideal for communications\, PR\, and strategy professionals navigating AI-driven insights\, complex narratives\, and high-stakes decision-making\, this course will sharpen the thinking skills that underpin effective leadership and sound strategy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet the facilitator Carl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company:https://www.curiositycompany.co.nz/   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/unlocking-real-time-salary-insights-with-liverem-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202823
CREATED:20251218T010712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T030523Z
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SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management
DESCRIPTION:23rd & 24th June 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis seminar explores why critical thinking is far more difficult than most people assume and why even experienced professionals often fall into hidden cognitive traps that affect judgement\, strategy\, and decision-making. Drawing on more than 30 years of social science research and insights industry experience\, Carl will reveal how people are naturally wired to defend their views rather than test them\, how organisational cultures can unintentionally suppress questioning\, and how cognitive biases quietly shape the way we interpret information. At the end of this course participants will leave with: Practical critical thinking tools to immediately apply to business decisions and strategic planning.Decision-making frameworks that promote scientific thinking over defensive reasoning.Techniques to identify and counter cognitive biases in themselves and their teams.Strategies to nurture organizational skepticism without creating toxic negativity.Methods to evaluate AI-generated insights and information sources more critically.Actionable approaches to create a culture that rewards questioning and intellectual humility.Self-assessment techniques to recognise when you’re not thinking critically\, andEasily applicable insights backed by 30+ years of research and insights industry experience.Ideal for communications\, PR\, and strategy professionals navigating AI-driven insights\, complex narratives\, and high-stakes decision-making\, this course will sharpen the thinking skills that underpin effective leadership and sound strategy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet the facilitator Carl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company:https://www.curiositycompany.co.nz/   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management-8/
LOCATION:GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Offices\, 100 College Hill\, Auckland\, Ponsonby\, 1011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T090000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202823
CREATED:20260330T040931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T040931Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast for the brain: Critical thinking
DESCRIPTION:23rd & 24th June 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis seminar explores why critical thinking is far more difficult than most people assume and why even experienced professionals often fall into hidden cognitive traps that affect judgement\, strategy\, and decision-making. Drawing on more than 30 years of social science research and insights industry experience\, Carl will reveal how people are naturally wired to defend their views rather than test them\, how organisational cultures can unintentionally suppress questioning\, and how cognitive biases quietly shape the way we interpret information. At the end of this course participants will leave with: Practical critical thinking tools to immediately apply to business decisions and strategic planning.Decision-making frameworks that promote scientific thinking over defensive reasoning.Techniques to identify and counter cognitive biases in themselves and their teams.Strategies to nurture organizational skepticism without creating toxic negativity.Methods to evaluate AI-generated insights and information sources more critically.Actionable approaches to create a culture that rewards questioning and intellectual humility.Self-assessment techniques to recognise when you’re not thinking critically\, andEasily applicable insights backed by 30+ years of research and insights industry experience.Ideal for communications\, PR\, and strategy professionals navigating AI-driven insights\, complex narratives\, and high-stakes decision-making\, this course will sharpen the thinking skills that underpin effective leadership and sound strategy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet the facilitator Carl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company:https://www.curiositycompany.co.nz/   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/breakfast-for-the-brain-critical-thinking/
LOCATION:Environment Canterbury\, 200 Tuam Street\, Christchurch\, 8011
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202823
CREATED:20260417T050535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T044057Z
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SUMMARY:UC Student Networking Event: The Inside Track
DESCRIPTION:23rd & 24th June 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis seminar explores why critical thinking is far more difficult than most people assume and why even experienced professionals often fall into hidden cognitive traps that affect judgement\, strategy\, and decision-making. Drawing on more than 30 years of social science research and insights industry experience\, Carl will reveal how people are naturally wired to defend their views rather than test them\, how organisational cultures can unintentionally suppress questioning\, and how cognitive biases quietly shape the way we interpret information. At the end of this course participants will leave with: Practical critical thinking tools to immediately apply to business decisions and strategic planning.Decision-making frameworks that promote scientific thinking over defensive reasoning.Techniques to identify and counter cognitive biases in themselves and their teams.Strategies to nurture organizational skepticism without creating toxic negativity.Methods to evaluate AI-generated insights and information sources more critically.Actionable approaches to create a culture that rewards questioning and intellectual humility.Self-assessment techniques to recognise when you’re not thinking critically\, andEasily applicable insights backed by 30+ years of research and insights industry experience.Ideal for communications\, PR\, and strategy professionals navigating AI-driven insights\, complex narratives\, and high-stakes decision-making\, this course will sharpen the thinking skills that underpin effective leadership and sound strategy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet the facilitator Carl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company:https://www.curiositycompany.co.nz/   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/uc-student-networking-event-the-inside-track/
LOCATION:James Logie Room 613\, 20 Kirkwood Avenue\, Upper Riccarton\, Christchurch\, 8041\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260505T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260505T124500
DTSTAMP:20260430T202823
CREATED:20260114T215535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T105512Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Press Release Writing and Media Pitching: Tips from a former newspaper editor on getting your story into the media
DESCRIPTION:23rd & 24th June 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis seminar explores why critical thinking is far more difficult than most people assume and why even experienced professionals often fall into hidden cognitive traps that affect judgement\, strategy\, and decision-making. Drawing on more than 30 years of social science research and insights industry experience\, Carl will reveal how people are naturally wired to defend their views rather than test them\, how organisational cultures can unintentionally suppress questioning\, and how cognitive biases quietly shape the way we interpret information. At the end of this course participants will leave with: Practical critical thinking tools to immediately apply to business decisions and strategic planning.Decision-making frameworks that promote scientific thinking over defensive reasoning.Techniques to identify and counter cognitive biases in themselves and their teams.Strategies to nurture organizational skepticism without creating toxic negativity.Methods to evaluate AI-generated insights and information sources more critically.Actionable approaches to create a culture that rewards questioning and intellectual humility.Self-assessment techniques to recognise when you’re not thinking critically\, andEasily applicable insights backed by 30+ years of research and insights industry experience.Ideal for communications\, PR\, and strategy professionals navigating AI-driven insights\, complex narratives\, and high-stakes decision-making\, this course will sharpen the thinking skills that underpin effective leadership and sound strategy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet the facilitator Carl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company:https://www.curiositycompany.co.nz/   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/press-release-writing-and-media-pitching-tips-from-a-former-newspaper-editor-on-getting-your-story-into-the-media-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202823
CREATED:20260203T000920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T000923Z
UID:53825-1778662800-1779278400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:The Inside Scoop: Strategic Internal Comms for Your Organisation
DESCRIPTION:23rd & 24th June 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis seminar explores why critical thinking is far more difficult than most people assume and why even experienced professionals often fall into hidden cognitive traps that affect judgement\, strategy\, and decision-making. Drawing on more than 30 years of social science research and insights industry experience\, Carl will reveal how people are naturally wired to defend their views rather than test them\, how organisational cultures can unintentionally suppress questioning\, and how cognitive biases quietly shape the way we interpret information. At the end of this course participants will leave with: Practical critical thinking tools to immediately apply to business decisions and strategic planning.Decision-making frameworks that promote scientific thinking over defensive reasoning.Techniques to identify and counter cognitive biases in themselves and their teams.Strategies to nurture organizational skepticism without creating toxic negativity.Methods to evaluate AI-generated insights and information sources more critically.Actionable approaches to create a culture that rewards questioning and intellectual humility.Self-assessment techniques to recognise when you’re not thinking critically\, andEasily applicable insights backed by 30+ years of research and insights industry experience.Ideal for communications\, PR\, and strategy professionals navigating AI-driven insights\, complex narratives\, and high-stakes decision-making\, this course will sharpen the thinking skills that underpin effective leadership and sound strategy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet the facilitator Carl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company:https://www.curiositycompany.co.nz/   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-inside-scoop-strategic-internal-comms-for-your-organisation/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260514T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260514T083000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202823
CREATED:20260401T224337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T224337Z
UID:55543-1778743800-1778747400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:From Overwhelm to Clarity: Navigating High-Pressure Environments
DESCRIPTION:23rd & 24th June 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis seminar explores why critical thinking is far more difficult than most people assume and why even experienced professionals often fall into hidden cognitive traps that affect judgement\, strategy\, and decision-making. Drawing on more than 30 years of social science research and insights industry experience\, Carl will reveal how people are naturally wired to defend their views rather than test them\, how organisational cultures can unintentionally suppress questioning\, and how cognitive biases quietly shape the way we interpret information. At the end of this course participants will leave with: Practical critical thinking tools to immediately apply to business decisions and strategic planning.Decision-making frameworks that promote scientific thinking over defensive reasoning.Techniques to identify and counter cognitive biases in themselves and their teams.Strategies to nurture organizational skepticism without creating toxic negativity.Methods to evaluate AI-generated insights and information sources more critically.Actionable approaches to create a culture that rewards questioning and intellectual humility.Self-assessment techniques to recognise when you’re not thinking critically\, andEasily applicable insights backed by 30+ years of research and insights industry experience.Ideal for communications\, PR\, and strategy professionals navigating AI-driven insights\, complex narratives\, and high-stakes decision-making\, this course will sharpen the thinking skills that underpin effective leadership and sound strategy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet the facilitator Carl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company:https://www.curiositycompany.co.nz/   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/from-overwhelm-to-clarity-navigating-high-pressure-environments/
LOCATION:Auckland Council\, Auckland House\, 135 Albert Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260519T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202823
CREATED:20260302T002530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T002530Z
UID:54974-1779183000-1779364800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations
DESCRIPTION:23rd & 24th June 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis seminar explores why critical thinking is far more difficult than most people assume and why even experienced professionals often fall into hidden cognitive traps that affect judgement\, strategy\, and decision-making. Drawing on more than 30 years of social science research and insights industry experience\, Carl will reveal how people are naturally wired to defend their views rather than test them\, how organisational cultures can unintentionally suppress questioning\, and how cognitive biases quietly shape the way we interpret information. At the end of this course participants will leave with: Practical critical thinking tools to immediately apply to business decisions and strategic planning.Decision-making frameworks that promote scientific thinking over defensive reasoning.Techniques to identify and counter cognitive biases in themselves and their teams.Strategies to nurture organizational skepticism without creating toxic negativity.Methods to evaluate AI-generated insights and information sources more critically.Actionable approaches to create a culture that rewards questioning and intellectual humility.Self-assessment techniques to recognise when you’re not thinking critically\, andEasily applicable insights backed by 30+ years of research and insights industry experience.Ideal for communications\, PR\, and strategy professionals navigating AI-driven insights\, complex narratives\, and high-stakes decision-making\, this course will sharpen the thinking skills that underpin effective leadership and sound strategy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet the facilitator Carl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company:https://www.curiositycompany.co.nz/   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/introduction-to-public-relations-8/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202823
CREATED:20260420T040810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T040810Z
UID:55994-1780498800-1780506000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:PRINZ Annual General Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:23rd & 24th June 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis seminar explores why critical thinking is far more difficult than most people assume and why even experienced professionals often fall into hidden cognitive traps that affect judgement\, strategy\, and decision-making. Drawing on more than 30 years of social science research and insights industry experience\, Carl will reveal how people are naturally wired to defend their views rather than test them\, how organisational cultures can unintentionally suppress questioning\, and how cognitive biases quietly shape the way we interpret information. At the end of this course participants will leave with: Practical critical thinking tools to immediately apply to business decisions and strategic planning.Decision-making frameworks that promote scientific thinking over defensive reasoning.Techniques to identify and counter cognitive biases in themselves and their teams.Strategies to nurture organizational skepticism without creating toxic negativity.Methods to evaluate AI-generated insights and information sources more critically.Actionable approaches to create a culture that rewards questioning and intellectual humility.Self-assessment techniques to recognise when you’re not thinking critically\, andEasily applicable insights backed by 30+ years of research and insights industry experience.Ideal for communications\, PR\, and strategy professionals navigating AI-driven insights\, complex narratives\, and high-stakes decision-making\, this course will sharpen the thinking skills that underpin effective leadership and sound strategy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet the facilitator Carl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company:https://www.curiositycompany.co.nz/   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-annual-general-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202823
CREATED:20260412T220914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T232630Z
UID:55703-1780560000-1780592400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:PRINZ Conference 2026: Meet the Future
DESCRIPTION:23rd & 24th June 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis seminar explores why critical thinking is far more difficult than most people assume and why even experienced professionals often fall into hidden cognitive traps that affect judgement\, strategy\, and decision-making. Drawing on more than 30 years of social science research and insights industry experience\, Carl will reveal how people are naturally wired to defend their views rather than test them\, how organisational cultures can unintentionally suppress questioning\, and how cognitive biases quietly shape the way we interpret information. At the end of this course participants will leave with: Practical critical thinking tools to immediately apply to business decisions and strategic planning.Decision-making frameworks that promote scientific thinking over defensive reasoning.Techniques to identify and counter cognitive biases in themselves and their teams.Strategies to nurture organizational skepticism without creating toxic negativity.Methods to evaluate AI-generated insights and information sources more critically.Actionable approaches to create a culture that rewards questioning and intellectual humility.Self-assessment techniques to recognise when you’re not thinking critically\, andEasily applicable insights backed by 30+ years of research and insights industry experience.Ideal for communications\, PR\, and strategy professionals navigating AI-driven insights\, complex narratives\, and high-stakes decision-making\, this course will sharpen the thinking skills that underpin effective leadership and sound strategy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet the facilitator Carl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company:https://www.curiositycompany.co.nz/   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-conference-2026-meet-the-future/
LOCATION:Hilton Auckland\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T233000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202823
CREATED:20260414T210700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T002341Z
UID:55782-1780597800-1780615800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:2026 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner
DESCRIPTION:23rd & 24th June 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis seminar explores why critical thinking is far more difficult than most people assume and why even experienced professionals often fall into hidden cognitive traps that affect judgement\, strategy\, and decision-making. Drawing on more than 30 years of social science research and insights industry experience\, Carl will reveal how people are naturally wired to defend their views rather than test them\, how organisational cultures can unintentionally suppress questioning\, and how cognitive biases quietly shape the way we interpret information. At the end of this course participants will leave with: Practical critical thinking tools to immediately apply to business decisions and strategic planning.Decision-making frameworks that promote scientific thinking over defensive reasoning.Techniques to identify and counter cognitive biases in themselves and their teams.Strategies to nurture organizational skepticism without creating toxic negativity.Methods to evaluate AI-generated insights and information sources more critically.Actionable approaches to create a culture that rewards questioning and intellectual humility.Self-assessment techniques to recognise when you’re not thinking critically\, andEasily applicable insights backed by 30+ years of research and insights industry experience.Ideal for communications\, PR\, and strategy professionals navigating AI-driven insights\, complex narratives\, and high-stakes decision-making\, this course will sharpen the thinking skills that underpin effective leadership and sound strategy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet the facilitator Carl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company:https://www.curiositycompany.co.nz/   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/2026-prinz-awards-gala-dinner/
LOCATION:Hilton Auckland\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260609T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202824
CREATED:20260302T033739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T033818Z
UID:54988-1780999200-1781611200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Incorporating Tiriti-based Principles into Public Relations Practice
DESCRIPTION:23rd & 24th June 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis seminar explores why critical thinking is far more difficult than most people assume and why even experienced professionals often fall into hidden cognitive traps that affect judgement\, strategy\, and decision-making. Drawing on more than 30 years of social science research and insights industry experience\, Carl will reveal how people are naturally wired to defend their views rather than test them\, how organisational cultures can unintentionally suppress questioning\, and how cognitive biases quietly shape the way we interpret information. At the end of this course participants will leave with: Practical critical thinking tools to immediately apply to business decisions and strategic planning.Decision-making frameworks that promote scientific thinking over defensive reasoning.Techniques to identify and counter cognitive biases in themselves and their teams.Strategies to nurture organizational skepticism without creating toxic negativity.Methods to evaluate AI-generated insights and information sources more critically.Actionable approaches to create a culture that rewards questioning and intellectual humility.Self-assessment techniques to recognise when you’re not thinking critically\, andEasily applicable insights backed by 30+ years of research and insights industry experience.Ideal for communications\, PR\, and strategy professionals navigating AI-driven insights\, complex narratives\, and high-stakes decision-making\, this course will sharpen the thinking skills that underpin effective leadership and sound strategy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet the facilitator Carl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company:https://www.curiositycompany.co.nz/   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/incorporating-tiriti-based-principles-into-public-relations-practice/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260623T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260624T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202824
CREATED:20260309T012034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T000220Z
UID:55082-1782207000-1782304200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Critical Thinking in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:23rd & 24th June 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis seminar explores why critical thinking is far more difficult than most people assume and why even experienced professionals often fall into hidden cognitive traps that affect judgement\, strategy\, and decision-making. Drawing on more than 30 years of social science research and insights industry experience\, Carl will reveal how people are naturally wired to defend their views rather than test them\, how organisational cultures can unintentionally suppress questioning\, and how cognitive biases quietly shape the way we interpret information. At the end of this course participants will leave with: Practical critical thinking tools to immediately apply to business decisions and strategic planning.Decision-making frameworks that promote scientific thinking over defensive reasoning.Techniques to identify and counter cognitive biases in themselves and their teams.Strategies to nurture organizational skepticism without creating toxic negativity.Methods to evaluate AI-generated insights and information sources more critically.Actionable approaches to create a culture that rewards questioning and intellectual humility.Self-assessment techniques to recognise when you’re not thinking critically\, andEasily applicable insights backed by 30+ years of research and insights industry experience.Ideal for communications\, PR\, and strategy professionals navigating AI-driven insights\, complex narratives\, and high-stakes decision-making\, this course will sharpen the thinking skills that underpin effective leadership and sound strategy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet the facilitator Carl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company:https://www.curiositycompany.co.nz/   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/critical-thinking-in-the-age-of-ai/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202824
CREATED:20251212T033817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T234105Z
UID:53684-1782379800-1782388800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Hands On with AI
DESCRIPTION:23rd & 24th June 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis seminar explores why critical thinking is far more difficult than most people assume and why even experienced professionals often fall into hidden cognitive traps that affect judgement\, strategy\, and decision-making. Drawing on more than 30 years of social science research and insights industry experience\, Carl will reveal how people are naturally wired to defend their views rather than test them\, how organisational cultures can unintentionally suppress questioning\, and how cognitive biases quietly shape the way we interpret information. At the end of this course participants will leave with: Practical critical thinking tools to immediately apply to business decisions and strategic planning.Decision-making frameworks that promote scientific thinking over defensive reasoning.Techniques to identify and counter cognitive biases in themselves and their teams.Strategies to nurture organizational skepticism without creating toxic negativity.Methods to evaluate AI-generated insights and information sources more critically.Actionable approaches to create a culture that rewards questioning and intellectual humility.Self-assessment techniques to recognise when you’re not thinking critically\, andEasily applicable insights backed by 30+ years of research and insights industry experience.Ideal for communications\, PR\, and strategy professionals navigating AI-driven insights\, complex narratives\, and high-stakes decision-making\, this course will sharpen the thinking skills that underpin effective leadership and sound strategy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet the facilitator Carl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company:https://www.curiositycompany.co.nz/   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai-4/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260630T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260630T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202824
CREATED:20251217T042649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T230336Z
UID:53707-1782811800-1782822600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Down the Rabbit Hole: Understanding Government Relations
DESCRIPTION:23rd & 24th June 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis seminar explores why critical thinking is far more difficult than most people assume and why even experienced professionals often fall into hidden cognitive traps that affect judgement\, strategy\, and decision-making. Drawing on more than 30 years of social science research and insights industry experience\, Carl will reveal how people are naturally wired to defend their views rather than test them\, how organisational cultures can unintentionally suppress questioning\, and how cognitive biases quietly shape the way we interpret information. At the end of this course participants will leave with: Practical critical thinking tools to immediately apply to business decisions and strategic planning.Decision-making frameworks that promote scientific thinking over defensive reasoning.Techniques to identify and counter cognitive biases in themselves and their teams.Strategies to nurture organizational skepticism without creating toxic negativity.Methods to evaluate AI-generated insights and information sources more critically.Actionable approaches to create a culture that rewards questioning and intellectual humility.Self-assessment techniques to recognise when you’re not thinking critically\, andEasily applicable insights backed by 30+ years of research and insights industry experience.Ideal for communications\, PR\, and strategy professionals navigating AI-driven insights\, complex narratives\, and high-stakes decision-making\, this course will sharpen the thinking skills that underpin effective leadership and sound strategy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet the facilitator Carl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company:https://www.curiositycompany.co.nz/   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/down-the-rabbit-hole-understanding-government-relations-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260707T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260707T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202824
CREATED:20260429T031541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T031541Z
UID:56243-1783416600-1783431000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Key Stakeholder Engagement
DESCRIPTION:23rd & 24th June 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis seminar explores why critical thinking is far more difficult than most people assume and why even experienced professionals often fall into hidden cognitive traps that affect judgement\, strategy\, and decision-making. Drawing on more than 30 years of social science research and insights industry experience\, Carl will reveal how people are naturally wired to defend their views rather than test them\, how organisational cultures can unintentionally suppress questioning\, and how cognitive biases quietly shape the way we interpret information. At the end of this course participants will leave with: Practical critical thinking tools to immediately apply to business decisions and strategic planning.Decision-making frameworks that promote scientific thinking over defensive reasoning.Techniques to identify and counter cognitive biases in themselves and their teams.Strategies to nurture organizational skepticism without creating toxic negativity.Methods to evaluate AI-generated insights and information sources more critically.Actionable approaches to create a culture that rewards questioning and intellectual humility.Self-assessment techniques to recognise when you’re not thinking critically\, andEasily applicable insights backed by 30+ years of research and insights industry experience.Ideal for communications\, PR\, and strategy professionals navigating AI-driven insights\, complex narratives\, and high-stakes decision-making\, this course will sharpen the thinking skills that underpin effective leadership and sound strategy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet the facilitator Carl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company:https://www.curiositycompany.co.nz/   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/key-stakeholder-engagement-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T202824
CREATED:20260430T045635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T045635Z
UID:56260-1784800800-1784808000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Communications and Governance
DESCRIPTION:23rd & 24th June 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions)						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewThis seminar explores why critical thinking is far more difficult than most people assume and why even experienced professionals often fall into hidden cognitive traps that affect judgement\, strategy\, and decision-making. Drawing on more than 30 years of social science research and insights industry experience\, Carl will reveal how people are naturally wired to defend their views rather than test them\, how organisational cultures can unintentionally suppress questioning\, and how cognitive biases quietly shape the way we interpret information. At the end of this course participants will leave with: Practical critical thinking tools to immediately apply to business decisions and strategic planning.Decision-making frameworks that promote scientific thinking over defensive reasoning.Techniques to identify and counter cognitive biases in themselves and their teams.Strategies to nurture organizational skepticism without creating toxic negativity.Methods to evaluate AI-generated insights and information sources more critically.Actionable approaches to create a culture that rewards questioning and intellectual humility.Self-assessment techniques to recognise when you’re not thinking critically\, andEasily applicable insights backed by 30+ years of research and insights industry experience.Ideal for communications\, PR\, and strategy professionals navigating AI-driven insights\, complex narratives\, and high-stakes decision-making\, this course will sharpen the thinking skills that underpin effective leadership and sound strategy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet the facilitator Carl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company:https://www.curiositycompany.co.nz/   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/communications-and-governance-4/
LOCATION:Online
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