Delivering training and coaching programmes determined by the stage and type of your business. These personalised programmes are flexible and provide valuable knowledge and tools to sharpen your approach to building value within your venture.
Start Up / Commercialisation Programme
This programme supports those looking to:
Develop your idea from concept through creation
Find value in your IP
Understand your go to market plan and customer targeting
Know your numbers and build a capital plan
Gain support and confidence in your approach
Commitment: A six-month programme which includes workshops, coaching and monthly VC calls. Participants should expect additional time outside direct interactions to work through actions.
Cost: This programme may be modularised and priced accordingly, please get in touch to discuss options.
Business Coaching Programme
This course is for business owners looking to refresh strategy and direction, and for those that need help with:
Business planning and strategy
Marketing your business
Organising your finances
Creating or updating systems
People Management
Commitment: A six-month programme which includes personalised coaching and guidance. These programmes are on demand with limited spaces available, please get in touch for a discovery meeting.
Cost: This programme may be modularised and priced accordingly, please get in touch to discuss.
Professional & Economic Development
As an experienced economic development facilitator with Economic Development NZ (EDNZ), Joseph offers three programmes annually. Presenting a refreshed programme of training in 2024 specifically developed for business owners and economic development practitioners. Designed to extend knowledge of your business and the environment that it operates. read on for more details.
To register for any these courses, please sign up with EDNZ to access to the booking facility
Registrations are encouraged from:
Founders with new business models
Directors who are new to boards
Business owners looking to deliver new commercial opportunities.
Commercialisation practitioners looking to understand the entrepreneurial eco-system.
Trustees and earth positive not-for-profit organisations.
Entrepreneurship-led Economic Development
EDNZ 101 Core Subject
This course focuses on building understanding of new intellectual property (IP) business creation. After taking this course, participants will have a strong understanding of the role of intellectual property and the creation / exploitation of this to support new venture development. Participants will also have a stronger understanding of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, understand their role and the role of others, and come away with skills to support entrepreneur ecosystem development.
Course Highlights
Gain a greater understanding of your local entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Develop new knowledge in entrepreneurship-led economic development.
Overview of the types and stages of businesses and ecosystem support programmes
Understanding local industries and cluster development practices
Understanding technology transfer and its role in IP development
Building a stronger view of research intensity and new knowledge creation within local and national environments
Assessing your community’s entrepreneurship composition and approaches to building an inclusive ecosystem
Overview of new venture development programmes (e.g., Incubators / Accelerators / Venture Studios)
Evaluate when companies need funding, the types of funding, and where to find it.
Economic Gardening
EDNZ 201 Elective Subject
Economic gardening is an entrepreneurial approach to economic development that seeks to grow the local economy from within. The course focuses on the premise that local entrepreneurs create the companies that bring new wealth and economic growth to a region in the form of jobs, increased revenues, and a vibrant local business sector.
Participants will understand how to develop an economic gardening programme which seeks to grow and nurture local businesses rather than hunting for “big game” outside the area.
Course Highlights
Gain a greater understanding of your local entrepreneurial ecosystem
Understand the three key themes of Economic gardening and how to weave them together
Learn the seven steps to developing an implementation strategy for your economic gardening program to succeed.
Sustainable Economic Development
EDNZ 201 Elective Subject
Building a long-term sustainable economic development strategy is a complex undertaking. It requires strong and consistent leadership, bold vision, and the appropriate level of resources. But if done well, it can lay the foundation for a new and higher level of prosperity – prosperity based on growing balanced natural, social, and economic capital.
This course provides an overview of policy and practise in sustainable economic development. Participants will develop a stronger understanding of sustainable focused development activities and how these impact at global, regional, and local levels. Participants will also gain understanding of governance, innovation, investment, and development approaches to sustainable economic development strategies.
Course Highlights
Gain an understanding of current sustainability policies and policy developments targeting the impact of climate change, energy, pollution, and societal externalities on the world.
Recognise the significance of different sustainable growth models and respective facets that address and impact economic development activity.
Understand how new technology and platforms are supporting the development of new eco systems supporting the transformative shift towards a low carbon-intensive and resource-efficient production and consumption activity.
Overview of ESG aspects of business and further links to sustainability initiatives and the transition to and benefits of triple bottom line reporting, linking responsible investing and financial performance
The importance of leadership (vision, mission, value) and purpose in designing sustainable businesses
How to engage effectively with stakeholders—rather than just shareholders—leading to better outcomes for all
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