Events and Training
Webinar: Understanding Cybersecurity From a Business Perspective
New Zealand businesses of all sizes are facing increasing risks from ransomware, phishing scams, data breaches, business email compromise, and accidental data loss. Yet many business owners are unsure where to start, what is most important, or whether their current protections are enough.
Join Business Mentors New Zealand and CodeBlue for a practical, jargon free discussion designed specifically for business owners and leaders.
Mentoring Assistant & Digital Mentor Drop-in Session
If you would like to learn more about Mentoring Assistant or Digital Mentor please join Katrina at one of her informal drop in sessions.
Designed to provide Mentors the opportunity to learn more about how the Mentoring Assistant and Digital Mentor can assist your mentoring sessions. Katrina will run through how to use these tools and answering any questions you may have.
As its informal, no need to register or RSVP, simply click the link between to join on Tuesday at 12 noon or Thursday at 10 am.
Mentoring Foundations Session C
Mentoring Foundations is a practical, interactive virtual workshop designed to set you up for success in your mentoring role. Whether you’re new to mentoring or looking to refresh your approach, this session gives you the tools, structure, and confidence to support business owners more effectively.
In this session, you will:
- Learn practical mentoring techniques you can use straight away- Work through a real-life mentoring scenario
- Learn from the experiences of other Business Mentors
- Gain a clear understanding of the Business Mentors New Zealand mentoring approach
This session is ideal for building strong foundations and ensuring you start each mentoring relationship with clarity and confidence.
Please note: the session may be recorded, and participant feedback will be requested.
Business Foundations of Te Ao Māori (Session B)
Please join us to learn about the Māori economy, post-settlement drivers and the values-based approach to business that is inter-generational and legacy building.
In this workshop you will:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of Māori worldviews, values, and their application in a business context.
- Explore the unique social, cultural, and economic challenges faced by Māori businesses.
- Develop strategies for culturally sensitive and effective mentoring practices.
We look forward to learning with you!
Effective Mentoring Session D
Take your mentoring impact to the next level.
Effective Mentoring is a skill-building virtual workshop for mentors who want to deepen their capability and achieve stronger outcomes for business owners. This session focuses on advanced techniques that help you better understand, challenge, and support your business owners.
In this session, you will:
- Assess business owner needs more effectively using proven tools and frameworks.
- Use powerful, open-ended questions to uncover the full picture
- Strengthen accountability and progress with your assigned business owner(s)
- Apply your learning through a new mentoring case study alongside fellow mentors
Effective Mentoring builds on foundational skills and sharpens your approach to high-impact mentoring.
Please note: the session may be recorded, and participant feedback will be requested.
Webinar: What To Do If You Experience A Cyber-Attack
This webinar will focus on how a business should respond if its cybersecurity is breached. It will cover advance planning, immediate actions, roles and responsibilities, and the importance of having a clear and robust response plan in place before an incident occurs.
Mentoring Foundations Session D
Mentoring Foundations is a practical, interactive virtual workshop designed to set you up for success in your mentoring role. Whether you’re new to mentoring or looking to refresh your approach, this session gives you the tools, structure, and confidence to support business owners more effectively.
In this session, you will:
- Learn practical mentoring techniques you can use straight away- Work through a real-life mentoring scenario
- Learn from the experiences of other Business Mentors
- Gain a clear understanding of the Business Mentors New Zealand mentoring approach
This session is ideal for building strong foundations and ensuring you start each mentoring relationship with clarity and confidence.
Please note: the session may be recorded, and participant feedback will be requested.
In-Person Trainings - Save the Date!
Save the Date - In person training events are back for 2026!
Peer to Peer Learning - In-Person Workshops
Open to all Mentors, these are an opportunity for continued learning & development. Come along to connect and learn from each other.
The events will include;
- Mentor Round Table
- Updates from BMNZ
- Case Study & Accountability Study
Christchurch 7th October
Wellington 4th November
Auckland 11th of November
Times to be confirmed
