Hi All - you may be interested in the following lunch event featuring expat Andy Lark, award-winning marketer and founder of GNOK (Global Network of Kiwis).  Andy is back in NZ by popular demand.  Regards, Sandra Lukey, SmartNet.

Vew the brochure: http://www.smartnet.co.nz/smartnet2002/brochure.pdf
View this information online:
http://www.smartnet.co.nz/smartnet2002.htm

BAYCORP ADVANTAGE SMARTNET WORKSHOPS SERIES 2002:
May 2002 Event: Taking it to the World!

AUCKLAND: Wednesday 29 May, Hilton Hotel
WELLINGTON: Thursday 30 May, Duxton Hotel
CHRISTCHURCH: Friday 31 May, Hotel Grand Chancellor

Lunchtime event: 12.00pm - 2.00pm: $95 + GST or $745 + GST per table of 8
Optional workshops: 2.00pm - 3.30pm: $75 + GST

"These workshops have become an important part of the business agenda for anyone interested in innovation." Hon. Pete Hodgson, Minister of Research, Science & Technology

LUNCH SESSION CONTRIBUTORS:

1. Taking it to the World through Smart Marketing:
Andy Lark, Vice President Global Communications & Marketing, Sun Microsystems, USA; Founder of GNOK (Global Network of Kiwis) and Investment Committee Member, No 8 Ventures.

Back in New Zealand by popular demand, Kiwi born Andy Lark is an award winning marketing professional based in the United States. His marketing insights will help smart New Zealand enterprises to focus on new global opportunities.

Andy will illustrate how New Zealand companies can build global brands and take advantage of the massive wealth of off-shore knowledge that exists in the minds and contacts of a million plus New Zealanders dotted around the planet. Andy will also run a workshop on marketing and brand building.

Andy has worked with and for Fortune 500 and Times 100 companies, technology leaders, start-ups and the world's leading agencies. During his career he has built and led teams recognized as the best in the industry, worked in the majority of the world's major markets and developed a reputation as a highly creative change-agent.

"One of USA's most influential communicators." PR Week, 2001

2. Moving From Vision to Action:
Dr. Pete Mazany, Managing Director, SmartSims and Systems Consultant to Team New Zealand

Dr Mazany will introduce a vision-driven model for managing extraordinary teams, projects and organisations. This encapsulates the "Black Magic" of leadership, teamwork and technology and is based on the management systems behind the 1995 and 2000 America's Cup Success by Team New Zealand. Dr Mazany will also run a workshop on how to turn ideas into action plans.

3. The Power of Team Culture:
Paul Stewart, Director of Organisational Effectiveness & Communications, Baycorp Advantage

Paul Stewart will deliver an insightful presentation on how to focus and align the energies of your people in pursuit of new challenges and new opportunities. Paul will also highlight how developing a unique corporate culture helps transform knowledge into performance. Paul Stewart has a background in economics, industry and financial analysis and was the ANZ New Zealand Chief Economist from 1996 to 1998.

LINKS:

Overview:
http://www.smartnet.co.nz/smartnet2002.htm
Brochure:
http://www.smartnet.co.nz/smartnet2002/brochure.pdf
Contributors:
http://www.smartnet.co.nz/smartnet2002/contributors.htm
Optional Workshops:
http://www.smartnet.co.nz/smartnet2002/workshops.htm

MORE ON SMARTNET:

SmartNet is a cross-sector network of networks which, since 1997, has linked knowledge generators and innovators with entrepreneurs and policy makers. After five years of success with the annual SmartNet workshops SmartNet is on the move - around the country and through the year.

The Baycorp Advantage SmartNet workshops series 2002 features a stimulating mix of powerful presentations, interactive panels and optional workshops. Keep up to date with business trends and technology and network with key decision-makers. Turn vision into action and turn opportunities into profitable business. For more info see www.smartnet.co.nz

"These workshops have become an important part of the business agenda for anyone interested in innovation." Hon. Pete Hodgson, Minister of Research, Science & Technology

REGISTER NOW:

1. Register Online: http://www.smartnet.co.nz/smartnet2002/registration.htm

2. E-mail
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Please state whether you are booking for the Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch lunch session and whether you would like to attend the optional workshops. Payment options include Mastercard, VISA, Bankcard, or invoice. Please let us know your preferred payment method.

3. Phone: SmartNet (03) 3667 874

For more information including programme and workshop options see http://www.smartnet.co.nz or contact SmartNet.

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Sandra Lukey
Marketing Manager, SmartNet workshops

SmartNet
236 Manchester Street, Mancan House,
PO Box 13-577, Christchurch, New Zealand
Phone: +64 3 3667 874
Cell: +64 21 2262 858
Fax: +64 3 3667 807
Web:
www.smartnet.co.nz

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