Optimise Consulting

26/08/2025

Do you have leadership potential but never went to university? Good news—you don’t need a degree to become a team leader.
If you're already guiding people at work, mentoring in your community, or supporting others at church, you're probably leading more than you realise. With the proper support, that experience can be transformed into a formal qualification that opens doors in your career.

You Don’t Need a Degree to Lead
While some leadership roles may list a degree as a “nice-to-have,” many employers are more interested in practical, work-based skills—such as communication, time management, teamwork, and the ability to bring out the best in others.

What Is the ITL3 or FLM4 Program?
At Learning Works, we offer two popular pathways to leadership:
• ITL3 (Introduction to Team Leadership – Level 3)
Perfect for those who are stepping into leadership for the first time or want to grow their confidence in a team environment.
• FLM4 (First Line Management – Level 4)
Ideal if you’re already leading people or managing small teams and want to formalise your skills or move into a supervisory role.

22/07/2025

What does fully funded training mean for you? Contact us today to secure your seat on our fully funded training. https://lnkd.in/ggXXzBxM

18/07/2025

Just been promoted? Managing people for the first time?

You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

Our NZQA-accredited Level 4 First Line Management course is designed for people who are stepping into leadership roles across a wide range of industries. Whether you’re in retail, trades, admin or healthcare, this course gives you practical tools that actually work on the job.
• Learn how to lead a team with confidence
• Build strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Tackle real-life challenges with support from experienced tutors
• Study at your own pace, while still working full-time

You’ve already got the role—now build the skills to lead it well.

Enrolments are open now. Places are limited

16/07/2025

This has been the most rewarding aspect of my career.

09/07/2021

"You don't need to predict how everything will play out.
Just master the next step and continue moving in the right direction."

"Prediction depends on events outside your control.
Creation depends on events within your control.
Don’t guess about the future. Shape it."

"Three steps to exceptional results:
1) Do less. Stop dividing your attention.
2) Do it right now. Once you have identified the essential, go fast. Maintain a bias toward action.
3) Do it the right way. Acting quickly doesn't mean acting carelessly. Get to work right away, but keep working on it until it's right."

James Clear

22/04/2021

"The Paradox of Focus:
Make the most of one opportunity and more opportunities will come your way.
Moving boldly in one direction causes more paths to unfold before you.
To get more, focus on less."
James Clear

19/04/2021

16/04/2021

15/04/2021

Andrew is now on Spotify -
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ccav8vRGB6XT8vjUZfNJL

10/04/2021

https://www.andrewhiggins.co.nz/better-leader/

Is how you are at work better than how you are at home?

My intent was to provide leadership and management tools for home use.