Dale Carnegie Bay of Plenty Waikato

18/09/2026

Most efforts don't fail because the strategy was wrong.
They fail because something breaks down between the plan and the people executing it.

Join Dale Carnegie for a free Executive Business Brief: Change Management - The Human System Behind Aligned Ex*****on.

You will walk away with a practical framework for:
→ Spotting where alignment breaks down before it shows up in results
→ Making change credible at every level of the organization
→ Translating strategy into role-level clarity your team can act on
→ Sustaining momentum throughout ex*****on — not just at launch

Designed for executives, HR leaders, and L&D professionals leading or supporting change — whether a transformation is already underway or on the horizon.

✅ Free. Practical. Built for senior leaders.
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18/09/2026

Day three of the Tauranga Dale Carnegie Course!

Huge effort from these leaders on the Tauranga Dale Carnegie Course, being voted by their peers to receive awards yesterday. We have left to right: James Turner (Human Relations), Ollie H***e (Crashing Through), Anthony Stantiall (Outstanding Performance) and Aaron Dalbeth (Human Relations). 👏

17/09/2026

Felix (Katikati College) congratulations you are a Dale Carnegie Course Graduate!
The future is in good hands with quality young people 👏

10/09/2026

"You can have a team that is performing at a certain level, you change the coach, and the team performs at a higher level. So, our leadership matters." - Joe Hart, President & CEO of Dale Carnegie

Joe recently joined Stephen Henley, President at Legatus International, on the Podcast to talk about what effective comes down to.

His point: The talent doesn’t change overnight, the leadership does. And that one can be the difference between a good team and a great one.

It's a principle that applies in business, in sports, in how we show up for the people we lead.

Full podcast episode link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0dMFXayd6Y

08/09/2026

"AI without those human skills is just really expensive software." - Jayney Howson, Chief Learning Officer at ServiceNow

On this episode of Take Command, Jayney Howson, the architect behind ServiceNow University, one of the world's largest AI-powered learning ecosystems, joins us to talk about leadership in an age of AI.

Her core belief: was never about having all the answers. It's about creating the conditions where can .

Jayney's path started in restaurants, not boardrooms and that's exactly where she learned the lessons that shaped her leadership philosophy: , , and above all.

She also opens up about her cancer diagnosis and the lesson that reshaped how she thinks about courage: "You don't lose fear. It's a fallacy that fear has to go away for you to do something brave. You just have an ounce more bravery."

In this episode, you'll learn:
→ Why being is more valuable than being interesting
→ How early jobs can teach lifelong leadership lessons
→ Why asking for strengthens relationships and teams
→ How great leaders create the conditions for others to
→ The role plays in high-performing organizations

From restaurant tables to the forefront of AI-powered learning, Jayney's story is a reminder that our greatest advantage isn't technology alone — it's our ability to think, connect, adapt, and grow together.

🎧 Download this episode of Take Command. 👇
https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/podcast/an-ounce-more-courage-than-fear?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_jeyney_h

07/09/2026

Congratulations Samiye and Kyle receiving awards on day one of the Tauranga Dale Carnegie Course!

03/09/2026

Leadership affects how employees respond to change.

Only 27% of employees strongly believe their immediate leader's actions consistently align with their messages, falling to 18.5% among individual contributors.

When actions and messages diverge, employees may question whether change is credible enough to support.

You can read more in the press release Dale Carnegie White Paper Reveals Why Organizational Change Breaks Down in Ex*****on

/PRNewswire/ -- Dale Carnegie today released its new white paper, Leading Organizational Change: The Human System Behind Successful Ex*****on, which examines...

02/09/2026

isn't about the bottom line. It's about the who get you there.
By focusing on cultivating their next generation of talent, Harris Teeter bridged the gap between daily operations and long-term vision. Through a custom, social learning model, they gave their emerging leaders a sense of purpose and a clear path forward, resulting in higher and a significant drop in turnover.

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27/08/2026

What kind of work rhythm will get the best from my people without burning them out?

From summer-hours pilots to full four-day weeks, flexible schedules are becoming a strategic lever for . Done well, they improve , lower absenteeism, reduce operating costs, and boost satisfaction and . Done poorly, they create coverage gaps, frustrate , and strain teams across time zones.

Designing schedules that protect focus and recovery while still honoring customer needs is a delicate balance. So we’ve broken down models, trade-offs, and questions to ask before you change the calendar.

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26/08/2026

Join today: The Power of Empathy: A Key Soft Skill for the Future of Work

Learn actionable strategies for embedding empathy and accountability into leadership & culture. Empathy is no longer a “nice-to-have”—it’s a strategic leadership capability that drives retention, engagement, and performance. Yet, despite its proven impact, empathy remains underdeveloped in many organizations.

Join us for a high-impact, one-hour executive briefing that explores how empathy, when balanced with accountability, can transform leadership effectiveness and organizational culture.

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