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Regional Business Partner Network: Upcoming Workshops

The Regional Business Partner Network (RBP) is a central government initiative designed to support small and medium-sized businesses looking to grow and innovate. CEDA is the agency that supports Manawatū-Whanganui based businesses through RBP.

On this page is a list of our upcoming workshops that are registered with RBP. To see if your business is eligible to access co-funding support, you will need to register with RBP. Once registered a CEDA Business Growth Advisor will reach out for a discovery session.

Already registered with RBP? Enquire below to register for workshops.

Professional Development Workshop

This workshop is designed to help new and emerging managers transition confidently into leadership, gain employee commitment, and motivate their teams to achieve peak performance. Learn how to avoid common first-time management mistakes while developing practical skills in performance management, coaching, conflict resolution, and relationship building.

Facilitated by Julia Price from Dale Carnegie Training, this session will give you strategies to:

  • Transition successfully from worker to manager
  • Build positive relationships by earning trust, credibility, and respect
  • Resolve conflicts using a win-win approach
  • Plan, set goals, and manage time to improve productivity
  • Build on employee strengths through coaching and performance management

Wednesday 2nd December 2026, 9.00 AM - 5.00 PM
St Andrews Community Hall, 388 Church Street, Palmerston North
$800 + GST per person

For registrations, co-funding eligibility, or more information about RBP-funded workshops, contact us.

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Sales Workshop

Sales isn’t just about closing deals; it’s about creating exceptional customer experiences and building lasting relationships. Whether you're new to sales or want to sharpen your skills, this workshop will give you the tools and confidence to sell effectively.

Led by Mike Clark from Think Right Ltd, an internationally recognised sales and business trainer, this hands-on session will give you practical strategies to:

  • Understand customer drivers
  • Engage customers with confidence
  • Navigate the buying journey
  • Understand value creation
  • Learn how to cross-sell and upsell through benefit selling

Thursday 11th February 2027, 8.30 AM - 12.30 PM 
Orlando Country Club, 748 Rangitikei Line, Palmerston North
$400 + GST per person 

For registrations, co-funding eligibility, or more information about RBP-funded workshops, contact us.

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