Building Bridges across Sectors and Cultures and Harnessing the Power of Diversity

About this event: This is an In Person Event taking place in Auckland

In today’s fast-paced and interconnected professional world, we are often stretched beyond our comfort zones, cultural norms, and professional boundaries. To truly thrive, we must learn to build bridges across different realities, embrace diversity, and remain open to lifelong learning.

Join us for this engaging 90-minute workshop, where we’ll explore meaningful conversations and reflections on:

· how to build successful collaborations with individuals and organisations from different sectors,

· how to connect and work with people from different cultures and

· how to embrace the differences that we and others bring to the professional world.

As part of the session, Sandra Mandic will also share insights from her rich intercontinental and cross-cultural journey — spanning nine cities, five countries, and three continents. With experiences in learning multiple languages and navigating shifts across professions, Sandra brings a wealth of personal stories and lessons on adaptability, connection, and growth.

Discount on Compass Guide books for workshop participants: Compass Guide books written by Dr Sandra Mandic, PhD, PMP have been designed to help teams and individuals navigate the research process, successfully plan and manage their research projects and deliver high quality research reports and presentations. All books are written in a unique writing style with many infographics and include guidelines, tips, examples and various templates. Check out the catalogue for details.

Workshop participants will receive a 10% discount on purchasing any of the paperback versions of the Compass Guide books by 15 June 2025 (excludes shipping cost). To claim the discount, email agile.research.nz@gmail.com with your order and a promo code “PMINZ” to obtain a quote with a reduced price.

About the Presenter

Dr Sandra Mandic, PhD, PMP is the founder and the director of the research consultancy AGILE Research Ltd. and the author of the Compass Guide Research Training resources which include Compass Guide books, courses and videos linking research and project management. Sandra also has experience of working in academia and local government. Her personal and professional journey spans Europe, Canada, United States and New Zealand. She is passionate about research, innovation, project management, and building bridges between people, sectors and cultures. She delivers customised research, project management and leadership training courses across the globe in English and Spanish.

Links:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-mand...
Research Ltd.: https://agileresearch.nz/C...
Guide Research Training: https://agileresearch.nz/compa...
Guide books: https://agileresearch.nz/compass-guide-books/

PDU's Available
Power Skills – 0.5 PDU
Business Acumen – 0.5 PDU
Ways of Working – 0.5 PDU

This event is hosted by PMINZ Auckland Branch