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Welcome to the December edition of the TRAC "Learning Frontiers" Newsletter. We hope you enjoy our new web-based format. Any constructive feedback or comments are always welcomed by our team in our endeavour to provide you with the latest updates and information at admin@tracc.com.au.
2006 Queensland Tourism Awards
The 2006 Queensland Tourism Awards were recently held in Brisbane on Friday, 17 November 2006 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. The Awards consisted of 28 categories in which TRAC Consulting entered Category 17 Tourism Education and Training.
TRAC were rewarded for their tremendous effort and contribution to the tourism and hospitality training industry by being recognised as a category finalist. This award was based upon TRAC’s ability during 2006 to reach out and work with over 165 Tourism and Hospitality based businesses across Regional Queensland.
Director’s Mark and Jeanette Jones attended on the night and expressed the following sentiments … “It was very humbling as a small business to be recognised by our peers and industry icons given that the other finalist in this category were either Universities or other Government funded training institutions. It says a lot for the professionalism and commitment to excellence that is displayed every day by our team members, a huge thank you to all our staff and contract trainers.”
The team at TRAC Consulting are already eagerly awaiting next year’s awards for the opportunity to further display their commitment and passion in providing the best and most innovative training and consulting solutions available today, not only on the Sunshine Coast but across Queensland and the rest of Australia.
10 Years Strong
As mentioned in our last newsletter, the month of October represented a significant milestone in the history of TRAC Consulting. We entered into our 10th year of operation. The team surprised Mark and Jeanette with a fitting celebration and as Mark said "a huuuge mud cake". At TRAC we all look forward to continued growth and growing with ALL of our valued clients.
From the TRAC team "a big well done to Mark & Jeanette!".
Community Spirit - Sunshine Coast Daily
The Sunshine Coast Daily recently ran an article promoting Community Spirit on the Sunshine Coast. The daily requested an interview based upon TRAC’s growing reputation in promoting philanthropic training initiatives. “It was an effortless interview due to the fact it is what TRAC Consulting not only promotes but passionately believes in. We continually search for new ways to factor community support into the programs we run”. To view the full article click on the below link.
More Information »Give Your Business Wings
The Range News Paper (The Maleny and Hinterland Ranges) produces a specialised section on “Women in Business” and TRAC Consulting proudly featured in the September 2006 edition. This story highlighted TRAC’s policies in relation to supporting women in the workplace. It is an initiative that TRAC totally supports and strongly believes success is a team effort with all genders enthusiastically working together, having fun and being passionate about delivering beyond what is expected. To view the full article click on the below link.
More Information »Sunshine Coast Sailing Academy
The newly formed partnership with the Sunshine Coast Sailing Academy (SCSA) is paying dividends already with a number of conference and event managers displaying considerable interest in the products and services offered by this unique partnership. Events conducted recently for organisations such as Coloplast Pharmaceuticals from Melbourne were full of praise for the structure and content of the workshops that included a number of team building and leadership initiatives, combined with team (match racing) sailing on the beautiful waters off the Sunshine Coast.
A big thankyou to Andrew and John and their team at SCSA for helping to make these events memorable for all participants. If you would like more information about SCSA and TRAC events look up their website on the following link.
More Information »TRAC's 2007 Business Referral Competition
During December and January TRAC will be conducting a Business Building Referral Competition. It’s very simple and works like this…
Send an email to admin@tracc.com.au with three referrals and their email contact details and confirm you have referred them to the TRAC Consulting “Learning Frontiers” newsletter subscription page at http://www.tracc.com.au/signup.php.
For every person that takes up a subscription you will go into the draw for a FREE Cultural Climate and Business Development Analysis valued at $2,500.00. Should you be the winning entry your referred partner will also win a packaged training resource (Experiential Board Game) for their organisation valued at $1,000.00. This is a win/win opportunity for everyone. Entries close on the 31st January and the winners announced in TRAC’s February edition of the “Learning Frontiers” Newsletter.
Recommended Readings
FAD Surfing in the Boardroom!
I’m constantly amazed at how often clients (Managers) struggle with the concept of change both personally and corporately. Well, I have just discovered a real gem that provides unequalled insights in how to manage the change process more effectively. Written in a flippant almost child-like fashion, “FAD Surfing in the Boardroom” is a must for all managers wishing to make a difference.
FAD Surfing in the Boardroom strips the hard-sell promises off the fads and demonstrates in a fun and easily understood manner how to focus on the real problems to be solved and the core requirements for finding effective solutions. Written for those who call the management meetings and for those who attend them, this book takes an intelligent and witty look at which tools can work for your company, which can’t and why, as well as what managers can do to improve their odds for success. A book of wisdom based upon reality and common sense.
To quote Henry Ford whose quote says it all, “Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason why so few engage in it!”
This book is easily read and highly recommended. ISBN # 0-201-40974-7
2007 Courses
The Sunshine Coast Daily ran a feature called “Education 2007” - this 15 page feature was printed on 2 November 2007. TRAC Consulting, in conjunction with UNET, ran a one-page article outlining their joint capacity to deliver a range of Accredited Training Courses throughout 2007. If you missed out on the feature click on the below link.
More Information »Facilitator Training Program
TRAC Consulting, in conjunction with Scott Winter from Learning Change, recently conducted the world acclaimed “Facilitators Odyssey”, an advanced Facilitator Training Program at the Novotel Twin Waters Resort. The program ran for 2 and a half days and was a huge success with very positive feedback received from all participants. We would like to thank everyone who attended and know you will take away invaluable information and tools to grow your facilitation skills. We are currently reviewing our Training Calendar for 2007 and will keep you posted on the next Facilitator Training Program.
“A brilliant workshop and productive experience! Scott presents from a wealth of knowledge and experience, and with contagious enthusiasm. Throughout the workshop I could observe and reflect on real examples and practical demonstrations that created an effective base for self-development.” – Scott Estrich, BushLab
TAA-04 Bridging Course
TRAC Consulting will be running a TAA-04 Bridging Course in early 2007 at $880 per person (venue TBC). The dates for this event are 22 to 26 January. A series of bridging courses, as well as the full course (inclusive of all 14 Units) will be offered throughout 2007.
Under the new DET and AQTF guidelines those trainers with the existing BSZ98 or Category 2 Workplace training qualifications will have to update to the new TAA-04 qualification before the end of 2007 if they wish to continue training within the VET sector. For further information about the TAA bridging course or enquiries regarding enrolment into the program, please contact Mr. Mark Jones, our Business Development Manager at TRAC, on 07 5494 7102 or mobile 0421 688 877.
The Events and Seminars link on the TRAC Consulting website will be updated regularly with information relating to TRAC’s latest innovative learning solutions. This link will provide information relating to TRAC’s Competency Based training programs, Business Development workshops, Professional (Personal) Development programs and TRAC’s Philanthropic–Charity based conferencing events. The link to TRAC’s Events and Seminars is http://www.tracc.com.au/events.php.
The Great Corporate Race
The Sunshine Coast’s TRAC Consulting and The Solution Network Australia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which will see TRAC Consulting deliver and facilitate the “Great Corporate Race” for the next three years.
Similar in structure to its television name sake “The Amazing Race”, The Great Corporate Race involves a series of competitive legs and checkpoints where teams are bound by time or resource constraints to achieve set objectives. Teams compete for outright first position or the achievement of predetermined outcomes whilst competing against other organisations or work teams.
The event is also designed to expand knowledge and awareness of the community work undertaken by The Solution Network Australia Foundation (SNAF). This Foundation assists young girls aged 10 -17 who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness through collaborative projects with existing services in the area’s of crisis accommodation, training, counselling and resource support. Proceeds from each workshop are channelled into this important community funded initiative. SNAF is a Government registered charity, and your teams entry fees supporting this event are fully tax deductible.
The Great Corporate Race events are run with the support of key sponsors including Woolworths, Macquarie Bank and Tourism Sunshine Coast. The events are currently run on the Sunshine Coast and also have the support of industry icons such as Australia Zoo, Underwater World, Hyatt Regency Coolum, Aussie World and The Big Kart Track. The events are designed to expose and attract Corporate Conferences and workshops to the Sunshine Coast supporting growth within the lucrative Business Tourism Sector whilst at the same time contributing to a culture of Corporate Social Responsibility. To view The Great Corporate Race website click on the below link.
More Information »Best Year Yet
The Best Year Yet (BYY) program continues to gain momentum with clients and NEW program leaders coming from far a field. The next program leader training – the first to be held in the ASIA PACIFIC Region – will be conducted on the Sunshine Coast commencing Monday, 15 January 2006.
At TRAC we are witnessing the power of this program with individuals and teams NOW experiencing just that – their Best Year Yet. If you would like to seek further information about this transformational coaching process follow this link www.bestyearyet.com to see where and how this powerful personal, teams and business-coaching tool is impacting the world.
If you would like 2007 to be your best year ever, either personally or in a business (team) context, contact Mark or Jeanette Jones at admin@tracc.com.au for a FREE introductory consultation to assess wether BYY is the appropriate tool to assist you in achieving all the goals and objectives that you wish to set for you and your team.
In Closure
Mark, Jeanette and the team at TRAC Consulting wish to thank all their loyal customers for contributing to what was a fabulous 2006. We look forward to continuing our working relationships with you all in 2007. We wish you a safe and memorable Christmas and New Year, hoping that all your dreams and goals for next year are realised.
Please stay safe and cherish the Christmas break spending quality time with all your family and loved ones.
Yours for the future,
Mark & Jeanette Jones and the team at TRAC Consulting
Maximising Human Potential
Phone : 07 5494 7102
