"Become the change you want to see in the world" - Ghandi
Upcoming Events
The changing face of TRAC Consulting
The Sunshine Coast’s award winning Business Development Consultancy, TRAC Consulting of Pelican Waters has expanded its global capability by partnering with a recognised US based consultancy group.
Launching their new Business Venture (LearningChange International) at this year’s American Society of Training and Development (ASTD) conference held in San Diego, California, the company directors Mark & Jeanette Jones are overwhelmed by the responsiveness of the market to the new business venture.
Through the partnership and the formation of two new companies, TRAC has expanded its online and e-learning capabilities and currently has projects underway in Sacramento and Chico USA, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gladstone and here on the Sunshine Coast.
The company has three offices with one each in California, Minnesota and Caloundra. The products and services offered by the group are “Worlds Best” and are considered at the forefront of innovation with training, learning and professional development applications.
LearningChange International exists to help governments, corporations, small business and non-profit organisations meet their strategic goals through consultation, facilitation, and e-learning services. Company Director Mark Jones says that “each customised program allows our customers to improve their leadership skills as well as individual, group and team performance. We help their most valuable business resources — the human ones — to function at their peak”.
To view the TRAC Consulting & Learning Change Int. Capacity Statement follow this link...
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Learning Change International Upcoming Workshops
Based upon the success of these internationally acclaimed professional development workshops across regional Australia, the Sunshine Coast NOW has a first time opportunity to embrace the latest thinking of contemporary leadership and change management.
The first workshop “Facilitative Leadership” is on from 13 to 15 November.
The second workshop “Facilitating Change” is on from 19 to 20 November. (follow more info link below to view brochures)
Time is running out fast to secure your place in these workshops as seats are limited.
Both these workshops provides unique skills development for all levels of Team Leaders, Managers, Training and development specialists and community leaders.
In this current unstable economic climate where there is a necessity to be adaptable and change ready, these workshops should be a priority for every entrepreneur and business manager.
Further information can be found at www.thefacilitationacademy.com
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Small Business Mentoring Program Update
The "Sunshine Coast Growing Creative Businesses" mentoring program was launched in the Maleny-Blackall Range region on the 14 October 2008.
The first workshop covered industrial relations, cashflow management and team building. Feedback from this workshop was sensational and all participants left the Hinterland Business Centre keen to promote the benefits of the program to their peers and business associates.
The program is currently being supported by 70 SME's across the Sunshine Coast Region. With eight months of workshops and professional business mentoring still available to participants, plus the ongoing support of an internet based knowledge management and communications portal it is not to late for Small Business Owners and their managers to get involved.
If you are interested in joining the program there are still places available in each of the four delivery locations, Caloundra, Maroochydore, Noosa and The Hinterland regions. Simply contact us by phone or email projects@tracc.com.au. Further information about this innovative small business development program can be found on the Sunshine Coast Enterprises website at http://www.caloundracityenterprises.com.au/content/view/46
Award Nominations for TRAC Consulting
TRAC Consulting has been again nominated for the 2008 Queensland Tourism Awards in the Tourism Education & Training category. TRAC has been a finalist for the last 2 years in these awards and is optimistic of going one step further in 2008.
A finalist last year, we were also nominated this year for the 2008 Sunshine Coast Excellence in Business Awards in the Professional Services & Home Based Business Categories. Both events will be announced in November. We would like to thank publicly those persons who acknowledged our contribution to the region by placing those nominations. A big thank you!
We will let you know how we go.
Aussie Host Training for the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC)
TRAC Consulting has been engaged as a preferred delivery agent for the "Aussie Host" Customer Service program by QTIC.
Hospitality & Tourism operators learn more about improving customer service standards and customer orientation by engaging TRAC to deliver Aussie Host workshops.
Ensure tyhat your business stands out from the pack, become a venue/restaurant or tourist destination of choice by lifting the level of staff engagement with customers.
During August & September TRAC has successfully run Aussie Host programs in the Whitsundays, Bundaberg, Gympie, and the Mary Valley regions and many other venues.
For more information contact us at admin@tracc.com.au or call us on 07 5439 7999.
Tough Times Ahead
Informed commentary suggests that we potentially have at least 1 to 2 years of tough economic times ahead. Big business and governments are already talking about restructures, significant job losses and forced redundancies.
This being the case and given the current financial and business environments have you assessed the potential risks to your business?
If not ...... it should become a priority!
In these unprecedented times of change there may be a need for you to determine if your current business structure and operational models need adjustment to ensure the longevity and sustainability of your business. It’s also a great time to assess new innovations and potential opportunities for your business.
Also, the time is right as we head towards the end of the fiscal year to strategically plan for the future, 2009 and beyond. Typical issues that should be reviewed at this time are:-
- Revisiting your corporate vision and strategic plan
- Business Development Planning
- Professional Development of your team - Expanding your business skills, knowledge base and retention
- Improving the businesses / your leadership capability
- Preparing for and embracing change (It’s currently happening all around us)
- Initiating risk minimisation strategies
- The Introduction of performance management tools to support and measure your businesses growth
We at TRAC Consulting and LearningChange International apply these same systems and tools to our business, business units that have both achieved significant growth and expansion during the past eighteen months. Our quality systems, expanded online capability, and strategic partnerships have seen us secure a number of large government training contracts, increased public sector consultancy and expanded services to support the development and growth of the small business sector.
If you would like an obligation free opportunity (meeting) to explore effective business strategies for your business, contact Mark Jones on mobile 0421 688877 or via email on mark@tracc.com.au
Christmas Break
Please be advised that TRAC Consultiing will be breaking for Christmas from the 22 December and commencing again on the 5 January 2009. We are getting in early this year and ask that you place this information into your Calender for future reference.
We hope that business goes well for you during this busy period leading up to Christmas and although things are tightening up, you enjoy a period of great abundance.
Yours for the future,
Mark & Jeanette Jones and the TEAM at TRAC Consulting.
"Maximising Human Potential"
