Hear what Glenn Stone had to say

Earlier this year, Glenn Stone and his staff from Glenn Stone Insurance participated in the JOLT Challenge public program. We followed up with him a few months later. Here's what he had to say. 

We all very much enjoyed completing JOLT Challenge and I especially enjoyed the opportunity to interact with my staff away from the office.

My staff and I completed JOLT Challenge together and whilst we all gained significantly by particpating on an individual basis as an employer the improvements that were most valued were as follows;

  • Improved communication and a common language that we all understand
  • Clearly understanding each others values
  • Company values established that meet all stakeholders needs (management and staff)
  • Management and staff are even more motivated
  • Sense of common purpose and direction for all stakeholders (management and staff)

"I thoroughly enjoyed participating in JOLT Challenge, meeting new people,obtaining a better understanding of what my values are and a greater sense of purpose and direction in both my personal and business life" - Glenn Stone

Self & New Zealand: Who is a Kiwi?

The Rugby World Cup has come to an end but the rise in national pride that has overtaken the country remains. Where has this surge in Kiwi spirit come from? Is it rugby that makes us Kiwi? Or are we defined by our passions for pies, pavlova and L&P? Does the colour of our skin matter? What about our birthplace?

Who you are in the context of New Zealand society. Does your unique culture have a place in forming the future New Zealand or do you have conform to the existing Kiwi identity? Should new immigrants integrate into the New Zealand way of life? Is that way of life and identity based on Maori Heritage, British colonialism or multiculturalism? What does it mean to be a Kiwi? Assimilating to the mainstream or living in a salad bowl society of ethnic fusion? How do we find the right balance? 

The questions are endless and the answer is not a simple one. At November's Self Speaker Series - Self & New Zealand we aimed at tackling these questions and helping you define what you and everyone else's place is in New Zealand today. 


• Mohsen al Attar (Lecturer at the Faculty of Law - International and Islamic Law)
• Oscar Kightley (Actor and member of comedy group "Naked Samoans")
• Samuela Sefuiva (Manager Race & Ethnic Relations at NZ Human Rights Commission)
• Geoff Thomas (Host of "Outdoors with Geoff" on TV3 and of The Fishing Breakfast on Radio Sport)
• Hineani Melbourne (Managing Director of Pounamu Media Group)
• Roseanne Liang (Writer and Director of the feature film "My Wedding and Other Secrets") 

Hosted by Evie Ashton

Thanks to Clips for capturing all of the Self Speaker Series on film. To view past events please visit our Youtube channel:http://www.youtube.com/joltchallenge
Twitter: http://www.twitter/joltchallenge
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/joltchallenge

Proudly sponsored by BNZ, Clips, Unlimited Magazine, Magners Cider, Glengarry Wines, Teza, Giapo and FlyaJet

Participants complete the last public program of 2012

“Our fabulously diverse group, what a pleasure it was to journey with them, hear their positive insights and see such changes in them.” - Sandie Hunt (Trainer)

Three of the participants volunteered to share their experience by blogging their feelings, thoughts, insights and challenges weekly. Read their blog entries by clicking the link below:

Johnhttp://www.joltchallenge.com/blog/tag/j-journey/
Leon:
 http://www.joltchallenge.com/blog/tag/l-journey/
Alistair: http://www.joltchallenge.com/blog/tag/a-journey/

The dates are set for the 2012 Public Programs. 

  • Tues 14 Feb – 17 April 630 – 8pm
  • Wednesday 15 Feb – 18 April 9 – 1030am

Register now to recieve an early bird special of $1600 inc gst (offer only avaliable until 15 Dec 2011). Normal price $1800 inc gst. NB: Payment options are avaliable.

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