PoD AU-NZ BUSINESS NETWORK MANAGEMENT

JAYNE ALBISTON

DIRECTOR - PoD AU-NZ BUSINESS NETWORK ( Australia & New Zealand)

Passionate, energetic and dynamic, I am all about inspiring solutions through international business development and helping others network and connect effectively.

I am the Australia and NZ Director of PoD Business Network Ltd and PoD Business Network Pty Ltd (referred to as the PoD AU-NZ Business Network). In 2011 I brought the business networking organisation 'BoB Clubs' to Australasia from the UK and along with our team built an amazing Trans-Tasman business network that re-branded to the PoD AU-NZ Business Network in December 2017. I am keen to talk to anyone who would like to join us at a PoD meeting or to work with us on this venture.

I am also a Director of PlusOne Dynamics and a certified iMA practitioner. At PlusOne Dynamics we are about building connected networks and teams that are engaging and work effectively. We assist our clients with expanding their online and offline networks by delivering workshops and effective networking strategies combined with team building focused on the differences in peoples' preferred communication styles. We also use iMA strategies to develop successful internal and external communication and connectivity to build High Performance Teams through iMA Team Dynamics Audits and group workshops.

I am keen to talk to and connect with anyone who would like to increase their business development capabilities, to improve organisational communication & connectivity and to explore business partnerships or joint ventures.

Prior to these enterprises I worked in International Trade and the International Work Study & Travel arena for 12 years. During that time I specialized in identifying international markets for NZ businesses, established new business partnerships within those markets and travelled extensively selling and marketing NZ products and services.

My passion is for business growth. I achieve this by working strategically with businesses to set up and manage mutually beneficial international and local partnerships. The markets I have worked with include but are not limited to: Europe, Russia, the UK, the USA, Canada, South Africa, The Middle East, India, China, Japan and Korea

SPECIALTIES: International B2B development and management of key partnerships, innovation, new business initiatives, strategic management including setting business direction, objectives, goals and implementation, business networking, business over breakfast, business referral, networking PoDs / Clubs, lead generation, social business development, Communication & Connectivity, Building High Performance Teams, Sales Professional Workshops

Contact Me - Jayne Albiston
Business Networking Australia & New Zealand

GRANT DICKSON

DIRECTOR & OPERATIONS - PoD AU-NZ BUSINESS NETWORK ( Australia & New Zealand)

I am an Australia and NZ Director of PoD Business Network Ltd and PoD Business Network Pty Ltd (referred to as the PoD AU-NZ Business Network) and after Jayne Albiston brought the business networking organisation 'BoB Clubs' to Australasia from the UK, in 2013 I joined the network as an Area Coordinator until December 2017 following which it was re-branded to the PoD AU-NZ Business Network.

I am also a Director of PlusOne Dynamics Ltd and I have developed a high level of experience with continuous improvement through the effective management of national strategic initiatives in roles which included development of & overseeing critical activities, initiatives & projects aligned with national strategies while maintaining contact & direction with all key stakeholders.

I enjoy and have plenty of experience with the design, development & implementation of Executive Balanced Scorecards, continuous bespoke analysis of operational performance & industry outcomes and driving perpetual development through the management of national improvement & efficiency projects. I thrive on reviewing data, functions, roles and departments to ensure they are appropriately structured to meet business needs.

With extensive experienced in providing ongoing technical support & analysis for a National Quality Team I have acted as the "Babble Fish Liaison" between the Quality Team & the proprietary software development team. I am a tertiary graduate with Bachelor of OT, Accredited in Australia as a WC NSW RTWC, Accredited CTP Assessor, Accredited Cert IV Ax & Workplace Trainer & an Accredited Comcare Assessor.

I have sound knowledge & experience of occupational rehabilitation under 9 Australian Jurisdictional and Legislative settings, have a very high level of computer literacy, extensive knowledge of MS Windows, Office and programming in VB/VS & basic ASP. I make extensive use of VBA programming under Excel 2003-16 for in-house solution development... what could be better than that!

Skills & Experience: Professional, innovative & motivated with the ability to think analytically & problem solve while maintaining a high level of skill in handling confidential / sensitive data & information, Exceptional planning & organisational skills, Proven flexibility & adaptability to new environments with the ability to multi task & prioritise initiatives, Extensive experience with developing & implementing rehab programmes. Professional background with computers - installation, training, support, programming, Extensive commercial & domestic construction

SPECIALTIES: ● Business & strategic analysis, ● Process & Procedure design, ● Documentation ● Project Management, ● Excel, VBA, ● Rehabilitation, OT, ● Web design, dBA tasks, ITNA ● Process & Procedure design, Documentation.

Contact Me - Grant Dickson
Business Networking Australia & New Zealand

LONG TERM MEMBERS

OUR LONG-TERM MEMBERS 5+ Years:

Frank Rangi, Metro NZ Property Management

James Murray, Associated Business Advisors Limited

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The PoD AU-NZ Business Network Proudly Supports our communities by gifting membership to selected Not for Profit organisations. Find out more about these organisations...