2021 Conference Programme

Day 1 – May 10th

0730 – 0845	Registration
0845 – 0855	Assemble in presentation area
0855 – 0900	Kyron Gosse – Announcements/Housekeeping
0900 – 0910	Rear Admiral David Proctor – Chief of Navy. “Welcome to Defence House and NZDF’s commitment to excellence in all they do”
0910 – 0930	Hon Judith Collins MP – Leader of the Opposition. “Creating the conditions for a vibrant and productive NZ”
0930 – 0940	Beryl Oldham – NZBEF Chair. “NZBEF Overview and Outcomes of the Conference”
0940 – 1020	Sir Ian Taylor – “Improvement through the Eyes of an Award-Winning Businessman & Innovator”.
1020 – 1100	Coffee/Tea
1100 – 1115	Damien Smith MP – ACT List Member of Parliament. “Creating the conditions for a vibrant and productive NZ”
1115 – 1145	Dr Robin Mann – “Business Excellence – Driving Productivity & NZ’s Economic Success”
1145 -1215	Shaun Clarke – CEO Far North District Council. “Our Improvement Journey”
1215 – 1245	Michelle Sharp- CEO UNICEF NZ – “The Power of Purpose in a Challenging World”.
1245 – 1315	Kyron Gosse as mediator – Q&A session with Dr Robin Mann, Dan Henderson & Michelle Sharp
1315 – 1430	Lunch
1430 – 1550	NZ Best Practice Competition Rapid Response for Crisis Management (White Island / Whakaari volcanic eruption), New Zealand Defence Force Engaging Staff in Developing & Implementing Operational-Service Principles, The University of Auckland Ambulance Double-Crewing Recruitment Initiative, St John Ambulance NZ Babcock New Zealand Limited and Defence Logistics Command (Maritime) Collaborative Partnership, New Zealand Defence Force and Babcock New Zealand Limited Continuous improvement in a Partnership Contract, New Zealand Navy and Babcock New Zealand Limited
1550 – 1610	Short break
1610 – 1730	NZ Best Practice Competition Capability building across the economic development profession, Economic Development New Zealand Introduction of a Mobile Practice – Portable Plasma Collection, New Zealand Blood Service iPads for deployable/ship-borne medics, New Zealand Defence Force Altruism and Capitalism CAN Co-Exist (Inclusivity and Diversity in the Workplace), Downlights Limited
1730 – 1900	Networking Drinks/Nibbles ending with NZBP Awards
1900	Close

Day 2 – May 11th

0730 – 0815	NZBEF 2021 AGM
0800 – 0855	Registration and Assemble
0855 – 0900	Kyron Gosse – Announcements/Housekeeping
0900 – 0940	Geoff Lewis – Director NZ Productivity Commission. “Unlocking New Zealand’s Productivity Potential: The Key Role of Frontier Firms”.
0945 – 1015	Kathryn Lockyer – General Manager JAS-ANZ Services. “Helping markets work better by providing internationally recognised accreditation services that create economic benefit”
1015 – 1045	Coffee/Tea
1045 – 1115	Hilary Walton – Chief Information Security Officer Kordia Group. “Making the New Zealand digital environment more secure, reliable and resilient”
1115 – 1140	Jeremy Cox & Wayne Burroughs – “The Journey to Productivity through Business Excellence”
1140 – 1145	Break
1145 – 1215	Air Cdre Darryn Webb. “Delivery and Evolution of New Zealand MIQ System”
1215 – 1230	Break
1230 – 1300	Kyron Gosse as mediator – Ganesh Nana, Productivity Commission Chair, Kathryn Lockyer, Hilary Walton, Jeremy Cox & Air Cdre Darryn Webb
1300 – 1315	Beryl Oldham on NZBEF Strategic Vision & Robin Mann on Celebrating NZ & International Best Practices
1315 – 1430	Lunch
1430 – 1630	International Best Practice Competition Sustaining business excellence through unit scoreboards as consistent execution mechanism for increased individual performance and breakthrough results over 10 years, Philippine Heart Center, Philippines Business Recovery Strategy during COVID Pandemic, Bangkok Hospital Pattaya, Thailand Cross Border Ecommerce, Dubai Customs, UAE The Way Beyond Traditional Procurement, Dubai Municipality, UAE Excellence in CSR – “Aster Volunteers”, Aster DM Healthcare, UAE New Zealand Best Practice Competition Winner presentation
1630 – 1700	Coffee/Tea
1700 – 1900	International Best Practice Competition COVID-19 National Drive Thru Screening Centers, SEHA-Ambulatory Healthcare Services, UAE Dubai RECAT-Enhanced Wake Turbulence Separation Minima within the Dubai CTA, Dubai Air Navigation Services, UAE Ideation to Life, Global Indian International School (Abu Dhabi), UAE Perfect Bond – An Innovative Locking Method for Rubber Moulds used in Lost Wax Casting of Gold Jewellery, Titan Company Limited, India Implementation of Early Mobility Program to reduce patient’s Length of Stay in Intensive Care Unit, Tawam Hospital, UAE Safe Bags – Accuracy and Efficiency of Airport Hold Baggage Screening System, Dubai Police, UAE
1900 – 1930	Light supper while judges hold consensus meeting
1930 – 1940	International Best Practice Competition Award Winners announced
1940	Conference Close
2200 – 2400	Organisation-wide Innovation Award Final via Webinar – link will be made available to all