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Transforming Workplaces through Learning & Development


In today's Knowledge Economy it is the skills and know-how of key staff that can make the difference between success and failure. Yet many companies fail to maximise the return on their investment in people - because they fail to manage learning and development programs in line with business goals.

For over 35 years David Forman has been the leading independent, locally owned provider of effective business training for New Zealand companies. The company delivers individual behavioural change, improved personal skills and business competencies aligned with corporate objectives. Our blended learning approach employs seminars, facilitators, skill practise and reinforcement.

In a David Forman seminar we focus on action-oriented content that can be applied to add value to your company, teaching practical models that participants can take back to use at work.

Because we work across a wide range of organisations and industries, our training is very suitable for many different work situations and job roles. Whether an individual is leading a team, moving into a more senior position or needs to enhance their skills to deliver on their current responsibilities, our seminars provide positive outcomes quickly and cost-effectively.

Training that produces real results


In the last 5 years the company has trained more than 12,000 employees for over 2,000 New Zealand organisations. With that depth of experience, and many leading companies as long-standing customers, we understand the real training and development needs of the business and public sectors.

The company has a philosophy of using only business-proven trainers which has ensured that the company has led quality standards in the field of professional training. We ensure a relaxed and comfortable learning environment so that participants enjoy and respond to our training methods.

We then maximise the long-term impact of performance improvement, by building in pre and post seminar work involving both the participant and their manager with all our training.

A track record of results


David Forman - psychologist, musician, entrepreneur, educationalist - saw a major need for sales management and sales training in New Zealand in the late 1960s. During the 1970s the program range expanded to cover marketing and negotiation, and over the ensuing decades the company has trained thousands of businesspeople in New Zealand and Australia.

Unparalleled expertise


The key to effective training is talented, experienced tutors. In post-seminar evaluations, our consultant trainers are consistently rated by participants as some of the best in the country. Trainers use relevant knowledge from their own successful business backgrounds to bring to life the concepts they communicate. While all David Forman training is based on proven behavioural theories, we are quick to include new effective approaches to ensure content is up to the minute and relevant to the New Zealand workplace.


Customer Profile

Public Training


Our courses are publicly presented via our annual calendar of events in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, as well as various regional centres around New Zealand. Last year over 2,700 participants attended 150 of our public seminars.

A public environment brings the opportunity to meet and network with colleagues from other businesses, in a positive learning environment.

Click here to see our current calendar

Inhouse Training


Our courses are available for inhouse presentation to companies. This enables a group of co-workers to up skill at the same time.

Customised programs enable training to be more focussed on the organisation's needs and individual culture. Last year over 60 companies and 1,500 participants chose David Forman to provide inhouse and customised training.

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Dedicated Account Management


All customers are assigned a team of experienced personnel to service all your training requirements, with Key Account Managers working alongside our consultant tutors for best outcomes.


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About Us
Transforming Workplaces
How we work
Diploma in Professional Selling
Ownership
Why the dog?
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David Forman Ltd

Current public programs
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Leading & Managing
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Leadership Development
Focus: Achieving your Highest Priorities
Rising Stars
Change Management
Strategic Planning
Building High Performance Teams
Management
Negotiation
Positive Power
Managing Projects
Sales Management
Supervision
Coaching for Improved Performance
Train the Trainer
Facilitation & Meetings

Buying & Selling
Effective Proposal Writing
Prospecting & New Business Development
Professional Telephone Selling
Advanced Sales Development
Customer Service
Key Account Management
Presentation Skills
Negotiation
Sales Development
Sales Planning