Comments from Clients
Emerging Leader's workshops and work with Boards
I have worked alongside Janis for several decades. In recent times we have jointly facilitated a leadership programme for emerging leaders in my town planning profession, having undertaken nearly 20 two day courses since 2011. The demand for the course is constant and ongoing across New Zealand, with amazing end of course ratings. Much of its success comes down to Janis’ teaching, her knowledge, her passion and sense of fun. I personally learn something new every session and I am a co-presenter! She is amazing.
(Leigh Auton Former Chief Executive Manukau and Tauranga City Councils, Former President NZPI, Consultant)
Talks
'Janis Grummitt agreed to deliver a presentation on "Turning Knowledge into Wisdom" at Counties Manukau District Health Board at short notice, and did a remarkable job. In the few days available to her, she did her homework about our organisation, finding out lots of information about the managers she would be addressing. On the day, Janis delivered a dynamic, engaging and customised presentation to the audience, who were very receptive to this. Many took the time to speak to Janis afterwards, despite pressing commitments in the hospital. Finally, Janis was willing to share her notes, and encourage people to explore the concepts further by providing a reading list'.
(Sandy Millar previously Learning and OD manager, Order of St John)
'Thank you so much for speaking to us this morning. I got the impression that all our members were deeply impressed and I heard some people commenting.” what a fantastic talk…very, very good….so interesting…” I am sure that we all learned a lot this morning, a lot which makes us not only think but also actually do something'.
(Secretary University of the 3rd Age Birkenhead)
Company Programmes
'Janis is an expert in her field who, through inventive,inclusive and fun methods gets her message across.
The lessons we, as a Company, have learnt from her have been invaluable to us in helping to create a culture that is inclusive and communicates well in all levels of our business'.
(Karen Longdill, Managing Director at USL Medical)
Character
'I reported to Janis in my role as Employee Involvement Executive at Fletcher Challenge. In all of my experience since leaving the NZ Army I have seen few managers with the leadership capability that Janis has. Janis walked the talk from the start and coached me so well I quickly picked up the ability to conduct internal leadership development and team briefing programs on my own throughout the Fletcher Challenge Group. When I came up with new ideas Janis supported these and assisted me in packaging and introducing these as part of our EI services. Janis was always on hand to mentor me but gave me the freedom to be myself and utilize my own capabilities to the best advantage for our team and the organization.
I would say Janis's strengths are her intelligence, perception, strategic thinking and diplomacy. Her greatest contribution to my life continues to be her leadership example and her personal strength to overcome difficulties.
I wish Janis all the very best in everything she sets out to accomplish and these will be sure to exceed those of the feint hearted'.
(Tony Williams, ex employee of Janis, now Army Officer, Coach, Mentor, Adventurer, Singer, Song Writer, Lover of Life)
I have worked alongside Janis for several decades. In recent times we have jointly facilitated a leadership programme for emerging leaders in my town planning profession, having undertaken nearly 20 two day courses since 2011. The demand for the course is constant and ongoing across New Zealand, with amazing end of course ratings. Much of its success comes down to Janis’ teaching, her knowledge, her passion and sense of fun. I personally learn something new every session and I am a co-presenter! She is amazing.
(Leigh Auton Former Chief Executive Manukau and Tauranga City Councils, Former President NZPI, Consultant)
Talks
'Janis Grummitt agreed to deliver a presentation on "Turning Knowledge into Wisdom" at Counties Manukau District Health Board at short notice, and did a remarkable job. In the few days available to her, she did her homework about our organisation, finding out lots of information about the managers she would be addressing. On the day, Janis delivered a dynamic, engaging and customised presentation to the audience, who were very receptive to this. Many took the time to speak to Janis afterwards, despite pressing commitments in the hospital. Finally, Janis was willing to share her notes, and encourage people to explore the concepts further by providing a reading list'.
(Sandy Millar previously Learning and OD manager, Order of St John)
'Thank you so much for speaking to us this morning. I got the impression that all our members were deeply impressed and I heard some people commenting.” what a fantastic talk…very, very good….so interesting…” I am sure that we all learned a lot this morning, a lot which makes us not only think but also actually do something'.
(Secretary University of the 3rd Age Birkenhead)
Company Programmes
'Janis is an expert in her field who, through inventive,inclusive and fun methods gets her message across.
The lessons we, as a Company, have learnt from her have been invaluable to us in helping to create a culture that is inclusive and communicates well in all levels of our business'.
(Karen Longdill, Managing Director at USL Medical)
Character
'I reported to Janis in my role as Employee Involvement Executive at Fletcher Challenge. In all of my experience since leaving the NZ Army I have seen few managers with the leadership capability that Janis has. Janis walked the talk from the start and coached me so well I quickly picked up the ability to conduct internal leadership development and team briefing programs on my own throughout the Fletcher Challenge Group. When I came up with new ideas Janis supported these and assisted me in packaging and introducing these as part of our EI services. Janis was always on hand to mentor me but gave me the freedom to be myself and utilize my own capabilities to the best advantage for our team and the organization.
I would say Janis's strengths are her intelligence, perception, strategic thinking and diplomacy. Her greatest contribution to my life continues to be her leadership example and her personal strength to overcome difficulties.
I wish Janis all the very best in everything she sets out to accomplish and these will be sure to exceed those of the feint hearted'.
(Tony Williams, ex employee of Janis, now Army Officer, Coach, Mentor, Adventurer, Singer, Song Writer, Lover of Life)
Soft Skills Workshops
'Best presenter that I have had at an NZPI course'.
'Janis was fantastic, passionate and easy to understand - was relatable'.
(Attendees at the Soft Skills for Planners workshop in 2017 for the New Zealand Planning Institute)
'Janis was engaging, personal and knowledgeable. I went away thinking of things I want to change, and motivated to do so'
'Absolutely loved the course. I appreciated the content and felt very inspired learning from Janis'
'Great presentation, tied together at the end into actions to implement'
(attendees at the soft Skills for Planners workshop in July 2019)
Emerging Leaders Workshops
'Janis was great. Super engaging and interesting to listen to'.
'Absolutely essential for those that do or are about to be in any leadership role'.
(Attendees at an NZ Planning Institute Emerging Leaders workshop in 2017)
'Excellent connection with the audience'
'Highly stimulating and easily understandable...'
'Action oriented, applicable, hands-on, inspiring, highly motivating, positive and fun'
Really engaging and invigorating'
Great learnings to take away and implement - one of the most enjoyable courses I've been on'
'Outstanding'
(attendees at the NZPI Emerging leaders workshop in October 2019)
Mentoring
"I have enjoyed the attention and company of Janis as coach and adviser for the past 5 months. Janis services have been enlisted to improve my ability to deal with personal relationships especially with respect to reducing my emotional dependence on the behaviour of other people.
I have benefited enormously from our weekly one hour sessions, and found Janis a fantastic and intelligent confidant in human behaviour. Janis also has a great sense of humour. I continue to implement her daily prescription and look forward to a happier future"
One of Janis' personal mentees in 2017
'Best presenter that I have had at an NZPI course'.
'Janis was fantastic, passionate and easy to understand - was relatable'.
(Attendees at the Soft Skills for Planners workshop in 2017 for the New Zealand Planning Institute)
'Janis was engaging, personal and knowledgeable. I went away thinking of things I want to change, and motivated to do so'
'Absolutely loved the course. I appreciated the content and felt very inspired learning from Janis'
'Great presentation, tied together at the end into actions to implement'
(attendees at the soft Skills for Planners workshop in July 2019)
Emerging Leaders Workshops
'Janis was great. Super engaging and interesting to listen to'.
'Absolutely essential for those that do or are about to be in any leadership role'.
(Attendees at an NZ Planning Institute Emerging Leaders workshop in 2017)
'Excellent connection with the audience'
'Highly stimulating and easily understandable...'
'Action oriented, applicable, hands-on, inspiring, highly motivating, positive and fun'
Really engaging and invigorating'
Great learnings to take away and implement - one of the most enjoyable courses I've been on'
'Outstanding'
(attendees at the NZPI Emerging leaders workshop in October 2019)
Mentoring
"I have enjoyed the attention and company of Janis as coach and adviser for the past 5 months. Janis services have been enlisted to improve my ability to deal with personal relationships especially with respect to reducing my emotional dependence on the behaviour of other people.
I have benefited enormously from our weekly one hour sessions, and found Janis a fantastic and intelligent confidant in human behaviour. Janis also has a great sense of humour. I continue to implement her daily prescription and look forward to a happier future"
One of Janis' personal mentees in 2017
