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Hi there Hope you are well? And many of us start an email with this question – I always mean it but maybe more so today. Because I’ve been supporting close family members with some health issues and sickness but they are much better now. I don’t think these are things to post about on social media but to say that I appreciate when stuff can be stressful and as my grandparents ingrained in me – “We must always rise above itI” It is a call to overcome challenges with a sense of resilience, inner strength, and a focus on a larger, more positive perspective, rather than letting them defeat or define you. Easy to read and grasp, maybe harder to implement and from another era – on that note, may I please share the recent activities and what is coming up? Since my last big email update I’ve had a birthday, went on a mini break with Scotty to Daylesford in Victoria (saw The Block people in case you know that TV show), took some time off for said birthday, saw the kids and grand kids with lots of cuddles, met with business clients, hosted lunches and events, been to others events celebrating milestones, business birthdays and a wedding, written loads of proposals, am currently working on an AI Powered Strategic Workforce Planning tool (please let me know if you’d like to test it), and written a sentence or two that is very long… ha ha. So on SA Business Events – Networking Opportunities for Founders in November 2025. This month presents a crucial window for founders, entrepreneurs, and established SMEs to accelerate their success. The calendar is packed with essential business events (11 pages) designed to support every stage of your journey, from validating a Switch to a new market, securing resources to Start a venture, or building the connections required to truly Scale. Read more and book in for many events> Please read about 50+ people at the recent Back of the Napkin Lunch Business, Economic Development and Tech Innovation on the Menu in Kapunda. And this latest blog on why Every Region Needs a Tailored, Industry-Focused Strategic Workforce Plan. |
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I’d love to personally invite you to a special end-of-year evening that brings together leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, and innovators for meaningful conversation, connection, and inspiration. Leading with Impact: Innovation & Networking Evening Date: Thursday 11 December 2025 Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm Location: Ironwood Institute, Level 3/112-118 Rundle Mall, Adelaide SA Tickets: here Drinks and nibbles included. Hosted at Ironwood Institute, recently named South Australia’s Small Training Provider of the Year, and co-presented with Workforce BluePrint, this evening celebrates collaboration, capability building, and innovation across five interconnected domains: • Education & Entrepreneurship – creative learning ecosystems and new business models • Energy & Industry – sustainable growth, circularity, and nature-positive approaches • Leadership & Learning – confident, authentic, and courageous leadership • Wellbeing & Workforce Futures – workplaces where people and purpose thrive • Inclusive Practice & Professional Growth – empathetic and equitable leadership Who this evening is for? Professionals in Learning & Development, VET/TVET, schools, higher education, Human Resources, Diversity Equity Inclusion, organisational development, workforce strategy, consulting, coaching, leadership, entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, business, and innovation. Places are limited and expected to book out so here’s the link to secure your place and I hope you can join us for an inspiring evening. |
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Would you like to join the Australian & NZ delegation to Bhutan for the Investment Forum in February 2026? Perhaps you are a prospective investor or partner from Australia or NZ, you may have heard of Bhutan or have an interest in the country in terms of Net Zero, Gross National Happiness (GNH) and/or the new Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC – 1st net zero city in the world). The composition of the delegation will be limited because of the significance of the Bhutan Investment Forum planned for 12-13 February 2026, and I’d love to hear from friends in Bhutan who would like to be of assistance and/or connect. Please get in touch and find out more via wendy@workforceblueprint.com. PS. Please read this latest blog post on Bhutan’s New FDI Framework & Investor Opportunities; and more about Bhutan with Blue Poppy Ventures blogs. |
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There are a few tickets left for the FREE Regional Business Innovation Growth Hack in Freeling, South Australia supported by Light Regional Council and the Regional Tech Hub, alongside Sea to Valley Startups. Date and Time: Nov 27 at 9:30am to Nov 28 at 2:30pm Location: The F.A.R.M Centre, Freeling |
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Friday Pitch Night + Networking in Freeling at The Gungellan Hotel Join us in Freeling for a fun, family-friendly Friday evening celebrating local ideas, budding entrepreneurs, & small businesses. Following the Regional Growth Hack in Freeling, this relaxed Pitch Night brings the community together for a happy hour and a half of conversation, creativity, and connection. Whether you’re pitching an idea, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about what’s emerging across the Light region, you’re warmly invited. Date and time: November 28 from 4pm to 5:30pm Location: The Gungellan Hotel, 2 Gray Street, Freeling SA 5372 PS. I’m in Yorke Peninsula for the Back of the Napkin Lunch at Dalrymple Hotel, Stansbury + Lost Tide Spirit this Thursday 20.11.25 from 12-2 pm. PSS. And to get a head start in the new year, please register for the FREE Regional Business Innovation Growth Hack in Wallaroo, South Australia over February 19-20 2026 from 9.30 am – 2.30 pm. |
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Kind regards Wendy Perry, Managing Director, Workforce BluePrint PO Box 838, HAPPY VALLEY, SOUTH AUSTRALIA 5159 +61 416 150 491 | +61 8387 9800 wendy@workforceblueprint.com. Entrepreneurship & Innovation; Future of Jobs, Skills & Work; Strategic Workforce Planning; World Class Education |