FLINT Talks: Negotiation Skills

FLINT Talks: What is FLINT, exactly?

FLINT Talks is back for 2026! Join Caitlin - Auckland FLINT Chair, Zibby - National FLINT Lead, and Craig - CEO of TUANZ, to learn all about:  - what FLINT actually is  - what being a Future Leader in Technology means  - how being a part of FLINT can help your career Plus hear about upcoming events around the country and how you can get involved! Learn more about FLINT here: https://tuanz.org.nz/flintnz/

FLINT Talks: Alex Stewart

Welcome back to another episode of FLINT Talks! Last month at the Tech Users Summit, TUANZ held their annual Member Awards. One of the awards celebrates an Outstanding Future Leader, and is awarded to a FLINT member. This year, the winner of the Outstanding Future Leader Award was Alex Stewart of WombatNet. In this episode, Craig Young, CEO of TUANZ, caught up with Alex to discuss starting an ISP at just 14 years of age and his journey since then.  Curious about FLINT? Find out more here: https://tuanz.org.nz/flintnz/

FLINT Talks: Tech Users Summit 2025

flint.nz [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/96283612/admin/page-posts/published/?share=true] team members from around the country attended the TUANZ [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/96283612/admin/page-posts/published/?share=true] Tech Users Summit last week and we caught up with them throughout the day!   In this episode, you’ll hear: 💡 FLINT members sharing the tech they’re most excited about and the key learnings they took from the Summit 🤝 Chats with the FLINT Auckland team and Harnex AI about the upcoming Hackathon on September 17 🏆 A celebration of the Outstanding Future Leader Award at the TUANZ Awards that evening   It was an incredible day of ideas, innovation, and inspiration - we hope to see you there next year!   Curious about FLINT? Find out more here: https://tuanz.org.nz/flintnz/

FLINT Talks: Negotiation Skills

Welcome back to another episode of FLINT Talks! In this episode, we’re sharing a live recording of FLINT’s recent webinar: Negotiation Skills That Stick, featuring Elizabeth Taylor and Kal Shariff. Negotiation isn’t just about salaries or contracts - it’s about advocating for yourself in everyday situations, from project pitches to work-life balance conversations. In this session, we cover:  - Mindset shifts to approach negotiation with confidence  - Practical tools to ask for what you need — clearly and kindly  - Fresh insights from Randstad’s employer research Whether you're navigating a raise, a role change, or just everyday team dynamics - this one’s full of practical wisdom you’ll actually use. Curious about FLINT? Find out more here: https://tuanz.org.nz/flintnz/

FLINT Talks: Communication Styles

Welcome back to another episode of FLINT Talks! In this episode, FLINT members Dave Park, Amie Dawson and Caitlin Tennant unpack one of the most essential, and often overlooked, skills in any workplace: communication. From working in a team to presenting externally, how we communicate can make or break the conversation. We explore: * A simple “two-axis” model to identify communication styles * How to adjust your approach depending on your audience * Real-world stories from both technical and people-focused roles Whether you're leading a team or navigating projects, this episode is full of practical insights you can put into action straight away. Curious about FLINT? Find out more here: https://tuanz.org.nz/flintnz/