Learning

Recently awarded Best Training and Education in the industry at the 2011 Australian Broking Awards, Connective Learning provides you with the tools and know-how to grow your business. Covering everything from compliance and lender updates, through to workshop debates on key industry issues, we have worked hard to develop a PD Calendar that caters to the varying needs of brokers today.

At Connective, we believe in providing our brokers with real professional development opportunities, and information that they will value. We offer events including:

Professional Development Days
Industry related information sessions for Connective members, programmed four times within the calendar year, in Melbourne Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.
Networking Breakfasts
Monthly breakfast/morning tea sessions held in all States; scheduled as a networking opportunity between Connective sponsors and Connective brokers.
Our Annual Conference
Connective’s main event for the year, set amongst the back drop of a tropical location within Australia.  CC2012 will run in November, keep your eyes out for details.

Connective Academy

Connective Academy is a an innovative program to provide brokers with best practice business coaching in interactive workshops.


Get Connected Seminars

An opportunity for the lender to endorse their products and services, and provide industry associated information during the seminar. Plus lender speed dating!

Connective Round Table

The Connective Round Table is an intimate lunch with leading brokers, Connective principals and our platinum sponsors.

 

Other learning opportunities at Connective

On top of these events, Connective offer members a host of other learning opportunities. These include Connective Mag, Connective TV, the Weekly Bulletin, and our weekly webinars.

Connective Webinars

Online interactive meetings organized for Connective to increase their reach to members located across Australia, including rural areas.  Topics covered during these sessions range from, new member inductions, commission management, responsible lending, fraud awareness and compliance coaching.

Our Connective Learning PD Guide details all of the events coming up in the year ahead, including dates and times. Download our PD Guide here>>

To register for an event, simply select the ‘News and Events’ Tab located on Mercury, and click on the event you wish to attend.

If you are not a member of Connective, but wish to attend one of our events you are in luck! We also run ‘Industry’ events that cover topics we feel are important enough to educate both Connective and non-Connective brokers. To ensure you are on the invite list for these events, please email events@connective.com.au.

Date Event Time Location Description
23/02/2012 Get Started for 2012 - Business Plan and Action to Kick Start the Year
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
The Edinburgh Hotel
The High Street Bar
7 High Street,
Mitcham, SA
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Get Started for 2012 - Business Plan and Action to Kick Start the Year.

This module will assist you to document your vision and strategic plan for the year. It's about more than just setting goals - it's about how you will achieve the goals. You will also identify the actions that you need to take to make your plan a reality in 2012. You will also identify what motivates you to succeed and use this to drive performance in your business every day.
Marketing and Communication
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
The Edinburgh Hotel
The High Street Bar
7 High Street,
Mitcham, SA
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Marketing and Communication - document you client and referrer communication plan for 2012.

We know that communication with your clients and referrers is important but when you are under pressure, it's hare to find the words and key messages to send. This session will help you identify the messages to send before you get busy. Planning your communication strategy is key for success for 2012.
Practices of Top Producers
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
The Edinburgh Hotel
The High Street Bar
7 High Street,
Mitcham, SA
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Practices of Top Producers - workshop for current and aspiring top performers on what to and not to do in 2012 to drive and grow your business.

Do you want to know what the best performers in the industry do? This session will uncover the common traits of the highest producers and help you to adopt those traits. Action = Results, prepare to participate in this session.
29/02/2012 Get Started in 2012 - Business Plan and Action to Kick Start the Year
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Summit Events Centre
L1, Iceworks Bld
157 Given Tce
Paddington , QLD
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Get Started for 2012 - Business Plan and Action to Kick Start the Year

This module will assist you to document your vision and strategic plan for the year. It's about more than just setting goals - it's about how you will achieve the goals. You will also identify what motivates you to succeed and use this to drive performance in your business every day.
Marketing and Communication
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Summit Events Centre
L1, Iceworks Bld
157 Given Tce
Paddington , QLD
View Map
Marketing and Communication - document your client and referrer communication for 2012.

We know that communication with your clients and referrers is important but when you are under pressure, it's hard to find the words and key messages to send. This session will help you identify the messages to send before you get busy. Planning your communication strategy is key for success in 2012.
Practices of Top Producers
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Summit Events Centre
L1, Iceworks Bld
157 Given Tce
Paddington , QLD
View Map
Practices of Top Producers - workshop for current and aspiring top performers on what to and not to do in 2012 to drive and grow your business.

Do you want to know what the best performers in the industry do? This session will uncover the common traits of the highest producers and help you to adopt those traits. Action = Results, prepare to participate in this session.
6/03/2012 Connective Plant & Equipment - Leasing
2:30 AM to 3:30 AM
Connective Office (Sydney)
Suite 302, Level 3
15 Lime Street, King Street Wharf
Sydney, NSW
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We have arranged for a Connective Home Loans information and accreditation session to be held for our Sydney members, along with workshops focusing on My Marketing and Connective’s leasing solution – Connective Plant & Equipment. if one of these areas is something you want to know more about - it's worth coming along.
Connective Training - My Marketing
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Connective Office (Sydney)
Suite 302, Level 3
15 Lime Street, King Street Wharf
Sydney, NSW
View Map
We have arranged for a Connective Home Loans information and accreditation session to be held for our Sydney members, along with workshops focusing on My Marketing and Connective’s leasing solution – Connective Plant & Equipment. if one of these areas is something you want to know more about - it's worth coming along
Connective Home Loans Training - CHL
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Connective Office (Sydney)
Suite 302, Level 3
15 Lime Street, King Street Wharf
Sydney, NSW
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We have arranged for a Connective Home Loans information and accreditation session to be held for our Sydney members, along with workshops focusing on My Marketing and Connective’s leasing solution – Connective Plant & Equipment. if one of these areas is something you want to know more about - it's worth coming along
7/03/2012 Lead Generation Strategies
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Christie Conference Centre
3 Spring Street
Sydney, NSW
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Many brokers fall into the trap of relying on only a few sources of new leads for their business. What if that big referrer or source of leads dries up or the relationship turns sour? Protect your future business with multiple streams of leads. During this session, you'll learn at least 22 different ways you can generate leads for your business - and some won't even cost you a cent.
The Ultimate Sales Process
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Christie Conference Centre
3 Spring Street
Sydney, NSW
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During this session, you'll learn the proven 5 step sales process that will help you close more deals and maximise your cross sells using less of your time, without even having to 'sell' anything. If you want to learn how to streamline your own sales process, or give your brokers a fool proof system to follow - don't miss this session.
Top Performers - How to Maximise Your Time and Income
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Christie Conference Centre
3 Spring Street
Sydney, NSW
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if you want to take control of your time and build your business and income to the next level, but don't know how to find the time and don't know where to start, this practical workshop session is designed for you. Open to current and aspiring top performers, you'll learn how to systemise, outsource and manage your time for maximum gain.
8/03/2012 Lead Generation Strategies
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Connective Office
Boardroom
Level 5/530 Collins Street
Melbourne, VIC
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Many brokers fall into the trap of relying on only a few sources of new leads for their business. What if that one big referrer or source of leads dries up or the relationship turns sour? Protect your future business with multiple streams of leads. During this session you'll learn at least 22 different ways you can generate leads for your business - and some won't even cost you a cent.
The Ultimate Process
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Connective Office
Boardroom
Level 5/530 Collins Street
Melbourne, VIC
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During this session, you'll learn the proven 5 step sales process that will help you close more deals and maximise your cross sells using less of your time, without even having to 'sell' anything. If you want to learn how to streamline your own sales process, or give your brokers a fool proof system to follow - don't miss this session.
Top Performers - How to Maximise Your Time and Income
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Connective Office
Boardroom
Level 5/530 Collins Street
Melbourne, VIC
View Map
If you want to take control of your time and build your business and income to the next level, but don't know how to find the time and don't know where to start, this practical workshop session is designed for you. Open to current and aspiring top performers, you'll learn how to systemise, outsource and manage your time for maximum gain.
14/03/2012 Connective Plant & Equipment - Leasing
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Connective Office (Sydney)
Suite 302, Level 3
15 Lime Street, King Street Wharf
Sydney, NSW
View Map
We have arranged for a Connective Home Loans information and accreditation session to be held for our Sydney members, along with workshops focusing on My Marketing and Connective’s leasing solution – Connective Plant & Equipment. if one of these areas is something you want to know more about - it's worth coming along.
Connective Home Loans Training - CHL
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Connective Office (Sydney)
Suite 302, Level 3
15 Lime Street, King Street Wharf
Sydney, NSW
View Map
We have arranged for a Connective Home Loans information and accreditation session to be held for our Sydney members, along with workshops focusing on My Marketing and Connective’s leasing solution – Connective Plant & Equipment. if one of these areas is something you want to know more about - it's worth coming along
Connective Training - My Marketing
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Connective Office (Sydney)
Suite 302, Level 3
15 Lime Street, King Street Wharf
Sydney, NSW
View Map
We have arranged for a Connective Home Loans information and accreditation session to be held for our Sydney members, along with workshops focusing on My Marketing and Connective’s leasing solution – Connective Plant & Equipment. if one of these areas is something you want to know more about - it's worth coming along
20/03/2012 Lead Generation Strategies
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Connective Office (WA)
Boardroom
45 Ventnor Ave
West Perth, WA
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Many brokers fall into the trap of relying on only a few sources of new leads for their business. What if that one big referrer or source of leads dries up or the relationship turns sour? Protect your future business with multiple streams of leads. During this session, you'll learn at least 22 different ways you can generate leads for your business - and some won't even cost you a cent.
The Ultimate Sales Process
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Connective Office (WA)
Boardroom
45 Ventnor Ave
West Perth, WA
View Map
During this session, you'll learn the proven 5 step sales process that will help you close more deals and maximise your cross sess using less of your time, without even having to 'sell' anything. If you want to learn how to streamline your own sales process, or give your brokers a fool proof system to follow - don't miss this session.
Top Performers - How to Maximise Your Time and Income
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Connective Office (WA)
Boardroom
45 Ventnor Ave
West Perth, WA
View Map
If you want to take control of your time and build your business and income to the next level, but don't know how to find the time and don't know where to start, this practical workshop session is designed for you. Open to current and aspiring top performers, you'll learn how to systemise, outsource and manage your time for maximum gain.
22/03/2012 Lead Generation Strategies
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
The Edinburgh Hotel
The High Street Bar
7 High Street,
Mitcham, SA
View Map
Many brokers fall into the trap of relying on only a few sources of new leads for their business. What if the one big referrer or source of leads dries up or the relationship turns sour? Protect your future business with multiple streams of leads. During this session, you'll learn at least 22 different ways you can generate leads for your business - and some won't even cost you a cent.
The Ultimate Sales Process
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
The Edinburgh Hotel
The High Street Bar
7 High Street,
Mitcham, SA
View Map
During this session, you'll learn the proven 5 sales process that will help you close more deals and maximise your cross sells using less of your time, without even having to 'sell' anything. if you want to learn how to streamline your own sales process, or give your brokers a fool proof system to follow - don't miss this session.
Top Performers - How to Maximise Your Time and Income
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
The Edinburgh Hotel
The High Street Bar
7 High Street,
Mitcham, SA
View Map
If you want to take control of your time and build your business and income to the next level, but don't know how to find the time and don't know where to start, this practical workshop session is designed for you. Open to current and aspiring top performers, you'll learn how to systemise, outsource and manage your time for maximum gain.
28/03/2012 Lead Generation Strategies
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Summit Events Centre
L1, Iceworks Bld
157 Given Tce
Paddington , QLD
View Map
Many brokers fall into the trap of relying on only a few sources of new leads for their business. What if that one big referrer or source of leads dries up or the relationship turns sour? Protect your future business with multiple streams of leads. During this session, you'll learn at least 22 different ways you can generate leads for your business - and some won't even cost you a cent.
Connective Plant & Equipment - Leasing
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Connective Office (Sydney)
Suite 302, Level 3
15 Lime Street, King Street Wharf
Sydney, NSW
View Map
We have arranged for a Connective Home Loans information and accreditation session to be held for our Sydney members, along with workshops focusing on My Marketing and Connective’s leasing solution – Connective Plant & Equipment. if one of Connective Plant & Equipment - Leasingthese areas is something you want to know more about - it's worth coming along.
The Ultimate Sales Process
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Summit Events Centre
L1, Iceworks Bld
157 Given Tce
Paddington , QLD
View Map
During this session, you'll learn the proven 5 step sales process that will help you close more deals and maximise your cross sells using less of your time, without even having to 'sell' anything. If you want to learn how to streamline your own sales process, or give your brokers a fool proof system to follow - don't miss this session.
Connective Home Loans Training – CHL
12:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Connective Office (Sydney)
Suite 302, Level 3
15 Lime Street, King Street Wharf
Sydney, NSW
View Map
We have arranged for a Connective Home Loans information and accreditation session to be held for our Sydney members, along with workshops focusing on My Marketing and Connective’s leasing solution – Connective Plant & Equipment. if one of these areas is something you want to know more about - it's worth coming along.
Top Performers - How to Maximise Your Time and Income
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Summit Events Centre
L1, Iceworks Bld
157 Given Tce
Paddington , QLD
View Map
If you want to take control of your time and build your business and income to the next level, but don't know how to find the time and don't know where to start, this practical workshop session is designed for you. Open to current and aspiring top performers, you'll learn how to systemise, outsource and manage your time for maximum gain.
Connective Training - My Marketing
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Connective Office (Sydney)
Suite 302, Level 3
15 Lime Street, King Street Wharf
Sydney, NSW
View Map
We have arranged for a Connective Home Loans information and accreditation session to be held for our Sydney members, along with workshops focusing on My Marketing and Connective’s leasing solution – Connective Plant & Equipment. if one of these areas is something you want to know more about - it's worth coming along.