UpClose with is a prestigious seminar series that is run throughout Australasia and features internationally renowned leaders in creativity and leadership. Over 4000 senior corporate executives from Australia and New Zealand have attended an “UpClose with..” seminar.
Past speakers include Dr Edward de Bono and John Cleese – with more internationally renowned thought leaders visiting in the future months.

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Edward de Bono

Dr Edward de Bono is one of the world’s greatest thinkers and the creator of the concept of lateral thinking. Dr de Bono truly challenged business audiences with unconventional approaches to problem solving. He provided thinking tools that are required to achieve enhanced performance, innovation and sustainable growth. Dr de Bono’s seminars are the most powerful and thought provoking available for business today.

Past Events:
2007
Mumbai | Bangalore | Delhi | Beijing | Shanghai
Auckland | Hong Kong | Singapore
2006
Brisbane | Melbourne | Wellington

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John Cleese

John Cleese delivered his Creativity in Leadership workshop to 3000 business executives across Australia. One of the most influential comic writers and actors of our time, John toured Australia on a ground breaking sold out business tour.

He inspired CEOs and senior management on how creativity in the business world can reap untold benefits as well as giving delegates an insight into the working dynamic of the Python team and creative thinking process for Fawlty Towers… a truly unique experience!

Past Events:
2006
Brisbane | Sydney | Adelaide | Melbourne | Perth
2005
Auckland