Pam Martin - Extra Mile Training

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Auckland
- Auckland Central
- Franklin
- Great Barrier Island
- Helensville
- Hibiscus Coast
- Manukau
- North Shore
- Papakura
- Waiheke Island
- Waitakere
- Warkworth
- Wellsford

Day Phone

09 476 1325

Postal Address

PO Box 302 353
North Harbour
North Shore City

Website

www.pammartin.co.nz

Mobile

021 034 0009

Is the solution to our productivity problem right under our noses?

One of the biggest challenges facing New Zealands economic growth is increasing our productivity. Technology promises so much through faster broadband, virtual offices and advanced mobile phones, but how can it deliver on its promises if we can only make use of a fraction of its capability?

Pam Martin dares to challenge NZ; Is our productivity leaking out through the holes in our computer skills?

Pam has a wealth of experience helping organisations and individuals through IT training. She has a rich seam of stories and anecdotes to support her challenge to NZ. While we may all think that everyone knows how to use a computer especially those under the age of 35, the sad reality is that the majority of our population is self taught. This can result in the people working in your organisation having limiting computer skills, with an extraordinary amount of time being wasted every day trying to solve simple problems.

Common functions such as using a calculator because someone doesnt know how to create a spreadsheet properly, or not saving work to files that are easy to locate, and even adding an attachment and sending it by email are things that many of us take for granted, and yet we would also quietly admit to not knowing a myriad of similar basic things.

It is an issue no one talks about. We survive day to day but are always aware that there must be a better way to work. From small and medium businesses to large corporations this lack of knowledge has huge implications. The hidden weakness in the NZ economy is exposed through the stories in this book. The majority of us just dont know how to make the most of the PC on our desk and it is costing NZ businesses a small fortune in lost productivity.

Research in the UK shows that attaining the International Computer Driving Licence, (ICDL) which is a global benchmark for core computer skills, saved an average of 38 minutes per person, per day. This is an impressive additional 20 days of productivity per person every year. Can you afford not to read this book?

If New Zealand is going to increase productivity to compete with the rest of the world, then first we must address the concerns raised in her new book, Beneath the Knowledge Wave.

Pam also looks at ways to resolve these issues, which affect everyone from retail staff to CEOs, school leavers to senior citizens, including the brilliant idea behind the Kiwi Computer Challenge. This book has already gained the attention of many executives in New Zealand businesses. It offers up some blindingly obvious reasons for why your business could be under-performing and some straightforward ways of how to improve our productivity and our prosperity.

Beneath the Knowledge Wave is now available from www.pammartin.co.nz

If you are interested in taking the challenge and increasing your skills Pam can help you with your training and show you the difference it can make to you, your family and your business. Contact Pam now.

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Bill James
- Training & Education

Pam brings the expertise and passion needed to truly bring success to a training situation. She really does walk the talk when it comes to going the extra mile for clients and, in fact, anyone else. This is a special lady and anyone looking for her form of training would be an idiot not to have her in the mix. She is a MUST!
Hannah Samuel
- Business & Computer services

Pam's personal and professional expertise are more than enough to make me recommend her without hesitation to anyone seeking top quality computer training. But that's just the start. Her welcoming, friendly nature and sincere, caring attitude make her a very special lady and a joy to know. Pam is someone I wholeheartedly recommend and trust completely.
Dairne Kirton
- Employment & Settlement...

Pam is a wonderful, friendly, caring professional that I have had the wonderful pleasure in getting to know over the past 6 months. All the time advice and friendship given has been worth its weight in gold in helping me with my confidence in my new business. I am so pleased and elated to be able to recommend her to others, Pam is a dynamic women.
Expressions Guitar Lessons Casson
- Training & Education

Pam is passionate about people and helping them reach their goals. Her energy and enthusiasm is infectious and make her a pleasure to know and work with. I have no hesitation in recommending Pam to others.
Grant Southam
- Design, Print, Signs...

I've had the pleasure of knowing Pam for several years and have found her to be consistently energetic, enthusiastic and highly capable. Her tailored computer training meets a very real need and I know Pam and Extra Mile Training have improved peoples' lives for the better by removing the fear of computers. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Jean Templeton-Knight
- Business & Computer services

Having utilised Extra Mile Training services as well as belonging to a number of networking associations with Pam, I have the greatest respect for Pam's integrity, energy and professionalism. Pam consistently walks the talk and I thoroughly recommend her services.
Stephen Martin
- Business & Computer services

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Linda Shaw
- Training & Education

I look for integrity and credibility in people and Pam has these qualities (and many more!) in megabytes. Both as a professional and in a personal capacity, I respect and admire her creative business acumen and networking abilities. Most of all Pam is always "in service" to others, her generosity is awesome. Doing business with Pam is effortless, she is a great professional speaker and a wonderful human being.
Judith Paterson
- Health, Wellness &...

Wow!! What a powerhouse of enthusiasm!! Being able to call on Pam for advice and support with my computer queries has been very appreciated many times. Hew new book is wonderful and I am thoroughly enjoying the read.....She is so right....New Zealand businesses will only thrive when we embrace the realisation that our computer skills need to be upgraded! Go Pam! - your efforts will change the face of New Zealand business.

Bill James
- Training & Education

Bill has a real ability to engage with his audience. His courses and seminars are both insightful and fun which is a vital mixture for effective learning. Bill is an accomlished networker. As a serial networker myself I really appreciate working with Bill to build the links and relationships that create new business opportunities.
Grant Southam
- Design, Print, Signs...

Grant is a very special photographer He has a wonderful eye that produces truly original photographs. He also has the ability to get his subjects to relax during a sitting which results in photographs that you don't mind using. So many website photos make people look quite scary. Grant's photos encourage customers to want to talk to you. I met Grant when he came to take a photograph for the Auckland Chamber of Commerce b-innovatiove magazine. I hate having my photo taken and didn't want a photo in the office which would be boring. Grant asked me what i would really like to do and I replied that I wanted to take a desk and a computer to the beach at Takapuna and be photograped sitting in the shallows. I had a theory about not being able to catch the "Knowledge Wave" if you are stuck in the shallows. Grant didn't even blink he just told me that he had a 4 wheel drive. We went to the beach and tha photograph he took has been published 34 times in publictions ranging from the North Shore Times to the Herald Business supplement and NZ Business. The photo has also helped me to reach the finals of the Westpac Enterprise North Shore Excellence in Marketing awards and the Humour in Business Awards. Thank you Grant
Dairne Kirton
- Employment & Settlement...

Dairne is a very special person who has risen above the challenges of disability and now uses her experiences to empower others. Her genuine empathy gives Dairne a special bond with her clients. She uses her practical experience and positive attitude to encourage people to take a chance and change their lives. I am proud to support Dairne and delighted to see her business taking off.
Expressions Guitar Lessons Casson
- Training & Education

Expressions is a wonderful addition to the Auckland music scene. So many of us learn an instrument at school and then drift along never really noving forward with our playing. Where can you go to learn more and have fun in the process. John and Steve combine amazing skills as guitarists with a rally engaging and fun style of teaching. They can help you towards your dream whether you want to impress family and friends, join that rock band or just play for yourself. Their training videos are brilliant too if you want to work on your own. I can heartily reccomend John and Steve.
Hannah Samuel
- Business & Computer services

Hannah is a rare peson. She combines a comprehensive knowledge of her subject with a well developed sense of humour. She has a wonderful way of conveying information in a format that is both engaging and practical. I love listening to Hannah speak as I always come away with some gem of knowledge that I can apply to my business and my life. Hannah is always ready to help people to grow and I am proud to have her as a friend and mentor.

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Bill James
- Training & Education

Bill has a real ability to engage with his audience. His courses and seminars are both insightful and fun which is a vital mixture for effective learning. Bill is an accomlished networker. As a serial networker myself I really appreciate working with Bill to build the links and relationships that create new business opportunities.
Grant Southam
- Design, Print, Signs...

Grant is a very special photographer He has a wonderful eye that produces truly original photographs. He also has the ability to get his subjects to relax during a sitting which results in photographs that you don't mind using. So many website photos make people look quite scary. Grant's photos encourage customers to want to talk to you. I met Grant when he came to take a photograph for the Auckland Chamber of Commerce b-innovatiove magazine. I hate having my photo taken and didn't want a photo in the office which would be boring. Grant asked me what i would really like to do and I replied that I wanted to take a desk and a computer to the beach at Takapuna and be photograped sitting in the shallows. I had a theory about not being able to catch the "Knowledge Wave" if you are stuck in the shallows. Grant didn't even blink he just told me that he had a 4 wheel drive. We went to the beach and tha photograph he took has been published 34 times in publictions ranging from the North Shore Times to the Herald Business supplement and NZ Business. The photo has also helped me to reach the finals of the Westpac Enterprise North Shore Excellence in Marketing awards and the Humour in Business Awards. Thank you Grant
Dairne Kirton
- Employment & Settlement...

Dairne is a very special person who has risen above the challenges of disability and now uses her experiences to empower others. Her genuine empathy gives Dairne a special bond with her clients. She uses her practical experience and positive attitude to encourage people to take a chance and change their lives. I am proud to support Dairne and delighted to see her business taking off.
Expressions Guitar Lessons Casson
- Training & Education

Expressions is a wonderful addition to the Auckland music scene. So many of us learn an instrument at school and then drift along never really noving forward with our playing. Where can you go to learn more and have fun in the process. John and Steve combine amazing skills as guitarists with a rally engaging and fun style of teaching. They can help you towards your dream whether you want to impress family and friends, join that rock band or just play for yourself. Their training videos are brilliant too if you want to work on your own. I can heartily reccomend John and Steve.
Hannah Samuel
- Business & Computer services

Hannah is a rare peson. She combines a comprehensive knowledge of her subject with a well developed sense of humour. She has a wonderful way of conveying information in a format that is both engaging and practical. I love listening to Hannah speak as I always come away with some gem of knowledge that I can apply to my business and my life. Hannah is always ready to help people to grow and I am proud to have her as a friend and mentor.

Pam Martin - Extra Mile Training

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- Auckland Central

- Franklin

- Great Barrier Island

- Helensville

- Hibiscus Coast

- Manukau

- North Shore

- Papakura

- Waiheke Island

- Waitakere

- Warkworth

- Wellsford

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