Equip Greenhouse™ might be for you if…

The Equip Greenhouse™ is for people in any organisation. Whether you’re a previous Equip client, someone who’s heard about us, or simply someone looking for a fun, collaborative learning community, you’re welcome here.

  • You’ve got a specific challenge to address right now and could do with some practical, proven approaches — not a course about something vaguely related that starts in three months

  • You want to keep developing — but between the meetings about meetings and the budget that mysteriously shrinks each year, it hasn’t quite happened yet

  • You have real questions about your work and would love to think them through with someone who knows their stuff — rather than Googling at midnight and ending up more confused

  • You’ve sat through enough “learning” that was really just someone reading slides at you, to know there has to be a better way

  • You’ve done a workshop, had genuine lightbulb moments, gone back to work on Monday… and by Wednesday that workbook was already holding up a wobbly desk

  • You want a community that actually does something — not another group where Dave from Auckland posts motivational quotes every Tuesday

Not just content.
A cultivated learning environment.

Think of a real greenhouse. It doesn’t force plants to grow — it creates the conditions where growth happens naturally. Nourishing environment. Required nutrients. Consistent care. Good structure. A community of different plants, all benefiting from the optimum conditions.

Our Equip Greenhouse™ works the same way.

We’ve created the structure, support, and systems where your professional capabilities can genuinely flourish — not just during a one-off workshop, but over time, in relationship, with practice.

Our Greenhouse is a living learning environment, actively tended by humans who care :-).

From over 30 years of facilitating learning, change and growth, I’ve learned firsthand what it takes to create the conditions where people flourish. The Equip Greenhouse™ is my dream — a community where we learn, grow and flourish together.

Lisa Mandic, Founder & Head Gardener

How we create the conditions for flourishing

A greenhouse doesn’t force growth — it creates the conditions for it.

Here are the conditions we’re committed to in our Equip Greenhouse™.

A little and often

Breaking learning into digestible approaches and techniques avoids overwhelm and enables you to practise until each one becomes part of your everyday way of working.

Safe to ask, safe to try

A genuinely supportive space to ask the questions you can’t ask elsewhere, try new approaches without the pressure of getting it right first time, and learn as much from the attempts as the wins.

Crawl, walk, run

We grow foundational skills first — because struggling with a complex competency is often just a sign the foundations aren’t there yet. Get those right and the complex stuff follows naturally.

You drive the curriculum

Members direct what topics and courses we prioritise — so what’s on offer reflects what people are actually grappling with, keeping learning relevant, timely and connected to your real world.

Learn your way

You know how you learn best. Our Greenhouse resources are yours to explore at any time — follow your curiosity, fill a gap, or take your time with something new until it genuinely clicks.

Real guidance, real people

Experienced facilitators are with you throughout — not just delivering content but helping you make sense of it, apply it, and navigate the moments when it doesn’t go quite to plan.

Better together

There’s something quietly powerful about discovering others are grappling with the same things you are. Learning together brings inspiration, accountability and perspectives you simply don’t get on your own.

Relevance and results

When learning connects directly to your real work and current challenges, motivation takes care of itself. No gimmicks, no leaderboards¹ — just nourishing, energising learning that matters and works.

¹ Research on leaderboards in learning environments consistently shows they benefit high-performers while undermining the motivation, engagement and self-perception of those who rank lower — the very people who most need support. Studies also suggest any engagement gains tend to be short-lived, while the damage to intrinsic motivation can be lasting. (Hanus & Fox, 2015; Bai et al., 2021; ScienceDirect, 2024)

Maximise your precious training and development spend

We offer two membership options to help make the most of your training and development spend – Individual Development and Managed Team Development

What Professional Development (PD) does $2,000 actually buy you?

One two-day course in New Zealand typically costs $1,500–$2,500 per person. You learn a lot in two days — but then you go back to work, and the support stops.  And often, so does the application of what was covered in the course.

An annual Individual Equip Greenhouse™ membership costs similar. Here’s what you get instead:

What you receive1 x two day workshopAnnual Equip Greenhouse™ membership
Facilitated learning hours∼14 hours48 hrs (12 x 4hr courses)
Facilitator support after the course (Q&A sessions)None46 hrs (46 x weekly Q&A sessions)
Additional practice sessionsNone12 hrs (12 x monthly sessions)
Self-directed learning resourcesWorkbook onlyFull Knowledge Base (ongoing)
Peer learning communityNoneYear-round community (ongoing)
Discounts on other L&D servicesNone10–15% off all other Equip services
Total facilitatated hours∼14 hours 106 hours
Your investment$1,500 – $2,500$2,150

Prices exclude GST

For the price of one workshop, you get a year of learning, practice, community and support.

Your training spend has never worked this hard :-)

A more cost-effective way to develop your team

A 1 day in-house course in New Zealand typically costs $3,500-$4,500.  You can learn a lot in a day, but then you go back to work and the support stops and you’re busy catching up from a full day away from work.  Often the insights and learnings never make it back to everyday work.

A Greenhouse™ Managed Team membership costs significantly less and delivers much more.

What you receive1 day inhouse workshopMonthly Equip Greenhouse™ membership
Facilitated learning hours∼6.5 hours4 hrs (1 x 4hr or 2 x 2hr workshops)
Facilitator coaching support – can be individual or group coaching, Q&A session or additional practice sessionNone1.5 hrs
Additional resourcesWorkbook only2 x 15min self-directed micro learning sessions plus full access to Knowledge Base of learning resources
HR/L&D/Manager partnershipNone or one-offLearning pathway design, monthly reporting, quarterly reviews, plus full visibility into content and team progress
Facilitated team collaboration – cohort-based learning, shared frameworks and language, team practice sessionsOne day togetherTeam cohort learns together throughout the month – supporting and holding each other accountable (workshops, microlearning, Q&A, practice sessions)
Discounts on other L&D servicesNone10–15% off all other Equip services
Total learning hours∼ 6.5 hours6+ hours
Your investment$3,500 – $4,500$2,495

Prices exclude GST

For less than the cost of a one-day workshop, you get a full month of targeted learning, practice and guidance that supports real integration back in your workplace.

Your training spend has never worked this hard :-)

Our Greenhouse ecosystem

Facilitator-led Workshops

Expert guidance that helps you apply learning to your real work.  We take the time to understand your context and your goals.

Weekly Q&A sessions

Get unstuck fast — bring your real challenges and get practical answers when you need them, every week, live with an experienced facilitator.

Monthly practice sessions

Grow confidence in a safe environment before applying new approaches at work — with facilitator feedback and peers on the same journey.

Self-directed learning — Courses & Knowledge Base

Learn at your own pace, in your own way, targeting exactly what you need right now. Follow your curiosity, fill a gap, or take your time with something new until it genuinely clicks.

Peer learning community

Discover you’re not alone — shared challenges, inspiration, accountability and the kind of genuine support that only comes from people who truly get it.

Discounts on other Equip L&D services

Make your development budget go further — access coaching, WorkStyle profiles, workshops and more at 10–15% off, for as long as you’re a member.

Partnered learning pathways

Individual — Shape your own journey through course requests, priorities and an optional personal development plan.

Managed Team — We work with HR/L&D to design a learning pathway tailored to your team’s specific goals, context and timing.

Progress analytics & reporting

Individual — Track your progress, celebrate how far you’ve come, and stay motivated and on track.

Managed Team — Monthly reports and analytics give HR/L&D and managers clear visibility into team development, engagement and ROI.

Simple, transparent membership pricing

In keeping with our commitment to transparency, here’s exactly what each membership costs. No hidden extras. No pressure to upgrade. Choose what works for you.

Individual membership pricing

Payment option1-2 people
rate
Price per person		3-8 people
rate
Price per person
Save 18%		Benefits
Annual payment$2,150 pp $1,765 ppSave 20% and choose your 12 courses anytime throughout the year
Monthly payment$225 pp$185 ppSpread your investment throughout the year.  One course per month (course entitlement does not accumulate if not used)
Optional Development planning$375 pp$375 ppIncludes 1hr consultation, individual learning plan and 6 month review. This can be chosen at anytime during your membership.

Managed Team membership pricing

Payment optionPriceBenefits
Monthly payment$2,495Spread your investment throughout the year.  One facilitated course per month. Minimum 6 month commitment required
Annual payment$24,950Save 17%.  Choose when to schedule your 12 courses throughout the year.

A Managed Team size is 8-16 people.

Prices exclude NZ GST (15%)
Payment is required upfront (before commencement of membership period)

Why Equip Greenhouse™ works

  • It’s manageable – it fits around your work and personal life

  • It’s practical – every skill can be applied immediately

  • It’s social – learning with others creates accountability and connection

  • It builds – we build on foundational skills to develop more complex skills

  • And it sticks – learning over time with support creates lasting capability

How access works

We review each application to ensure the Greenhouse is a good fit for everyone involved. You’ll receive access confirmation within 1–2 business days of payment.

Monthly members will auto-renew each month unless advised otherwise.

Money back guarentee

We offer a 30-day guarantee — if you are not satisfied within your first 30 days of membership, let us know and we will refund your payment in full.

Questions people ask us

No worries — all facilitator-led courses are recorded and available to members who are enrolled in that course. You can watch back at a time that suits you.. We would always encourage you to attend live when you can (the conversation is richer and you get to ask your own questions in real time), but life happens and we have got you covered with the recordings and weekly Q&A opportunity.

Yes. Each month you choose one facilitator-led course from our current schedule, as long as there is still space available. If it is full you can join the waitlist to see if a space comes available. You can also request a specific course to be scheduled — we track member requests and aim to run the most needed courses as quickly as possible. If you have requested a specific course, we will notify you as soon as it is scheduled so you can enrol.

There are also a range of self-directed courses and useful resources available in our Knowledge Base which you can work through at any time.  The weekly Q&A sessions are where you can explore any questions you have about applying these techniques.

There are a range of self-directed courses and useful resources available in our Knowledge Base which you can work through at any time.  The weekly Q&A sessions are where you can explore any questions you have about applying these techniques.

If you are interested in a facilitoator-led course but cannot attend, enrol in the course and you will receive access to the recording to catchup.  Again the weekly Q&A sessions are where you can explore any questions you have about applying the techniques covered in the workshop.

It comes down to the nature of the skill itself — and the way humans learn.

Some skills are foundational. They have a relatively clear right answer, a defined process, or a body of knowledge you can absorb and apply fairly independently. Understanding a definition or concept, applying a technique to calm yourself, using a method to prioritise work — these lend themselves well to self-directed learning. You can go at your own pace, revisit what you need, and build your understanding when it suits you.

Complex skills are different. Things like giving effective feedback, having a difficult conversation, making sound decisions under pressure, or leading a team through change — these don’t have a single right answer. They require you to combine multiple foundational skills at once, read the room, respond to what’s in front of you, and make judgement calls that depend entirely on context. You can’t just read about them and be ready. You need guided practice, feedback, and the chance to work through real scenarios with others.

We use a crawl, walk, run approach to competency development. Self-directed learning in the Knowledge Base helps you crawl — building the foundational understanding you need. Facilitator-led courses then help you walk and run — bringing those foundations together, practising in real situations, getting expert guidance on applying what you’re learning in your specific context.

A facilitator also does something a resource simply can’t: they notice what you’re missing, ask the question that shifts your thinking, and help you make sense of why something isn’t working the way you expected. That human element matters most precisely when the skill is complex.

So the short answer: self-directed for building foundations, facilitator-led for developing the complex, contextual capabilities that actually change how you work.

Not at all. The Greenhouse is designed to support different learning styles and schedules. Choose one course each month, dip into the Knowledge Base when it is useful, and join Q&A sessions when you have questions. There is no pressure to be everywhere — but we do find that the more you engage, the more you get out of it. That is not pressure — just genuine experience speaking.

You can join on a monthly or annual basis — see the pricing section above. Monthly membership rolls over automatically and can be cancelled with 30 days’ notice. Annual memberships provide access for the full year; we do not offer refunds after the 30-day guarantee period, but your access continues until the end of your membership period.

You can join on a monthly, or annual basis — see the pricing section above. Monthly membership rolls over automatically and can be cancelled with 30 days’ notice. Annual memberships provide access for the full year; we do not offer refunds after the 30-day guarantee period, but your access continues until the end of your membership period.

We understand that work and life get busy. If you need to pause, get in touch and we will work something out. We would rather find a way to support you than lose you from the community.

If you are looking to develop multiple team members, we do offer volume pricing options. We would love to talk about an organisational membership or connecting the Greenhouse with one of our Fulfilling Role Programmes. Get in touch and we can design something that fits you and your team best.

Ready to flourish?

Join now

The Equip Greenhouse™ is forming now. If you’re ready for ongoing, supported learning — in a community of people who value their development — we’d love to welcome you.

Choose the membership that works for you and join us.

See you in the Greenhouse!

Let’s talk

If you’d like to have a conversation about how Equip Greenhouse™ may fit with your needs, we’re always happy to talk.

Call us today +64 27 284 7350

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