The Leadership Academy develops future Otago business leaders to be better equipped for leadership within their organisation, workplace or business. This inspirational programme is the catalyst that ignites relationship building with like-minded professional peers, fosters inspiration to take your leadership career to the next level and provides outstanding opportunities to learn from prominent Otago leaders. This programme is led by a significant Otago-based businesses or other organisations, and participants will benefit from the opportunity to interact with the presenters and build an ongoing connection with them.
What is the Leadership Academy?
The Leadership Academy is for people looking at developing their existing leadership experience and who have the potential for holding senior positions and governance roles. The programme assists the participant to be equipped for leadership within their own organisation/business and the community.
The participant, at the completion of the eight experiential and reflective learning sessions, will have a good understanding of what is required to be a significant leader in their own organisation and in the wider business community.
Each of the eight sessions is led by significant Otago based businesses or other organisations. Participants will benefit from the opportunity to interact with the presenters and build an ongoing connection with them and active engagement in dialogue is expected. Groups are limited to a maximum of 12 participants.
| Date |
Presenter |
Topic |
| 15 May, 9am |
Sacha Adair, Director of The Tribe |
Rethinking Leadership: A Conversation Series |
| 15 May, 11am |
Lynley Lischner, Director of Communicators PR , Communications and Marketing |
Conscious Leadership |
| 22 May, 9am |
Cherilyn Walthew, Director of EasiNZ |
Leadership through Staff Engagement |
| 22 May, 11am |
Hayley Anderson, CEO Central Otago Health Services |
Authentic Leadership |
| 29 May, 9am |
Andrew Stinchcombe-Gillies, Globally experienced Board Member and Managing Director |
Leadership Growth |
| 29 May, 11am |
Mike Henderson, Business Consultant |
The fundamentals of business are the same |
| 5 June, 9am |
Richard Roberts, Former CEO of Dunedin Airport |
Values Based Leadership |
| 5 June, 11am |
Tori Keating, Managing Director of XTravel |
Resilience Leadership |
Dates: Thursdays - 15 May to 5 June 2025
Time: 9.00am to 12.30pm
Location: The Gate, 6 Barry Avenue, Cromwell
Investment: $1,500 + GST Members and $1750 + GST for Non-Members
Find out More
You can find out more information about the Central Otago Leadership Academy by downloading the
brochure.
If you have any questions, please contact us:
Phone: 03 479 0181
Email: training@business-south.org.nz
MANAGEMENT CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT FUND
Business South Inc offers services that are registered with the Management Capability Development Fund.
The Management Capability Development Fund is designed to help business owners or managers to access business training services, by providing you with a subsidy towards the registered service cost.
To check your eligibility or for more information please contact the Business Growth Advisors team at
support@otagorbp.co.nz or visit
business.govt.nz/regional-business-partner-network.
Not-for-Profit organisations, clubs and charities that are eligible* will receive a 50% subsidy.
Subsidised workshops are due to the generous support of Otago Community Trust.
*Eligibility criteria: Not-for-Profit organisations, charities, and incorporated societies are to be a registered organisation with a NZBN #, Society # or Charities #.
Please provide us with the NFP name when you register. Terms and conditions apply.