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.

Leadership Speakers
 

Date	Speaker	Topic
February 7	Amanda Fleming	Enlightened Leadership - What Is It and Why Is It Relevant?
February 13	Dean Delaney	Your People and Culture
February 20	Dominique Dowding	Leadership Cycle
February 27	Richard Roberts	Values-Based Leadership
March 6	Mike Collins	People Culture
March 13	Kate Keddell	Dispute Resolution
March 27	Kim Conroy	The Self Aware Leader
April 3	Fi McKay	Modern Leadership = Stable Workforce

Dates: 7 February to 31 March and 3 April  
Time: 9.00am to 11.00am
Location: Business Hive, 120 Thames Street
Investment: $1,500.00 (excl. GST)

Find out More
You can find out more information about the Waitaki Leadership Academy by downloading a brochure here.

If you have any questions, please contact us:
Phone: 03 479 0181
Email: events@business-south.org.nz 

MANAGEMENT CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT VOUCHER FUND
This workshop is registered with the Management Capability Development Voucher Fund programme.

Small businesses may qualify for vouchers to help pay for services such as training workshops, courses and coaching that build the management capabilities of their owners, operators and key managers.

Vouchers may be provided to a business where the Growth Advisors have identified a need for management training as part of an action plan to support the business owner to grow and innovate their business. For more information on the Management Capability Development Fund or to find your local Growth Advisor go to: www.regionalbusinesspartners.co.nz