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.

Please register before 23 April 2026.
 

Date	Presenter	Topic
7 May, 9am	Richard Roberts	Values-Based Leadership
7 May, 11am	Louise Merrall	People by Design: Aligning Your Team with Your Business Strategy
14 May, 9am	Sanchia Jacobs	From Global Negotiation to Local Delivery: Lessons in Leading with Purpose
14 May, 11am	Lindsay Breen	Leadership through business and economic cycles. What does it take to get your business and yourself through
21 May, 9am	Bonnie Zareh	Authentic Leadership
21 May, 11am	Lynley Lischner	The One‑Page Strategic Framework: A Tool Every Leader Should Use
28 May, 9am	Peter Kelly	Leadership from a Soldiers and CEOs perspective
28 May, 11am	Jase Tibble	Strategic Leadership - Practical Survival Skills

Dates:  Thursdays - 7 May to 28 May 2026
Time: 9.00am to 12.30pm
Location:  The Gate, 6 Barry Avenue, Cromwell
Investment: $1,500 + GST Members and $1725 + GST for Non-Members

Click here to find out more about our amazing presenters!

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 Regional Business Partner Network.  To explore if your business is eligible for support, contact your local Regional Business Growth Advisor at support@otagorbp.co.nz.