Leading for Results is for Managers (tiers 3-5) and Principal Advisors who want to maximise their impact and build a toolkit of approaches that will support them throughout their career.

The content is highly practical and tailored to the opportunities and challenges faced in the New Zealand public sector. The focus over six months is on sustained learning and real world application.

The programme provides a toolkit for leading people well …

  • Strategy. How to set a direction for your team that is of practical use and align your people to it.

  • Managing performance. How to set people up to succeed, guide and coach effectively, and provide honest feedback while maintaining relationships.

  • Team building. How to create an environment that leads to high performance.

  • Leading through change. The psychology of change and what that means for you as a leader.

  • Resilience. How to build and maintain resilient teams.

… and shows you how to hold yourself in the right place.

  • The mindsets of an effective leader.

  • Matching your leadership style to a range of situations.

  • Approaches to ensure you are productive, not just busy.

  • Managing your self-talk to maintain positivity and perspective.

  • Developing positive habits.

You will also hear from current senior leaders in the public sector who will share what they’ve learned about being an effective leader.

Testimonials

"When I've gone on courses in the past, typically only 40% of the content feels relevant and useful. But on this programme it's been close to 100%.” M.G.

"Course was excellent - right pace, relevant material and combination of learning methods." K.M.

“The combination of workshops, one on one coaching, buddy support and action learning groups ensure that lessons learnt are practiced, refined and put into practice. A fantastic opportunity to discuss and road test ideas with your peers." A.H.

"I feel re-energised and more confident that I'm on the right track." S.R.

“The Leading for Results course has helped me to understand that becoming a successful leader requires different skills and thinking from what I have had in the past.” T.W..

“Absolutely loved the course. It has been of huge value to me personally and professionally.” S.K.

“It’s great to have a group of people who I’ve gotten to know and trust, which enriches the experience over time.” S.A.