Leadership Development Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or onsite) is designed for entry-level professionals or aspiring leaders who wish to grasp the core concepts and practices of effective leadership.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand what leadership is and how it differs from management.
• Identify and develop key leadership competencies and styles.
• Set meaningful goals and communicate them effectively.
• Build trust and influence others through clear and impactful communication.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for beginner-level, intermediate-level, and advanced-level professionals seeking to find, attract, and engage international candidates.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand Cultural Differences
• Understand Legal & Regulatory Aspects
• Apply Global Employer Branding
• Access Global Talent & Recruitment Channels

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for beginner-level, intermediate-level, and advanced-level professionals who wish to identify, attract, and engage top international talent.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Perform Proactive Sourcing vs Reactive Recruitment
• Use LinkedIn Standard vs LinkedIn Recruiter
• Master Boolean Search Techniques
• Sell the Opportunity to Candidates & Partner with Hiring Managers

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for beginner-level, intermediate-level, and advanced-level professionals who wish to attract top international candidates with minimal effort.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Progress from a Briefing Call to a Strategy Alignment Meeting (SAM)
• Design modern and engaging job descriptions
• Apply Employer Branding and EVP strategies
• Post single or multiple job advertisements
• Receive a tailored long-list of candidates

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (delivered online or on-site) is aimed at executive-level and senior professionals who wish to gain deeper insights into their leadership styles, leverage Korn Ferry Leadership Assessments, and develop actionable strategies for leadership adaptability and team performance.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Analyse their organisational context and its influence on leadership effectiveness.
• Assess the range of leadership styles being used and their impact.
• Evaluate how leadership approaches affect team engagement, dynamics, and performance.
• Apply feedback from leadership assessments to identify strengths and areas for growth.
• Use a causal model to explore leadership behaviours and their direct impact on workplace climate.
• Develop actionable strategies to enhance leadership adaptability and team performance.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) forms part of the Data Scientist skill set (Domain: Advisory & Leadership) and is tailored for professionals aiming to develop compelling communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills to excel in data science or analytics teams.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Apply structured problem-solving and root cause analysis techniques.
• Communicate insights effectively through compelling storytelling and visualisation.
• Lead change initiatives and influence stakeholders with confidence.
• Manage data-related projects using a clear and practical framework.

Audience

Staff who need to be fully prepared to deliver high-quality coaching sessions

• To individual members of their own team
• To their teams
• To individuals who are not directly connected to their own teams but who would value their independent – and non-judgemental – input

Course Format

A combination of:

• Facilitated discussions
• Delegate coaching sessions – with comprehensive feedback

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Define “coaching” and explain in detail how it is used to improve individual and team performance – particularly in relation to understanding the underlying causes of under-performance and addressing them
• Deliver meaningful coaching sessions

Audience

Staff who need to be fully aware of the issues surrounding Communicating and Influencing:

• Their colleagues
• Their bosses
• Their internal and external customers and stakeholders

Format of the course

The course will be a highly-interactive combination of:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Exercises and Case Studies

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Appreciate the need to manage their own behaviour before they can influence others’ behaviour
• Understand the strengths and weaknesses of the various communications media available
• Manage their internal and external customers and stakeholders
• Explain how to deal with the difficult situations they may encounter in the office

This instructor-led, live training is based in Ottawa but can also be delivered elsewhere. It is aimed at managers and leaders who wish to strengthen their ability to lead difficult conversations with clarity, confidence, and accountability.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Structure high-impact conversations
• Address tension and misalignment constructively
• Improve team trust and accountability
• Lead with clarity under pressure

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for emerging leaders and HR professionals who wish to learn and apply Design Thinking methodologies to foster innovation, enhance problem-solving capabilities, and engage teams effectively.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain access to tools and methodologies that foster innovation and team engagement.
• Develop skills in empathy mapping, ideation, and prototyping to tackle complex challenges.
• Apply Design Thinking principles to leadership and HR scenarios.
• Cultivate a culture of innovation within technology teams.

Overview

This five-day course is designed to help delegates enhance their strategic thinking, planning, and management capabilities, including the tactical and operational requirements needed for successful implementation in high-stakes environments. The programme addresses challenging topics such as conflict management, leading change, the qualities of effective leadership, and team motivation. Through interactive case studies and real-world sector examples, participants are encouraged to share their experiences and challenges, fostering the development of practical, work-focused solutions they can apply immediately upon returning to their organisations.

The core objective of the programme is to equip executives with the skills to scan the business environment, identify profitable opportunities, and develop strategies to gain a competitive edge in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Additionally, the course offers insights into leadership best practices and behaviours that strengthen an executive's capacity to navigate the complexities and uncertainties of managing a high-performance organisation.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, delegates will be able to:

• Identify the primary challenges faced by an organisation;
• Explain various approaches to organisational development planning;
• Analyse the current business environment and the factors influencing the organisation;
• Assess resources both within and external to the organisation;
• Explain different approaches to managing strategy and its role within the business plan;
• Evaluate alternative development strategies to recommend the option(s) best suited to the firm's needs;
• Apply a deeper understanding of strategic development plans;
• Discuss objectively the risks, benefits, and costs associated with implementing new strategies, including managing team conflict;
• Define approaches to managing identified risks;
• Analyse the potential impacts (both positive and negative) on the firm resulting from the implementation of new strategies;
• Design policies, systems, and processes to successfully implement emerging strategic plans;
• Cover the key steps in change management.

Who Should Attend

• Product and Service Managers
• Newly appointed and established Managers and Team Leaders
• Heads of Operations
• Senior Bank Managers
• Human Resource Managers
• Operations Managers
• Marketing Managers

Methodology
The course comprises facilitated workshops, supplemented by case studies drawn from a blend of published real-life examples and practical experience. Attendees will have opportunities to work in small groups to synthesise ideas and strategies and apply the material within the context of their own organisations or departments. Open forum discussions will also be a key component of the learning experience.

This course has been designed for decision-makers whose primary goal is not to perform calculations or carry out analyses themselves, but to understand them and determine which statistical methods are most relevant to the strategic planning of their organisation.

For instance, a prospective participant may need to decide how many samples must be collected before making a go/no-go decision on launching a new product.

If you require a longer course that covers the fundamentals of statistical thinking, consider the five-day 'Statistics for Managers' training.

In this instructor-led, live training in New Zealand, we guide new managers through the most important concepts of strategic thinking, translating theory into practice through task-based activities grounded in real-world cases. Participants gain a unique opportunity to adopt fresh ways of thinking, apply key concepts to solve practical problems, reflect on how these principles relate to their own roles, and share their perspectives with both the instructor and fellow participants.

This training course has been designed for investors, business owners, directors, managers, executives, and analysts who need to develop strategic planning skills. It is not intended for academic purposes, but rather to help you start realising your dreams today.

This course focuses on strategic planning for businesses where flexibility and continuous learning are paramount. The primary emphasis is on corporate and investment strategy, illustrated through current real-world examples. Every participant will have the opportunity to create a strategic plan and learn how to implement it in practice.