Innovative Leadership through Design Thinking Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or onsite) is aimed at entry-level professionals or aspiring leaders who wish to understand 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 effective 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 aimed at beginner-level, intermediate-level, and advanced-level professionals who wish to discover, learn, and transform into today's top leaders; as well as organisations seeking to train their managers to become today's top leaders.

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

• Evaluate their Leadership Style
• Explore the Modern Leadership Prototype
• Examine the Responsibilities of a Leader
• Enhance their Leadership Skills
• Serve as a Role Model

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.

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

Delegating tasks and motivating employees are key skills for effective team management. This involves understanding employee competencies, clearly setting expectations while fostering trust and delegating responsibility. Regularly monitor progress and provide constructive feedback to motivate staff:
Recognise achievements: Acknowledging employee successes, both publicly and privately, strengthens their motivation to continue performing well.
Involving employees in decision-making processes gives them a sense of being valued within the organisation. An organisational culture that promotes respect, support, and work-life balance motivates employees to achieve higher performance levels.
Lead by example, aligning your actions with the values and expectations you set for your team to inspire them to take action.
Effective delegation and employee motivation require flexibility, empathy, and a continuous willingness to adapt to the team's needs. Supporting employees, understanding their motivations, and developing their skills are crucial elements for success in this area.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level managers seeking to apply Enneagram insights to strengthen their leadership capabilities, enhance team dynamics, and drive organisational success.

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

• Establish a solid foundation in the Enneagram system, including the nine personality types, wings, levels of development, and centres of intelligence.
• Utilise the Enneagram to explore and identify personality types, recognising individual strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for growth.
• Gain a deeper understanding of team members, improve communication, resolve conflicts, and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Align team and organisational goals, manage change effectively, and cultivate an innovative and adaptive organisational culture.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level leaders and managers who wish to adopt feedforward techniques to improve team engagement, coaching, and performance conversations.

Boosting productivity in electrical installation teams through effective leadership is the focus of this practical, one-day programme. Designed for technical field environments, it aims to develop tailored leadership skills, enhance team performance, and align daily operations with organisational objectives.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) targets intermediate-level supervisors and leaders looking to sharpen their situational leadership, communication, and productivity management capabilities specifically for electrical installation teams.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Apply situational leadership techniques to adapt their supervision style to the needs of the team and the task at hand.
• Communicate clearly and assertively to minimise misunderstandings and rework.
• Make timely, responsible decisions that prioritise both safety and productivity.
• Implement motivation and feedback strategies that boost engagement and results.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and site-focused discussions.
• Practical exercises and real-world scenario roleplays.
• Action planning for immediate application on the job.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customised version aligned with your company’s systems, mission, or on-site workflow, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for engineering leaders and engineers who wish to analyse, manage, and develop their leadership capabilities.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to leverage their strengths, apply core values, manage stress, solve problems, and create a development plan to become effective engineering leaders.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for intermediate-level product managers who wish to learn how to align strategic goals with operational projects, while mastering leadership techniques to effectively lead cross-functional teams.

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

• Strengthen their leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Enhance their strategic planning and execution skills.
• Build project management expertise to ensure effective project delivery.
• Develop skills specific to product ownership, with a focus on banking and financial sector projects.
• Learn to balance strategic objectives with operational project goals.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or onsite) is aimed at managers, supervisors, and technical professionals transitioning into leadership roles who wish to use structured leadership frameworks and communication tools to strengthen authority, delegation, and team performance in growing organisations.

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

• Define and apply clear leadership authority and accountability within their scope.
• Delegate tasks and outcomes effectively while maintaining performance oversight.
• Conduct structured, direct, and constructive performance conversations.
• Communicate expectations clearly to improve engagement and cross-functional alignment.