Digital Transformation: Disrupting the Common Delivery of the Common Business Landscape 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 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.

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.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for team leaders and middle managers who want to adopt AI safely and effectively by addressing the human factors that drive success: trust, accountability, decision habits, and psychological safety.

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

• Define when to use AI and when not to (stop rules).
• Verify AI outputs using practical standards (red flags, second source).
• Set accountability and escalation triggers.
• Build team agreements and a 30-day adoption plan.

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 (delivered online or on-site) is designed for participants at beginner to intermediate levels who wish to grasp the foundational principles of ICF coaching—including its core competencies and ethical guidelines—while gaining hands-on experience in applying coaching techniques.

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

• Understand the ICF Core Competencies and how they apply in coaching practice.
• Demonstrate active listening, effective questioning, and goal-setting techniques.
• Facilitate meaningful and transformative coaching conversations.
• Adhere to the ICF Code of Ethics in professional coaching engagements.
• Develop a personalised coaching style aligned with ICF principles.

Leadership is the practice of guiding individuals and teams to achieve organisational goals while fostering trust, collaboration, and resilience. Effective leaders balance decision-making, people management, and communication skills with personal well-being.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level leaders, managers, and professionals who wish to strengthen their leadership competencies and apply them in organisational contexts.

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

• Build leadership practices based on trust and autonomy.
• Understand people management fundamentals and the labour framework.
• Apply strategic decision-making in complex scenarios.
• Foster collaboration with a leadership perspective.
• Use assertive communication in difficult conversations.
• Practice self-management techniques and support leader well-being.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Case studies and group activities.
• Practical exercises and role-playing scenarios.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is aimed at organisation leaders who wish to learn how to drive change within organisations by implementing effective change leadership strategies.

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

• Understand the effect of change leadership on individuals, teams, and organisations.
• Apply planning practices to organisational change efforts.
• Effectively drive organisational change through change leadership.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is aimed at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, addressing the challenge of transforming passive or resistant observers into active, supportive partners through systematic analysis and psychological insight.

In complex business environments, the success of a project rarely depends on technical execution alone; it hinges on the support of the people involved. The primary challenge in Stakeholder Management is navigating the "web of influence"—understanding that different parties have competing priorities, varying levels of power, and subjective definitions of success. Without proactive management, projects often face "hidden blockers," sudden shifts in support, or communication breakdowns. 

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

• Identify stakeholders,
• Analyse their influence and expectations,
• Select appropriate communication strategies,
• Handle conflicts of interest,
• Build long-term relationships.