We hold events for our alumni, friends, and the general public for people to connect with the important conversations in leadership.
Subject matter experts and prominent New Zealand leaders share their knowledge and engage with the audience, sparking new ideas and innovation as minds from different backgrounds converge and focus their energy on a salient issue or theme.
– he tangata, he tangata, he tangata
Edward Cook completed the Leadership NZ programme in 2009 and in 2011 ventured to the UK where he works with young people in an organisation that is growing rapidly.
Edward credits Leadership NZ with the skills and awareness that were instilled in him through the leadership programme and that have helped him be instrumental in driving the growth and appreciating the need for change in communities.
Read MoreDecember 2014: As we wrap up a busy 2014 there are mixed emotions as the Class of 2014 graduates and we look forward to the year ahead where a group of diverse highly motivated leaders will be joining the 2015 Leadership programme...
Read MoreOur 2014 Yearbook was released at the 2014 Graduation event.
Be inspired with poems by Louise Marra, leadership thoughts from the Hon Tariana Turia, reflections from the Class of 2014, “Dairy, Digital and Drones” by Dr Mary Quin and so much more.
Read MoreThe Sir Paul and Lady Reeves Scholarship Fund was launched in 2012 in the loving memory of Sir Paul. This fund enables scholarships for those who would otherwise be unable to take part in Leadership NZ’s leadership programmes.
Programme Leader Annette Bartlett and Programme participant Kaye-Maree Dunn share their experiences and thoughts on Session Nine held at Waitakere Estate, West Auckland.
Read MoreProgramme participant Tom Dibley shares his experiences and thoughts on Session Eight held on Waiheke Island.
Programme participant Jane Carruthers shares her experiences and thoughts on Session Seven held in Wellington at ACC and Toi Whakaaria
Read MoreIdeas + Innovation + Action
Festival for the Future continues to be one of NZ’s most exciting national events. In their words “FFTF14 was epic”!
Read MoreLeadership NZ was delighted to host the graduation of the 2014 Programme participants at Q Theatre, Auckland on 22 November. With MC, alumnus Steve Ferguson, the Hon Tariana Turia as guest speaker, together with guest appearances from “Superwoman” and “Captain James T Kirk”, the evening was a great success and a fitting way to wrap up this year’s programme (which is the 10th programme to graduate since our inception). Another 33 amazing NZ leaders have joined the Leadership NZ alumni and are now connected and committed to shaping and leading Aotearoa.
Read MoreI’m feeling a mixed range of emotions as we wrap up 2014 and look to a new year ahead.
We celebrated the graduation of the 2014 Leadership programme - the 10th programme year of Leadership NZ. 33 amazing, authentic leaders have now joined our alumni. The Hon Tariana Turia encouraged them to be catalysts, champions and change-makers focussed on transformation: “to go out there and make the very best of what you have learnt and our nation will be better for the difference you will make”.
Read MoreQuentin McCarthy attended the Leadership NZ Programme in 2013 and he was inspired to put into action some initiatives that are getting rave reviews.
Read MoreMichelle van Gaalen attended the Leadership NZ Programme in 2008 which was at a pivotal point in her long and successful executive management career.
Read More7.30pm Thursday 28th August, AUT University, Auckland
Dr Mary Quin - Dairy, Digital and Drones – Innovations Creating our Future
At this year’s Reeves Lecture Dr Mary Quin shared her thoughts about the future for New Zealand. “The future must be Dairy, Digital AND Drones – an economy equally balanced between our natural resources sector, our digital and data driven industries, and the companies producing technically sophisticated manufactured goods.”
Read MoreSkillsBank is the ‘give back’ part of Leadership NZ where we link up alumni with not for profit organisations to provide pro bono support around a range of areas.
Read MoreInspired by the 2012 Leadership New Zealand group’s Northridge declaration, Andrew Sharp, (then General Manager of Soanar based in Sydney) felt compelled to act on what he had learnt throughout the year. He focused on his leadership journey and messages from inspiring speakers who came and addressed their group. Having increased his appreciation and understanding of a wider community within NZ, he wanted to give back in some way whilst still living overseas. Andrew decided to take action and with his wife Simone realised that while they didn’t have the resources of Bill Gates, they could still make a difference.
Read MoreProgramme participant Darrin Brinsden shares his experiences and thoughts on Session Six held in Auckland.
Read MoreProgramme participant Maria Henry shares her experiences and thoughts on Session Five held in Christchurch and Hanmer Springs.
Read MoreProgramme participant Cheryl Ingram-Clark shares her experiences and thoughts on Session Four held at Massey University, Palmerston North.
Read MoreIn organisations and teams, there is often a lack of understanding and acceptance of diversity in various forms - ethnicity; gender; length of service; thinking styles; values etc.
One significant factor that can get in the way of effective working is a lack of awareness about how to work with people who are of a different behaviour (some might call it personality) style to you.
You can read more thoughts from Altris (Leadership NZ Supporting Partner) here
Read MoreOur new look annual LEADERS magazine was released during Leadership Week. The theme of this edition focuses on Creative Leadership.
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