The Venerable Michael Berry, Archdeacon Southern Region, Anglican Diocese of Auckland, participated in the Leadership NZ Programme in 2008. He joined us at the Programme Launch to share some of the wisdom he has gained in his leadership journey since then.
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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.
The Journey - Tools, Inspiration and Connecting
Kirsty's head was full of questions before the start of the 2017 Programme. Louise's provocation "What world view do you have about how life works and the place of humanity?" didn't lessen the questions either. But how does she feel now, reflecting on the weekend?
Read MoreCEO Summit 2017
Conferenz, Leadership New Zealand, Kea and Business Herald invite you to join 200+ CEOs, GMs, MDs and Country Managers as we shine a light on the greatest challenges transforming leadership in New Zealand.
Read MoreThe Journey – Tools, Inspiration and Connecting
Oh, no, not another leadership course! Brook's initial thoughts about the Programme were hesitant, even though he was promised that it wouldn't be just another leadership course. Find out how the first session of the Programme went for 2017.
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Sarah Graham, of the representatives of the Leadership NZ Programme 2016 cohort, provides her thoughts as the year comes to an end.
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Justin Maddock, of the representatives of the Leadership NZ Programme 2016 cohort, provides his thoughts as the year comes to an end.
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Read MoreMindful Leadership, A Year in Review
Sina Wendt-Moore reflects on the way she has seen our theme of Mindful Leadership shape the 2016 year as well as the work in the wider leadership space.
Read MoreLeadership NZ Alumni Retreat: Connect. Refresh. Update. Progress.
The mid-November Alumni Retreat was designed to provide an opportunity for our Alumni to “sharpen the saw”; to reconnect with each other and to engage with new ideas and conversations. See photos from the weekend or read more here.
Read MoreLeadership NZ Alumni Retreat: My Wholeness Prescription
Initially, Mark was a little reticent in considering attending the Alumni retreat. The pull between 'doing' and 'being' and the value in both had been slightly obscured. But investing in himself meant he rediscovered the term 'Poustina' and met new friends amongst our Alumni.
Read MoreAlumni Acknowledgements, December 2016
Adam Bevins; Adam Cooper; Adrian Wimmers; Ainsleigh Cribb-Su’a; Alistair Drake; Andrea McLeod; Andrew Sharp; Angela Bull; Bernie Grant; Beth Houston; Carol Bellette; Chellie Spiller; Chris Morgan; Christian Penny; Claire McQuilken; Claire Richardson; Craig Churchill; Christien Winter; Darren Mason; Darrin Brinsden; Dave Norman; David Hall; David Udy; Di Rump; Eddy Royal; Eli Tagi; Erena Kara; Ewen Anderson; Fenella Gray; Fiona Davies; George Riley; Gillian Dudgeon; Grant Bunting; Grant Palmer; Helen Peters; Hilary Sumpter; Hillary Palmer; Irene Durham; James Hassall; James Wilson; Jamie Munro; Jennie Vickers; Jerome Partington; Josephine Bartley; Julia Hartshorne; Julian Hughes; Kimberly Rees; Lance Kennedy; Lisa Paraku; Manu Sione; Mark Wilkshire; Michael Berry; Michelle Wessing; Minnie Baragwanath; Morehu Wilson; Murray Hickman; Neville Pulman; Nick Astwick; Nick Ruane; Olive Brown; Pania Schwenke; Penny Fitt; Philip Patston; Quentin McCarthy; Rangimarie Price; Repeka Lelaulu; Rewi Spraggon; Richard Kibblewhite; Rod Gibson; Ryan Crawford; Selina Tusitala Marsh; Stephen Harris; Stephen Henry; Steve Fergusson; Tara Pradhan; Teresa Tepania –Ashton; Tom Dibley; Wendy McGuinness; Wyndi Tagi
Read MoreEndings and beginnings; fluidity and wholeness
Rebecca isn't one for omens, but there were several shake-ups just before our final session of the 2016 Leadership Programme. But would the connectedness of the Programme overcome the gaps and fissures?
Read MoreWendy McGuinness - Alumna 2007
Wendy McGuinness, the founder of McGuinness Institute, finished her time at the Leadership NZ Programme with a much deeper understanding of New Zealand and its people. She was looking for ways to contribute towards NZ going forward and from the Programme, she got what she came for. “I felt we could do better than we were doing. That we needed to work harder to be a great country, working hard to understand our differences as well as commonalities.”
Read MoreAngela Bull - Alumna 2010
“The Leadership NZ Programme is transformational,” Angela Bull says. “It is unlike any other leadership course. It stimulates you to not only think about things differently but also think about things you don’t always have time to think about in your day job. The result is a positive long-term effect on both your personal and professional life. I feel fortunate to have done the Programme and now be part of the Leadership NZ Alumni / whanau.”
Read MoreMichael Berry - Alumnus 2008
Michael Berry was 28 years old when he did the Leadership NZ Programme. As an ordained Priest and Vicar of the St Philip’s Church in St Heliers (Auckland) at the time, he reflects and says, “I had no idea what a profound effect the Programme would have on the rest of my life.”
Read MoreChristian Penny - Alumnus 2009
Since leaving the Leadership NZ Programme, Christian was named CEO of Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School.
Read MoreLeadership NZ Alumni Retreat: Belonging
An Alumnus from 2007, Minnie almost didn't join us for the recent Alumni Retreat. But the connections, community and sense of belonging made the journey completely worth it.
Read MoreLeadership NZ Alumni Retreat : Safe space to share
Cheryl Bowie found our recent Alumni Retreat challenged her assumptions, created a safe space and connected her with Alumni from across the years.
Read MoreSir Paul Reeves Memorial Lecture 2016
This year we were honoured to have Tame Iti join us for the annual Lecture. Tame discussed the concept of mana and how this empowers all people to transcend concepts of authority. He also explored the methods employed by Tuhoe where decisions for the iwi start with the whanau and push their way up. The Lecture was held in the Sir Paul Reeves Building at AUT on 9 November.
Read MorePresence and Mindfulness
Presence, mindfulness, voice workshops and poetry. Waiheke Island was a return to the creative for Kelly as he dived into Session Eight of our Programme.
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