Public Leadership Development Courses

Empower your leaders to excel in managing blended remote and on-site teams.

Leading in the Hybrid Workplace is a practical, research-backed virtual workshop designed to equip managers with the skills needed to lead effectively in today’s hybrid work environments. As blended teams become the norm, leaders must know how to foster connection, maintain accountability, and support well-being—regardless of location. This programme helps leaders build inclusive team cultures, run engaging hybrid meetings, and strengthen trust and psychological safety across both remote and in-office staff.

Ideal for leaders navigating hybrid work, this workshop provides actionable strategies to boost engagement, improve communication, and increase team productivity. Participants leave with practical tools to confidently lead and support high-performing hybrid teams.

Delivery Format:
The programme is delivered virtually over four interactive sessions, each 120 minutes long, and includes real-world scenarios, peer discussions, and digital micro-activities to reinforce learning.

Workshop Schedule:
Delivery: Monday 14th, Thursday 17th, Monday 21st & Thursday 24th July
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (NZT) each session
Location: Online via Zoom

Trainer:  Dave Cordery is a Consulting Partner and Master Trainer passionate about transforming leadership and unlocking both personal and organisational potential.

This workshop is registered with the Regional Business Partner Network. To explore if your business is eligible for support, contact your local Regional Business Growth Advisor here.

Help your managers succeed by giving them the essential skills to balance relationships with results.

Blanchard Management Essentials is a world-class leadership programme, delivered locally for New Zealand managers. It’s perfect for upskilling new managers or sharpening the skills of experienced leaders. This practical, one-day course draws on The One Minute Manager® and introduces the Four Core Conversations model alongside the Four Essential Skills — creating a powerful framework for managing people and performance.

It helps leaders answer their team members’ three key questions:

• What do I need to do? (Goal Setting Conversation)
• Am I on the right track? If not, what do I need to change? (Praising and/or Redirecting Conversations)
• How did I go with that task or project, and what can we learn? (Wrapping Up Conversations)

During this hands-on workshop, participants explore the manager mindset and practise their skills using real scenarios brought by the group — making the learning relevant and immediately useful.

When:  Wednesday 30th July 2025, 9am to 4.30pm

Where: Taranaki Chamber of Commerce, Devon Street, New Plymouth

Trainer – Tim Waite Tim became an Authorised Consulting Affiliate for Blanchard® Aotearoa New Zealand in 2021 and is based in Hāwera. The ability to offer world class leadership programmes in his local region and providing small business owners the same opportunities as larger corporates is something he prides himself in.

This workshop is registered with the Regional Business Partner Network. To explore if your business is eligible for support, contact your local Regional Business Growth Advisor here.

Download the Programme Overview here

Build stronger communication and collaboration—especially under pressure.

Conversational Capacity is a practical, research-based workshop that helps individuals and teams engage in open, balanced dialogue—even when the stakes are high or emotions run strong. Based on the work of Craig Weber, this programme equips participants with the tools to stay candid and curious in challenging conversations, enabling more effective communication, decision-making, and collaboration across all levels of an organisation.

In this one-day workshop, participants will learn how to:

• Recognise and manage the forces that derail effective conversations

• Balance candour and curiosity to keep discussions productive

• Create a psychologically safe environment where people feel heard and respected

• Build team alignment and shared understanding, even during conflict or change

When:  Tuesday 5th August 2025, 9am to 4.30pm

Where: TBC

Trainer:  Dave Cordery is a Consulting Partner and Master Trainer passionate about transforming leadership and unlocking both personal and organisational potential.

This workshop is registered with the Regional Business Partner Network. To explore if your business is eligible for support, contact your local Regional Business Growth Advisor here.

SLII® is a proven, time-tested leadership model that has been used to train over 5 million managers in the world’s most respected organisations. In this two-day workshop, you’ll learn a fresh language of leadership that’ll boost both the quality and quantity of your conversations with your team. You’ll accelerate their development, lift their performance, and support their autonomy—setting everyone up for success.

After completing this course, participants will be trained to

• Compare how you see your leadership style with the views of your boss, colleagues, and team members
• Develop competent and committed team members by accurately diagnosing their development stage and adapting your leadership style accordingly
• Agree on the right level of direction and support to help your people reach their goals
• Apply SLII concepts to real-life situations using case studies, games, and video scenarios

When:  Monday 18th & Tuesday 19th August 2025

Where: Taranaki Chamber of Commerce, Devon Street, New Plymouth

Trainer – Tim Waite became an Authorised Consulting Affiliate for Blanchard® Aotearoa New Zealand in 2021 and is based in Hāwera. He’s proud to bring world-class leadership programmes to his local community, making sure small business owners have the same opportunities as larger corporates.

This workshop is registered with the Regional Business Partner Network. To explore if your business is eligible for support, contact your local Regional Business Growth Advisor here.

Download the Programme Overview here

Empower your people to take control of their own success.

Self Leadership is a practical, research-based virtual workshop that equips individual contributors with the mindset and skillset to take initiative, seek support when needed, and pursue meaningful goals. Built on the globally recognised SLII® model, this programme helps participants shift from being responsive to responsible, solicit constructive feedback, problem-solve creatively, and advocate for their ideas.

By the end of the workshop, individuals will better understand how to:

• Take ownership of their development and results

• Ask for the right support at the right time

• Set and pursue clear, measurable goals

• Influence others with confidence and clarity

Designed for today’s dynamic workforces, this virtual workshop spans three engaging and interactive 2‑hour sessions:

When:  Monday 18 August, Wednesday 20 August & Friday 22 August

Time:  12:30 PM – 2:30 PM (NZT)

Location:  Virtual via Zoom

Trainer:  Dave Cordery is a Consulting Partner and Master Trainer passionate about transforming leadership and unlocking both personal and organisational potential.

Empower your managers with impactful coaching skills.

Coaching Essentials is a practical, research-based programme designed to shift managers from managing tasks to coaching people—enhancing productivity, trust, autonomy, and business results. Rooted in the four-step coaching process and aligned with International Coaching Federation competencies, this virtual-led workshop develops the mindset, structured approach, and essential skills—Listen to Learn, Inquire for Insight, Tell Your Truth, and Express Confidence—that enable meaningful, growth-focused conversations.

Through a blend of pre-work, real-world scenarios, practice conversations, peer coaching, and follow-up digital micro-activities, participants gain hands-on experience applying each coaching skill in real time.

By the end of the workshop, managers will be taught to confidently:

• Embed a coaching mindset in everyday interactions
• Guide focused, structured conversations that accelerate performance and development
• Cultivate autonomous, self-reliant team members
• Strengthen engagement, retention, and bench strength through a coaching culture

Delivered virtually across three highly interactive 2‑hour sessions, the programme unfolds as follows:

When: Tuesday 26 August, Wednesday 27 August & Thursday 28 August

Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM (NZT) each day

Location: Virtual, via Zoom

Meet the Trainer – Marina Shearer has 30 years experience as a facilitator and coach, and is based in Waiau, North Canterbury. Marina's expertise is in Leadership Development, Social Emotional Intelligence and Communication.

This workshop is registered with the Regional Business Partner Network. To explore if your business is eligible for support, contact your local Regional Business Growth Advisor here.

Download the Programme Overview here

Help your managers succeed—wherever they are—by building the skills to balance relationships with results.

Blanchard Management Essentials is a world-class leadership programme, now delivered in a dynamic virtual format for New Zealand-based managers. Ideal for upskilling new managers or sharpening the skills of more experienced leaders, this practical course is grounded in the principles of The One Minute Manager® and introduces the Four Core Conversations model alongside the Four Essential Skills—providing a simple, powerful framework for managing people and performance.

The workshop helps leaders confidently answer the three key questions their team members are always asking:

• What do I need to do? (Goal Setting Conversation)
• Am I on the right track? If not, what do I need to change? (Praising and/or Redirecting Conversations)
• How did I go with that task or project, and what can we learn? (Wrapping Up Conversations)

This virtual delivery makes it easy for managers to access practical, proven tools while maintaining productivity in their day-to-day roles. It's leadership training that meets people where they are—while helping them grow into where they want to be.

Delivery Format:  Delivered virtually over three, 2hr facilitator-led sessions, participants explore the mindset of a successful manager and actively practise their new skills in breakout groups using real-life examples brought by the group. The format makes the learning relevant, personal, and immediately applicable—without the need to be in a physical classroom.

Workshop Schedule:
Delivery: Monday 8th, Wednesday 10th, Friday 12th September 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (NZT) each session
Location: Online via Zoom

Trainer:  Dave Cordery is a Consulting Partner and Master Trainer passionate about transforming leadership and unlocking both personal and organisational potential.

This workshop is registered with the Regional Business Partner Network. To explore if your business is eligible for support, contact your local Regional Business Growth Advisor here.

Download the Programme Overview here

Great leadership begins with a workplace culture built on trust. 

Trust sits at the core of every relationship — especially at work. In fact, one of the biggest reasons people leave their jobs is a lack of trust between them and their manager. Our Building Trust programme shows leaders how to create and nurture trust, boosting engagement, encouraging creativity, and gaining genuine commitment.

When:  Thursday 11th September 2025 9am to 1pm

Where: Taranaki Chamber of Commerce, Devon Street, New Plymouth

Trainer: Tim Waite became an Authorised Consulting Affiliate for Blanchard® Aotearoa New Zealand in 2021 and is based in Hāwera. The ability to offer world class leadership programmes in his local region and providing small business owners the same opportunities as larger corporates is something he prides himself in.

Download the Programme Overview Here

Help your managers succeed by giving them the essential skills to balance relationships with results.

Blanchard Management Essentials is a world-class leadership programme, delivered locally for New Zealand managers. It’s perfect for upskilling new managers or sharpening the skills of experienced leaders. This practical, one-day course draws on The One Minute Manager® and introduces the Four Core Conversations model alongside the Four Essential Skills — creating a powerful framework for managing people and performance.

It helps leaders answer their team members’ three key questions:

• What do I need to do? (Goal Setting Conversation)
• Am I on the right track? If not, what do I need to change? (Praising and/or Redirecting Conversations)
• How did I go with that task or project, and what can we learn? (Wrapping Up Conversations)

During this hands-on workshop, participants explore the manager mindset and practise their skills using real scenarios brought by the group — making the learning relevant and immediately useful.

When:  Thursday 11th September 2025, 9am to 4.30pm

Where: Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre, Mt Wellington, Auckland

Trainer:  Andy Graves  Andy has been facilitating and coaching for many years in corporate organisations in the UK and New Zealand. Andy believes in achieving high performance and outstanding results through building increased capability and inspiring targets in engaging and interactive ways.

This workshop is registered with the Regional Business Partner Network. To explore if your business is eligible for support, contact your local Regional Business Growth Advisor here.

Download the Programme Overview here

Build stronger communication and collaboration—especially under pressure.

Conversational Capacity is a practical, research-based virtual workshop designed to help individuals and teams engage in open, balanced dialogue—even when emotions run high or the stakes are significant. Based on the work of Craig Weber, this programme equips participants with tools to stay candid and curious in challenging conversations, fostering more effective communication, decision-making, and collaboration across all levels of an organisation.

Delivered over three interactive 2-hour sessions participants will learn to:

• Recognise and manage the forces that derail effective conversations

• Balance candour and curiosity to keep discussions productive

• Create psychologically safe environments where people feel heard and respected

• Build team alignment and shared understanding, even during conflict or change

Facilitated virtually, this workshop combines expert guidance with practical activities and peer discussions to ensure learning is relevant, engaging, and immediately applicable.

When:  Monday 15th, Wednesday 17th & Friday 19th September 2025

Time:  10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (NZT)

Location:  Virtual via Zoom

Trainer:  Dave Cordery is a Consulting Partner and Master Trainer passionate about transforming leadership and unlocking both personal and organisational potential.

This workshop is registered with the Regional Business Partner Network. To explore if your business is eligible for support, contact your local Regional Business Growth Advisor here.

SLII® is a proven, time-tested leadership model that has been used to train over 5 million managers in the world’s most respected organisations. In this two-day workshop, you’ll learn a fresh language of leadership that’ll boost both the quality and quantity of your conversations with your team. You’ll accelerate their development, lift their performance, and support their autonomy—setting everyone up for success.

After completing this course, participants will be trained to

• Compare how you see your leadership style with the views of your boss, colleagues, and team members
• Develop competent and committed team members by accurately diagnosing their development stage and adapting your leadership style accordingly
• Agree on the right level of direction and support to help your people reach their goals
• Apply SLII concepts to real-life situations using case studies, games, and video scenarios

When:  Tuesday 23rd & Wednesday 24th September 2025

Where: Enterprise North Canterbury, 143 Williams Street, Kaiapoi

Meet the Trainer - Marina Shearer Marina has 30 years experience as a facilitator and coach, and is based in Waiau, North Canterbury.  Marina's expertise is in Leadership Development, Social Emotional Intelligence and Communication.

This workshop is registered with the Regional Business Partner Network. To explore if your business is eligible for support, contact your local Regional Business Growth Advisor here.

Download the Programme Overview here

The SLII Experience™ uses game-changing techniques that fully immerse learners in SLII, making it both deep and effective. This award-winning, dynamic design can be facilitated by you — once you’ve completed our The Training for Trainers (T4T) programme. The T4T course thoroughly prepares future facilitators, helping them feel confident, motivated, and ready to deliver The SLII Experience in their organisations.

Prerequisite:  Trainers must complete The SLII Experience™ workshop before attending Training for Trainers.

When:  Thursday 25th & Friday 26th September 2025

Where: Enterprise North Canterbury, 143 Williams Street, Kaiapoi

Trainer:  Robert Bryce is an SLII® Master Trainer based in Auckland, passionate and enthusiastic about his work. His goal is to help people become self-reliant, effective leaders. Robert enjoys partnering with teams to build a strong culture, clear purpose, and values that drive high performance.

Download the Programme Overview here

Help your managers succeed by giving them the essential skills to balance relationships with results.

Blanchard Management Essentials is a world-class leadership programme, delivered locally for New Zealand managers. It’s perfect for upskilling new managers or sharpening the skills of experienced leaders. This practical, one-day course draws on The One Minute Manager® and introduces the Four Core Conversations model alongside the Four Essential Skills — creating a powerful framework for managing people and performance.

It helps leaders answer their team members’ three key questions:

• What do I need to do? (Goal Setting Conversation)
• Am I on the right track? If not, what do I need to change? (Praising and/or Redirecting Conversations)
• How did I go with that task or project, and what can we learn? (Wrapping Up Conversations)

During this hands-on workshop, participants explore the manager mindset and practise their skills using real scenarios brought by the group — making the learning relevant and immediately useful.

When:  Friday 26th September 2025, 9am to 4.30pm

Where: TBC

Trainer:  Carole Peterson is an experienced coach, leader, and HR Manager with over 30 years working across diverse sectors, known for her positive, friendly storytelling style and deep expertise in all things people, passionately helping participants develop and apply new leadership skills through Blanchard programmes.

This workshop is registered with the Regional Business Partner Network. To explore if your business is eligible for support, contact your local Regional Business Growth Advisor here.

Download the Programme Overview here

Deliver Legendary Service that creates lasting customer loyalty.

Legendary Service is a practical, research-backed virtual workshop designed to help individuals and teams elevate customer experience by consistently delivering service that exceeds expectations. Grounded in proven principles and behaviours, this programme empowers participants to build meaningful customer relationships, anticipate needs, and resolve issues proactively—turning ordinary interactions into memorable moments that drive loyalty and growth.

Delivered over three interactive 2-hour sessions participants will learn to:

• Understand the key elements that define legendary service

• Apply behaviours that create positive emotional connections with customers

• Anticipate and respond effectively to customer needs and concerns

• Build a service culture that motivates and empowers teams to deliver excellence consistently

Facilitated virtually, this workshop combines expert coaching with practical exercises and real-world scenarios to ensure learning is engaging, relevant, and immediately applicable.

When:  Tuesday 14th, Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th October 2025

Time:  10:00AM to 12:00PM (NZT) each session

Where: Virtual via Zoom

Meet the Trainer - Marina Shearer Marina has 30 years experience as a facilitator and coach, and is based in Waiau, North Canterbury.  Marina's expertise is in Leadership Development, Social Emotional Intelligence and Communication.

Download the Programme Overview here

Leadership agility helps organisations navigate change with confidence

Discover a proven way to lead your team through change successfully. The most successful businesses stay ahead by making change part of their everyday culture. Leaders who get how to proactively engage with their people’s concerns—and involve them every step of the way—help the whole organisation move forward together.

Our one-day Leading People Through Change course teaches leaders how to recognise the stages employees go through when faced with change, and how to apply the right strategies and behaviours to support them. This hands-on approach reduces resistance, builds trust, and creates real momentum for change.

When:  Monday 13th October 2025, 9am to 5.00pm

Where: Taranaki Chamber of Commerce, Devon Street, New Plymouth

Trainer – Tim Waite became an Authorised Consulting Affiliate for Blanchard® Aotearoa New Zealand in 2021 and is based in Hāwera. The ability to offer world class leadership programmes in his local region and providing small business owners the same opportunities as larger corporates is something he prides himself in.

This workshop is registered with the Regional Business Partner Network. To explore if your business is eligible for support, contact your local Regional Business Growth Advisor here.

Download the Programme Overview here

Help your managers succeed by giving them the essential skills to balance relationships with results.

Blanchard Management Essentials is a world-class leadership programme, delivered locally for New Zealand managers. It’s perfect for upskilling new managers or sharpening the skills of experienced leaders. This practical, one-day course draws on The One Minute Manager® and introduces the Four Core Conversations model alongside the Four Essential Skills — creating a powerful framework for managing people and performance.

It helps leaders answer their team members’ three key questions:

• What do I need to do? (Goal Setting Conversation)
• Am I on the right track? If not, what do I need to change? (Praising and/or Redirecting Conversations)
• How did I go with that task or project, and what can we learn? (Wrapping Up Conversations)

During this hands-on workshop, participants explore the manager mindset and practise their skills using real scenarios brought by the group — making the learning relevant and immediately useful.

When:  Thursday 13th November 2025, 9am to 4.30pm

Where: Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre, Mt Wellington, Auckland

Trainer:  Andy Graves  Andy has been facilitating and coaching for many years in corporate organisations in the UK and New Zealand. Andy believes in achieving high performance and outstanding results through building increased capability and inspiring targets in engaging and interactive ways.

This workshop is registered with the Regional Business Partner Network. To explore if your business is eligible for support, contact your local Regional Business Growth Advisor here.

Download the Programme Overview here

SLII® is a proven, time-tested leadership model that has been used to train over 5 million managers in the world’s most respected organisations. In this two-day workshop, you’ll learn a fresh language of leadership that’ll boost both the quality and quantity of your conversations with your team. You’ll accelerate their development, lift their performance, and support their autonomy—setting everyone up for success.

After completing this course, participants will be trained to

• Compare how you see your leadership style with the views of your boss, colleagues, and team members
• Develop competent and committed team members by accurately diagnosing their development stage and adapting your leadership style accordingly
• Agree on the right level of direction and support to help your people reach their goals
• Apply SLII concepts to real-life situations using case studies, games, and video scenarios

Delivery: Tuesday 18th & Wednesday 19th November 2025, 8.30am to 5.00pm daily

Where: Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre, Mt Wellington, Auckland

Trainer:  Dave Cordery is a Consulting Partner and Master Trainer passionate about transforming leadership and unlocking both personal and organisational potential.

This workshop is registered with the Regional Business Partner Network. To explore if your business is eligible for support, contact your local Regional Business Growth Advisor here.

Download the Programme Overview here

The SLII Experience™ uses game-changing techniques that fully immerse learners in SLII, making it both deep and effective. This award-winning, dynamic design can be facilitated by you — once you’ve completed our The Training for Trainers (T4T) programme. The T4T course thoroughly prepares future facilitators, helping them feel confident, motivated, and ready to deliver The SLII Experience in their organisations.

Prerequisite:  Trainers must complete The SLII Experience™ workshop before attending Training for Trainers.

When:  Thursday 20th & Friday 21st November 2025

Where:  Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre, Mt Wellington, Auckland

Trainer:  Robert Bryce is an SLII® Master Trainer based in Auckland, passionate and enthusiastic about his work. His goal is to help people become self-reliant, effective leaders. Robert enjoys partnering with teams to build a strong culture, clear purpose, and values that drive high performance.

Download the Programme Overview here