SLII® Powering Inspired Leaders

Leadership that works in the real world – discover the new SLII®

Think about your team for a moment.

One person’s just starting out and needs clear guidance. Another’s flying and ready for more responsibility. Someone else has the skills but is struggling to stay motivated.

As a leader, you’re expected to know how to bring out the best in all of them, while still delivering on your own goals.

That’s where the new SLII® comes in. Practical, people-focused, and easy to put into action, it helps you lead situationally so your team feels supported, empowered, and motivated to do their best work.

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Built for today’s leaders in Aotearoa

Great leaders build meaningful connections, by giving their people what they need, exactly when they need it.

That means having honest, supportive conversations, caring about their growth, championing their successes, and recognising their potential.

Leading situationally is a shift from traditional “command-and-control” management styles — and it consistently delivers stronger results for people, teams, and organisations.

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A Proven, Time-Tested Leadership Model

SLII® gives you a clear, practical framework to understand where each team member is in their development for a task:

D1: Enthusiastic Beginner
D2: Disillusioned Learner
D3: Capable but Cautious Contributor
D4: Self-Reliant Achiever

Once you know someone’s stage, you can match the right mix of direction and support to set them up for success:

S1: Directing
S2: Coaching
S3: Supporting
S4: Delegating

Our award-winning SLII Experience combines Blanchard’s latest research with cutting-edge learning design, giving managers a hands-on, practical way to master the method and help their people succeed.

Delivery Options That Work for You

The SLII Experience is available both in-person and online, so you can choose the format that fits your schedule and learning style.

For organisations looking to build capability internally, we also offer public or private Training for Trainers courses, so your own people can deliver the programme in-house.

SLII® can be taken as part of a wider leadership journey or as a self-directed online course, giving managers the flexibility to learn at their own pace, wherever they are, whenever it suits them.

In Person

Virtual

Online

In-Person Instructor-led Courses

The SLII in-person learning experience is available in two options:

Two-Day Design: A full 2-day programme, 8 hours each day, following a three-phase learning path to help participants fully master the content and lead situationally. This live training offers the most comprehensive content and plenty of chances to practice new skills.
One-Day Design: A more focused, 8-hour programme using the same three-phase learning path for a concentrated learning experience.

The three-phase learning path is:

Launch: Participants complete engaging prework, including an assessment, to fast-track their learning and connect it to real-world challenges.
Learn and Practice: Through interactive activities, leaders develop the skills and language needed to lead situationally. They practise matching their leadership style and holding SLII conversations based on their own work situations.
Apply: After the course, participants have access to tools and resources that help them continue building and sustaining their SLII skills.

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Virtual Instructor-led Courses

We offer two virtual options to suit your needs:

Option 1: Five-Session Virtual A comprehensive 10-hour programme, plus intersession assignments, providing the fullest content and richest opportunities to practice.

Option 2: Three-Session Virtual A more focused 6-hour programme, with intersession assignments, for a concentrated learning experience.

The virtual sessions are spread out over several days and include engaging instruction, group activities, and plenty of chances to practise new skills.

The learning path follows three phases:

Launch

Learn and Practice

Apply

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Online Programme

SLII® Online is a self-paced, on-demand course that introduces managers to the core SLII® concepts and offers practical, hands-on learning. The full programme runs about three hours and is broken into bite-sized modules ranging from 1 to 20 minutes. Optional debrief sessions can be added for extra practice and collaboration, creating a blended learning experience.

The course features interactive exercises including videos, games, stories, case studies, and online discussions to keep learning engaging and fun.

Online Overview

The SLII® Overview is a shorter, 35-minute self-paced course that covers the essential SLII® concepts. It includes core content videos along with micro-learning activities like games, worksheets, and interactive videos to introduce key ideas quickly and effectively.

Digital Assets

Our Digital Assets are a collection of micro-learning videos, interactive tools, and tips designed for just-in-time support.

These flexible micro-activities—including videos, interactions, and worksheets—are easy for leaders to access whenever they need a quick refresher or support. They’re perfect for ongoing learning, reinforcing skills, and creating customised learning journeys.

SLII® App

The SLII® App is a handy reference tool that helps leaders apply the SLII® Model in real-world situations. It’s there when it counts, letting managers quickly assess a team member’s development level for a specific task. From there, it provides clear conversation guides to help prepare for effective coaching discussions.

The app includes a tool to diagnose an individual’s development stage against goals or tasks, practical tips for applying SLII® principles, and an interactive model showing the key traits of each development level alongside the matching leadership style.

SLII® Training for Trainers

Our learning design, The SLII Experience, uses innovative techniques that fully immerse learners in SLII® for maximum impact.

The Training for Trainers programme equips prospective SLII® trainers with a deep understanding of the concepts and skills, ensuring they feel confident, motivated, and ready to deliver The SLII Experience across their organisations.

To join the Training for Trainers, trainers must have completed The SLII Experience course within the previous 12 months.

Give leaders the tools to inspire and accelerate performance

With change happening faster than ever, great leadership isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s essential.

Managers need a programme that helps them stay agile, lead situationally, and empower their people to thrive.

Research Driven

SLII® is built on over 30 years of research into leadership and workplace motivation, incorporates the latest neuroscience insights, and continues to evolve alongside the modern workplace.

Proven Results

More than 10,000 organisations worldwide have used SLII® to boost productivity, reduce turnover, and improve business outcomes.

Creates Inspiring Leaders

SLII® supports the brain’s need for competence, autonomy, and connection, creating a safe environment where people feel confident to problem-solve, innovate, and collaborate.

Universally Effective

SLII® works for leaders in any industry, role, or culture. It teaches leaders how to give the right direction or support at the right time, so their people can do their best work.

SLII® Helps Leaders Build Deeper Relationships

When leaders are engaged and intentional, teams thrive. Morale lifts, people feel genuinely supported, employees become confident problem-solvers, and overall productivity grows.

Accelerate Development

Guide team members from enthusiastic beginners to confident, self-reliant achievers.

Speak a Common Language

Clear shared expectations reduce misunderstandings and frustration

Improve Retention

Leaders who adapt their style boost morale, commitment, and engagement.

Unlock Creativity

Supported teams are more engaged, innovative, and collaborative

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Lead with Clarity. Empower Your People.

SLII® helps you create the kind of leadership culture where people thrive, teams succeed, and you get the best out of yourself and those around you.

SLII® can be delivered face-to-face, online, virtually, or a mix of all three.

Get in touch today to find out how SLII® can help your leaders build meaningful connections that make a real difference.

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