Leadership Academy
What is the Leadership Academy?
- This inspirational programme is the catalyst that ignites relationship building with like-minded professional peers, fosters inspiration to take your leadership career to the next level and provides outstanding opportunities to learn from prominent Otago leaders.
- Designed to develop your leadership skills you will be equipped with a good understanding of what is required to be a significant leader in your own organisation and in the wider business community.
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Ready to upskill your leadership and to connect with great leaders in the region? Check out the next Leadership Academy programme below and register today!
Dunedin Leadership Academy
| Date | Presenter | Organisation/Role | Topic |
| 1 May | Richard Roberts | Consultant/Former CEO, Dunedin Airport | Values-Based Leadership |
| 8 May | Sir Ian Taylor | Founder/MD, Animation Research | How AI is changing the education landscape + more |
| 15 May | Rasha Adu Safieh | Head of Digital Strategy and Partnering, University of Otago | AI Ready by Design: Digital Direction, Governance & Partnerships for the 2030+ Workforce |
| 22 May | Jase Tibble | CEO, Gallaway Cook Allan | Strategic Leadership - Practical Survival Skills |
| 29 May | Jane Stumbles | Chief People Officer, MTF Finance | What is your leadership style? |
| 5 June | Hon. Grant Robertson | Vice-Chancellor, University of Otago | Leadership Under Stress - Always Remember to Ask Why? |
| 12 June | Mayor Sophie Barker | Mayor of Dunedin City | Building Partnerships for Success |
| 19 June | John Williamson | Chief Technology Officer, ADInstruments NZ Ltd | Leading Product Teams with Creativity, Communication, and Strategic Resilience in Uncertain Times |
Central Otago Leadership Academy
| Date | Presenter | Organisation/role | Topic |
| 7 May | Richard Roberts | Consultant / Former CEO Dunedin Airport | Values-Based Leadership |
| 7 May | Louise Merrall | HR Business Partner EASI NZ | People by Design: Aligning Your Team with Your Business Strategy |
| 14 May | Sanchia Jacobs | Chief Sustainability Officer at BECA | From Global Negotiation to Local Delivery: Lessons in Leading with Purpose |
| 14 May | Lindsay Breen | Managing Director at The Breen Construction Co | Leadership through business and economic cycles. What does it take to get your business and yourself through |
| 21 May | Bonnie Zareh | Director at Southern Peak Law | Authentic Leadership |
| 21 May | Lynley Lischner | Business and Brand Development Manager at Aspiring Law | The One‑Page Strategic Framework: A Tool Every Leader Should Use |
| 28 May | Peter Kelly | CEO at Central Otago District Council | Leadership from a Soldiers and CEOs perspective |
| 28 May | Jase Tibble | CEO Gallaway Cook Allan | Strategic Leadership - Practical Survival Skills |
Business South and The Breeze FM about the Leadership Academy
Testimonials from participants about our speakers
Richard Roberts
“Brilliant presenter!! Very engaging and great info.”
Dean Delaney
“Very engaging speaker. Loved the involvement of the attendees. Masses of knowledge.”
Amy Scott
“Informative and entertaining…has definitely made me want to purse this further…100% relevant and useful!"
Enterprise Partners
Pivotal Partners
