Leadership Academy

The purpose of this programme, which is completed over eight weeks, is to provide leaders with the opportunity to build leadership capabilities through their own personal development and by learning from the experience of others.

The Leadership Academy is for people looking at developing their existing leadership experience and who have the potential for holding senior positions and governance roles.

The participant, at the completion of the experiential and reflective learning sessions, will be better equipped and have a good understanding of what is required to be a leader in their own organisation and in the wider business community.

Each two-hour session is led by a senior executive from a variety of Southland – Otago based businesses or other organisations. The participant will benefit from the opportunity to interact with the presenter and build an ongoing connection with them, and other participants.

At the end of the programme, participants will graduate and be invited to become a member of the Southland Leadership Academy Alumni.

Dates
Eight weeks. Friday morning, 9am – 11am
Friday 9 October – Friday 27 November 2026

Group
Preferential booking for Southland Chamber members.
Limited to a maximum of 12 participants (maximum of two participants from the same organisation).

Download Leadership Academy brochure, and speaker schedule (PDF)

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Funding Opportunities
– Regional Business Partner (RBP) Training Funding Support
This training 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

– Community Trust South Leadership Scholarship
Participants from not for profit organisations are invited to apply for a Community Trust South Leadership Scholarship. For more information and online application visit www.communitytrustsouth.nz

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