Accelerate your transition into C-Suite
This modular programme transforms talented senior managers and leaders into executive-ready leaders. You are introduced to the differences in operating at the executive level compared to senior managemen, and how you need to adjust your leadership style to be effective at the C-Suite level.
In these challenging times, leaders need access to the latest tools to position themselves and their organisations competitively — for today and the future. Learn advanced leadership and management concepts and tools from the University of Auckland’s faculty and the business leaders of New Zealand. Enhance your career capital and future growth opportunities. Prepare for your future in the C-Suite.
Programme overview
Throughout the programme you will connect with senior executives and board directors who discuss the realities of being an executive. The modules blend academic rigour with business practicality and enable you to build new networks, shift mindsets and gain confidence to operate at a senior level.
The programme is for ambitious, high-performing managers across all organisational areas aspiring to senior leadership roles in the next five years. Past participants have risen to senior positions in Information Technology, Financial Operations, Marketing, Project Management and Supply Chain Leadership, Human Resources and roles leading an enterprise as a General Manager.
By attending this program, you will:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the critical functional areas within a company.
- Learn how to manage across functional areas and lead cross teams.
- Strengthen decision-making skills and enhance strategic thinking.
- Learn to shape organisational culture to create value for stakeholders.
- Expand your professional and personal network and establish long-term relationships with key executives from other organisations across Aotearoa.
- Learn strategic tools and techniques to manage future growth.
- Position yourself to take on more strategic, organisational roles.
- Gain greater self-awareness and understanding of how you work with others.
- Develop your leadership and coaching skills through mentoring and peer coaching workshops.
The benefits for your organisation
Develop influential team members
Retain a valued leader who will positively influence others.
Deliver organisational goals
Your peers will benefit from a more collaborative partner to deliver organisational goals.
Part of vast network
Become part of the University of Auckland’s vast network of leading executives, academics and organisations who may hold answers to your organisation’s most difficult questions.
Grow leadership capability
Your organisation will gain a more confident and capable future executive leader.
Modules
The programme consists of three two-day, in-person modules and complemented by facilitated and non-facilitated online executive peer coaching sessions. It has been thoughtfully designed to provide impactful learning experiences for leaders from across New Zealand while remaining flexible enough to accommodate even the most demanding schedules. The programme dates for 2024 will be announced in November 2023.
Module One Leadership and Strategy at the Executive Level
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In-person workshops: Two days University of Auckland, City Campus |
Module Two Leading Organisational Change and Innovation at the Executive Level
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In-person workshops: Two days University of Auckland, City Campus |
Module Three Executive Communication and Influencing
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In-person workshops: Two days University of Auckland, City Campus |
Facilitators
Our expert facilitators for this programme include:
Who should attend?
- Ambitious mid-to-senior leaders who want to accelerate their move into strategic roles that require different and broader thinking and action to ultimately make a difference across an organisation.
- Existing executives in small to medium-sized companies who wish to prepare for more senior roles.
- Aspiring leaders in corporates or large organisations who have been identified as potential executives.
Participant fee
The fee for participating in the Transitioning to C-Suite Programme in 2023 is $12,500 + GST. This includes course materials, presenters, and catering (in-person classes and networking events).
Learn how to:
- Understand differences between senior management and strategic executive leadership
- Become an effective executive leader who can lead and manage change
- Develop and implement organisational level strategy
- Communicate and negotiate with executives and boards
- Influence across teams and organisations
Learn how to:
- Understand differences between senior management and strategic executive leadership
- Become an effective executive leader who can lead and manage change
- Develop and implement organisational level strategy
- Communicate and negotiate with executives and boards
- Influence across teams and organisations
Learn more about the programme at NZ’s leading Business School – talk to our team today:
Noah Ghebremichael (MCE, BBus)
Senior Manager | Business Development
Strategic Partnerships
and Senior Leadership Programmes
Phone number: +64 27 3648737
Email: noah.ghebremichael@auckland.ac.nz
Jean Lim (MIntBus, BA)
Business Development Manager
Customised Programmes
for Teams and Organisations
Phone number: +64 27 444 6588
Email: jean.lim@auckland.ac.nz
Elouise van Wiele (BBA)
Programme Advisor
Short Courses for Individuals
Phone number: +64 27 444 7552
Email: elouise.van.wiele@auckland.ac.nz
