Executive and Professional Development | University of Auckland Business School

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.

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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

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Develop influential team members

Retain a valued leader who will positively influence others.

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Deliver organisational goals

Your peers will benefit from a more collaborative partner to deliver organisational goals.

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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.

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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.

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Module One Leadership and Strategy at the Executive Level Thinking as a leader. Mindset shifts needed to move from management to executive leadership. Strategic leadership. Developing a functional strategy that aligns with the corporate strategy in complex organisations. Facilitated networking. Purposeful opportunities to build relationships with your cohort.	In-person workshops: Two days University of Auckland, City Campus
Module Two Leading Organisational Change and Innovation at the Executive Level Effective change leadership at the executive level. Frameworks for enabling organisations to embrace innovation, limit risk and challenge the status quo trap. Developing an innovation mindset. Identify and act on opportunities for innovation and growth, both personally and across the organisation. Leading effective collaboration as an executive. Across teams, functions, organisations and sectors. Online learning programme platform. Reflect on your learning and apply it in the workplace.	In-person workshops: Two days University of Auckland, City Campus
Module Three Executive Communication and Influencing Communicate with power. Through immersive interactive workshops, gain tools and techniques to achieve outcomes across most communication tasks, including verbal, written, in-person and online. Collaborative board management. Gain an understanding of how to build successful relationships with boards, present to them with confidence, and utilise the skills and experience boards can provide. Road map for the future. A facilitated reflection on programme learnings and development of a plan for continued personal and professional development and career success.	In-person workshops: Two days University of Auckland, City Campus

Facilitators

Our expert facilitators for this programme include:

Professor Brigid Carroll

Dr Peter Blyde

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