Public Leadership Development Courses

SLII® is a proven, time-tested leadership model that has been used to train over 5 million managers in the world’s most respected organisations. Giving your people what they need, when they need it accelerates their development—creating a more productive, passionate workplace.  You'll learn a new language of leadership that will help you increase the quality and quantity of conversations you have with your team, accelerate their development, increase their performance, and support autonomy.  

Delivery: 5x 2hr sessions in a live virtual classroom, 10am to 12noon on 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th & 21st February 2025

Meet the Trainer – Marina Shearer

This workshop 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.

Coaching Essentials teaches coaching skills for managers using a practical training method designed to give managers the mindset, essential skills, and structured process needed to accelerate development and bring out the best in their people.  

Delivery: 3x 2hr sessions in a live virtual classroom, 10am to 12noon on 24th, 25th & 26th February 2025

Meet the Trainer – Marina Shearer

This workshop 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.

Download the Programme Overview here

The Self Leadership programme arms individuals at all levels with the Self Leadership mindset and skillset to become proactive self-starters who know how to ask for direction and support, solicit feedback, pursue their goals, and positively influence others.  The programme equips participants to identify the support or direction needed for a task and then find the right resources to succeed by building on Blanchard’s SLII® leadership development program, the world’s most widely taught leadership model, and incorporates the latest research on the proactive skills individuals need to be effective.  

Delivery: 3x 2hr sessions in a live virtual classroom, 10am to 12noon on 3rd & 4th March 2025

Meet the Trainer – Marina Shearer

Marina Shearer has 30 years experience as a facilitator and coach, and is based in Waiau, North Canterbury.  Marina's expertise is in Leadership Development, Social Emotional Intelligence and Communication.

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Courageous Inclusion is a diversity, equity, and inclusion course designed to help individuals and leaders create a more inclusive workplace. The course teaches people a mindset that promotes diversity and inclusion as well as a process to become more knowledgeable and active proponents of inclusion in their workplace.

Delivery: 2x 3hr sessions in a live virtual classroom, 9.30am to 12.30pm on March 17th & 18th 2025

Meet the Trainer – Marina Shearer

Marina Shearer has 30 years experience as a facilitator and coach, and is based in Waiau, North Canterbury.  Marina's expertise is in Leadership Development, Social Emotional Intelligence and Communication.

Download the Programme Overview here

Blanchard® Management Essentials supports managers to become inspiring leaders.  Give your managers the necessary tools and training to become leaders who create engaged, productive teams and drive greater results for your organisation.

This workshop 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.

Meet the Trainer – Marina Shearer

Marina Shearer has 30 years experience as a facilitator and coach, and is based in Waiau, North Canterbury.  Marina's expertise is in Leadership Development, Social Emotional Intelligence and Communication.

Download the Programme Overview here

The Legendary Service course teaches your employees how to consistently deliver ideal service that will give their coworkers the help and support they need, keep their customers coming back, and create the competitive edge your organisation deserves.

Delivery: 3x 2hr sessions in a live virtual classroom, 10am to 12noon on 13th, 15th & 16th October 2025

Meet the Trainer – Marina Shearer

Marina Shearer has 30 years experience as a facilitator and coach, and is based in Waiau, North Canterbury.  Marina's expertise is in Leadership Development, Social Emotional Intelligence and Communication.

Download the Programme Overview here