Empowering Teams: Advanced People Management Programme

Empowering senior leaders to inspire teams, drive performance, and foster growth 

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Lead with purpose. Inspire lasting impact.

For senior leaders, success is about more than just managing teams—it’s about inspiring them to excel, building trust, and creating meaningful results. The Empowering Teams: Advanced People Management Programme is designed for experienced managers ready to refine their leadership approach and drive greater impact across their organisations.

Whether you oversee a small, dynamic team or lead multiple departments, this programme provides the insights, strategies, and skills needed to cultivate a high-performing workforce.

Unlock your full leadership potential

This programme is tailored for senior leaders who want to elevate their leadership impact.

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Strategic tools

Gain advanced techniques to address complex leadership challenges.

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Collaborative learning

Engage in dynamic discussions with other experienced leaders.

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Personalised development

Benefit from 360° feedback to refine your leadership approach.

What you’ll gain from this programme

By the end of this programme, you’ll: 

Mental wellbeing

Strengthen emotional intelligence

Build trust and foster a positive team culture.

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Master advanced conflict resolution

Address challenges with confidence and clarity.

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Plan for long-term success

Develop strategies for retention and succession planning.

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Lead with impact

Apply advanced leadership techniques to drive measurable results.

Now accepting enrolments for July 2025

Who is this course for?

This course is for senior leaders who:

Have experience managing teams and want to refine their leadership skills.

Are ready to tackle complex challenges like succession planning and retention.

Want advanced tools to strengthen emotional intelligence, resolve conflicts, and drive performance.

Are focused on creating lasting organisational success through strategic leadership.

Programme structure

This in-depth programme is designed to provide practical insights and long-term development opportunities.

Time commitment
Around 15-20 hours over 6 months

Activities:  

  • Ten live interactive online sessions (1 hour each)

  • 360° feedback review

  • Pre-work and reflective exercises

  • Personalised assignments

What to expect

This isn’t just another leadership course—it’s a tailored programme designed to provide actionable insights and practical strategies that senior leaders can implement immediately.

360° feedback review
Kick off your journey with a personalised assessment, gathering insights from managers, peers, and direct reports to identify areas for growth.

10 live sessions
Participate in one-hour interactive online sessions over six months, designed to tackle real-world leadership challenges and deliver actionable solutions.

Ongoing development
Between sessions, engage in pre-work, reflective exercises, and personalised assignments to deepen your understanding and sharpen your skills.

Expert facilitation
Led by Vanessa Jenner, an experienced leadership consultant who has empowered countless senior managers to achieve measurable results.

By the end of the programme, you’ll have the tools and confidence to lead more effectively and make a lasting impact on your team and organisation.

Got a question or need more information?

Meet your instructor

Vanessa Jenner

HR Consultant

Vanessa Jenner, a leadership consultant with ConsultingHQ, specialises in helping senior managers achieve practical, measurable improvements in team performance and organisational outcomes.

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Investment

$5,000 + GST per participant.

Spaces are limited to keep sessions interactive and personal.

This programme is registered with the Management Capability Development Fund.

Small businesses may qualify for funding to help pay for services such as training workshops, courses, and coaching that build the management capabilities of their owners and key managers.

Management Capability Development funding is only available through the Regional Business Partner Network (RBP) Growth Advisors and can be used with service providers registered with the RBP Network. Funding may be provided to a business where the Growth Advisors have identified a need for management training as part of an action plan to support the business owner to grow and innovate their business. Business owners are then able to select a service from a registered service provider.

For more information on the Management Capability Development Fund or to find your local Growth Advisor, visit www.business.govt.nz/regional-business-partner-network.

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