First Intake Of Southland Leadership Academy Graduate

The purpose of the Southland Leadership Academy, 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.

Each two-hour session is led by a senior executive from significant Southland – Otago based businesses or other organisations.

Southland Chamber of Commerce CE Sheree Carey said “At the completion of experiential and reflective learning sessions, participants will be better equipped and have a good understanding of what is required to be a significant leader in their own organisation and in the wider business community.

The programme included:

Following graduation, participants will be invited to become a member of the Southland Leadership Academy Alumni, and will benefit from ongoing connections with our presenters, and other participants. The Chamber will also provide additional learning opportunities to our Alumni to assist them in their journey of ongoing professional development.”