Our national testimonials align with international feedback, affirming the personal, professional, and organisational growth achieved through the LEO programme.
- Would you recommend this course to others? – 100% response YES!
- Will the way you lead change due to attending the LEO program – 100% response YES!
To date, LEO participants in New Zealand have come from nursing, midwifery, allied health, scientific and technical professional, administrative, finance, IT, and specialist backgrounds. There is no limit to the positive influence LEO will bring to individuals and your organisation. Whether participants are experienced leaders or new to leadership, the LEO programme will resonate with and empower everyone. Programme evaluation research follows these testimonials.
“I found this course extremely useful, and it added many tools to my kete to enable challenging conversations, problem-solving and change processes. This was the most valuable leaders’ course I have been on thank you was awesome”.
(NZ, Primary Care Practitioner)
Excellent course, I feel it is applicable and inclusive to a wide range of leadership roles beyond designated managers. I feel more prepared and confident supporting my team to develop, commit and learn. I appreciate the inclusion of Tikanga in both course delivery and content. Thank you
Hospital RN
“Great training for all levels of adults in differing leadership roles/capacity. Even refreshing ideas to help re-center a leader that is exhausted and needing inspiration to go forward“.
(Operations Manager, NZ)
“The format was interactive varied and enabled all to participate as they felt comfortable to. Gave me confidence to go back and try to improve through putting principles into practice. The program helped identify areas needing change as well as a means of change.”
(NZ, Lab Scientist)
“I have gained a wealth of knowledge, ideas and strategies that will help me to change the way I am thinking and positively influence my team. I am new in a leadership role, and this has come at a great time to shape who I want to be as a leader”.
(RN)
‘It’s been so beneficial to have time out from the busy clinical environment to look at how I practice and the impact my leadership has on my colleagues. ‘Killer Phrases’ – brilliant and will not be forgotten. I leave the course with my ‘Heart At Peace’, inspired and ready to return to work’
(Occupational Therapist)
“This programme is so relevant to my area of work and gives such practical ways of leading. It has made me reflect on my leadership and I am a work in progress. It has given me further tools and understanding when things are/aren’t going well so that I can reflect on the situation and my role within it.”
(RN)
“A very educational programme, lovely enthusiastic facilitators who had great examples from practice to facilitate learning. A nice mix of presentations, videos, individual, and group exercises. It is good to have evidence-based strategies to help me be a better leader in my everyday practice. 100% would recommend this course to my peers. Thanks for a great three days!”
(CNS, NZ)
‘I wish I was on this program 21 years ago! I have learned a lot through open discussions and especially enjoyed the opportunity to interact and network with others.”
(CNM, NZ)
“Being a beginner to my leadership role, this course has taught me a lot of strategies on how to communicate effectively. Additionally, it made me aware of the possible unhealthy behaviours or communication styles I have been using with my colleagues which I am determined to improve”
(RN, NZ)