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Programme & Workshop Calendar

Owner Manager Programme

For business owners with $3M+ turnover. The Owner Manager Programme will give you the confidence to put progressive plans in place for you and your business. You’ll refine and develop your skills through sessions with The Icehouse facilitators, external experts and fellow Owner Managers.

OMP68: Auckland, Starts Feb

Block 1: 27 Feb - 1 Mar 2025, Auckland

Block 2: 27 - 29 Mar 2025, Auckland

Block 3: 1 - 3 May 2025, Auckland

Block 4: 5 - 7 Jun 2025, Auckland

Block 5: 17 - 20 Jul 2025, Auckland

 

Implementation: TBC

OMP69: Auckland, Starts May

Block 1: 8 - 10 May 2025, Auckland

Block 2: 12 - 14 Jun 2025, Auckland

Block 3: 24 - 26 Jul 2025, Auckland

Block 4: 21 - 23 Aug 2025, Auckland

Block 5: 18 - 21 Sep 2025, Auckland

 

Implementation: TBC

OMP70: Travelling, Starts Jul

Block 1: 30 Jul - 1 Aug 2025, Auckland

 

Block 2: 27 - 29 Aug 2025, Christchurch

 

Block 3: 8 - 10 Oct 2025, Auckland

 

Block 4: 5 - 7 Nov 2025, Queenstown

 

Block 5: 3 - 6 Dec 2025, Auckland

 

Implementation: TBC

OMP71: Auckland, Starts Sep

Block 1: 10 - 12 Sep 2025, Auckland

Block 2: 15 - 17 Oct 2025, Auckland

Block 3: 26 - 28 Nov 2025, Auckland

Block 4: 21 - 23 Jan 2025, Auckland

Block 5: 25 - 28 February, Auckland

 

Implementation: TBC

Business Owner Programme

For business owners with $1M - $3M turnover. Participants will develop the tools, support, and connections to drive progress and create a better business.

Tauranga, Starts 30 Jan

Day 1: Thursday 30 Jan 2025

Day 2: Thursday 27 Feb 2025

Day 3: Thursday 27 Mar 2025

Christchurch, Starts 25 Mar

Day 1: Tuesday 25 Mar 2025

Day 2: Tuesday 29 Apr 2025

Day 3: Tuesday 3 Jun 2025

Auckland, Starts 14 Apr

Day 1: Monday 14 Apr, 2025

Day 2: Monday 12 May, 2025

Day 3: Monday 9 Jun, 2025

Auckland, Starts 21 Aug

Day 1: Thursday 21 August, 2025

Day 2: Thursday 18 September, 2025

Day 3: Thursday 16 October, 2025

The Business Owner Programmes listed below are delivered by Icehouse in partnership with local chambers and economic development agencies:
New Plymouth, Starts 11 Feb

In Partnership with Venture Taranaki

 

Day 1: Tuesday 11 February, 2025

Day 2: Tuesday 11 March, 2025

Day 3: Tuesday 8 April, 2025

 

Click here to email Venture Taranaki about this programme.

Taupō, Starts 5 Mar

In Partnership with Amplify (Enterprise Great Lake Taupō)

 

Day 1: Wednesday 5 March, 2025

Day 2: Wednesday 2 April, 2025

Day 3: Wednesday 30 April, 2025

 

Click here to learn more & book this programme on the Amplify (Enterprise Great Lake Taupō) website.
Hamilton, Starts 3 Apr

In Partnership with the Waikato Chamber of Commerce

 

Day 1: Thursday 3 April, 2025

Day 2: Thursday 8 May, 2025

Day 3: Thursday 5 June, 2025

 

Click here to learn more & book this programme on the Waikato Chamber of Commerce website.
Invercargill, Starts 10 Apr

In partnership with the Southland Business Chamber

 

Day 1: Thursday 10 April, 2025

Day 2: Tuesday 20 May, 2025

Day 3: Tuesday 17 June, 2025

 

Click here to learn more & book this programme on the Southland Business Chamber website.

Owner Manager Exchange

Exclusively for alumni of the Owner Manager Programme, this is an opportunity to add an additional block, no matter how long ago you graduated. Review how you've gone, make plans for the next steps, and make the most of having a room full of experts and business owners at your disposal for a long weekend of learning and inspiration.

No Dates Available

Email us if you'd like to know about future sales skills workshops!

Leadership Development Programme

For managers in NZ businesses with $1M+ turnover. Learn to lead your team with confidence, contribute more to strategic direction, and deliver ongoing value to the business.

LDP61: Auckland, Starts Feb

Block 1: 10 - 12 Feb, 2025, Auckland

Block 2: 10 - 12 Mar 2025, Auckland

Block 3: 10 April 2025, Auckland

LDP62: Christchurch, Starts Apr

Block 1: 7 - 9 Apr 2025, Christchurch

Block 2: 5 - 7 May 2025, Christchurch

Block 3: 6 Jun 2025, Christchurch

LDP63: Auckland, Starts May

Block 1: 12 - 14 May 2025, Auckland

Block 2: 9 - 11 Jun 2025, Auckland

Block 3: 17 Jul 2025, Auckland

LDP64: Auckland, Starts Aug

Block 1: 27 - 29 Aug 2025, Auckland

Block 2: 24 - 26 Sep 2025, Auckland

Block 3: 23 Oct 2025, Auckland

LDP65: Auckland, Starts Oct

Block 1: 13 - 15 Oct 2024, Auckland

Block 2: 10 - 12 Nov 2025, Auckland

Block 3: 11 Dec 2025, Auckland

Emerging Leaders Programme

For managers in NZ businesses with $1M+ turnover. This programme equips new managers with essential skills such as leadership, strategy, and interpersonal effectiveness, enabling them to get the most out of the people in their team.

Hamilton, Starts 4 Mar

1/2 Day 1: 4 March 2024

1/2 Day 2: 18 March 2025

1/2 Day 3: 1 April 2025

1/2 Day 4: 15 April 2025

1/2 Day 5: 29 April 2025

1/2 Day 6: 13 May 2025

New Plymouth, Starts 13 Mar

1/2 Day 1: 13 March 2025

1/2 Day 2: 27 March 2025

1/2 Day 3: 10 April 2025

1/2 Day 4: 24 April 2025

1/2 Day 5: 8 May 2025

1/2 Day 6: 22 May 2025

Tauranga, Starts 5 Aug

1/2 Day 1:  5 August 2025

1/2 Day 2: 19 August 2025

1/2 Day 3: 2 September 2025

1/2 Day 4: 16 September 2025

1/2 Day 5: 30 September 2025

Auckland, Starts 21 May

1/2 Day 1: 21 May, 2025

1/2 Day 2: 4 June, 2025

1/2 Day 3: 18 June, 2025

1/2 Day 4: 2 July, 2025

1/2 Day 5: 16 July, 2025

1/2 Day 6: 30 July, 2025

Effective Leadership Programme

For Hawke's Bay managers in NZ businesses with $1M+ turnover. A collaborative programme for leaders within small and medium sized businesses to build their influence and have a positive impact on the performance of the business.Our experts will help your valued leaders focus on the big picture, build their strategic outlook and set personal goals to help drive their team forward.

ELP27: Napier, Starts Feb

1/2 Day 1: 12 Feb 2025, Napier

1/2 Day 2: 26 Feb 2025, Napier

1/2 Day 3: 12 Mar 2025, Napier

1/2 Day 4: 26 Mar 2025, Napier

1/2 Day 5: 9 Apr 2025, Napier

1/2 Day 6: 23 Apr 2025, Napier

Financial Skills Workshop

Designed for owners, senior managers and any team member who makes decisions affecting the financial performance of the business, by the end of the workshop, you’ll be able to draw critical insights from your financial statements to develop and implement better budgeting and cash flow management systems.

Auckland, 7-8 Apr
Christchurch, 8-9 May
Auckland, 24-25 Jul
Hamilton, 7-8 Aug
Christchurch, 13-14 Nov

Sales Skills Workshop

A collaborative workshop for business owners, senior leaders and sales professionals, who target business clients (B2B) and know that developing and embedding great sales skills and processes is crucial to the growth and future success of their business.

Auckland, 18-19 Mar
Auckland, 10-11 Jun
Christchurch, 29-30 Jul
Auckland, 23-24 Sep