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Programmes & Workshops

We run workshops and programmes nationwide, bringing The Icehouse experience directly to Kiwi business owners and leaders.

Whether you’re in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, or beyond, you’ll have access to our expert coaching, practical tools, and powerful network.

Owner Manager Programme

Criteria

NZ business owners
$3M+ turnover

Time

3-days / month
Over 5 months

Format

Group sessions
In-person

Investment

$30,975 + GST
Incl. food & accom

Next Starts

27 Feb 2025

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.

We’ve honed a growth formula that’s propelled hundreds of Kiwi-owned small and medium businesses to new heights.

Ownership Methodology

Review the key fundamentals of running and growing a business

Enhanced Effectiveness

Explore leverage points for productivity and efficiency

Seize the Moment

Identify growth opportunities and ways to handle changes

Manage Growth

Learn how to manage growth transitions, capacity and resources

Reach The Next Level

Understand and implement strategies for 'Significant Growth'

Grow Yourself

Harness the tools for confidence, motivation and enhanced leadership

Business Owner Programme

Criteria

NZ business owners
$1M - $3M turnover

Time

3 Days
Over 3 months

Format

Group sessions
In-person

Investment

$5,970 + GST
Support available

Next Starts

30 Jan 2025, Tauranga

A unique learning environment for owners of Kiwi businesses, where' you'll develop the tools, support, and connections to drive progress and create a better business.

Action Planning
An actionable plan that will focus on your business strategy
Network Of Support

Accountability and support from the other owners you're with

Effective Leadership Skills
New skills, frameworks and tools to become a more effective leader
Steps In The Right Direction

A broader outlook, and a clear sense of direction and goals

Practical Learning Environment

Enables implementation of skills into your business

1-on-1 Coaching Support

Support to implement the learnings from the programme into your business

Short-Form Workshops

Our short format workshops for Kiwi Business Owners, Leaders and Employees. Designed with content and application for specific core functions in a Kiwi business.

Leadership Development Programme

Criteria

Senior managers
$1M+ turnover

Time

7 Days
3 x monthly sessions

Format

Group sessions
In-person

Investment

$12,500 + GST
Incl. food & accom

Next Starts

10 Feb 2025, Auckland
7 Apr 2024, Christchurch

Learn to lead your team with confidence, contribute more to strategic direction, and deliver ongoing value to the business.
Leadership Skills

Build and lead successful teams, embed a performance culture, develop your communication skills, and understand the working styles of others

Business Planning

Think strategically and contribute to the planning and execution of the wider company strategy

Productivity & Efficiency

Embrace lean thinking, fine-tune business performance, and improve operational performance

Business Acumen

Build a strong foundation of business skills including finance, people management, digital thinking, change management, customer intimacy and operational efficiency

Personal Effectiveness

Evaluate your personal performance, learn effective time management, build resilience, explore emotional intelligence and wellbeing, and understand your own leadership and working style

A Project For The Business

Carry out a project on a tangible challenge or opportunity the business is facing, and present it to the owner

Emerging Leaders Programme

Criteria

New managers
$1M+ turnover

Time

6 x 1/2 days
Fortnightly

Format

Group sessions
In-person

Investment

$4,100 + GST
Support available

Next Starts

27 Feb 2025, New Plymouth
4 Mar 2025, Hamilton

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.

With a focus on applied learnings and embracing the benefits of peer connection, The Icehouse's Emerging Leaders Programme provides a strong platform for participants to launch their leadership careers, ultimately adding value to themselves as employees and to the business.

Leadership

Learn what it means to be a leader in a Kiwi business

The Importance of Strategy

How to think strategically and action and implement ideas

Creating Business Value

Identify growth opportunities and ways to handle change

Interpersonal Effectiveness

Improve your leadership, communication and management skills

Getting The Best From Others

Explore delegation techniques and performance management tools

Influencing

Harness the tools for confidence, motivation and enhanced leadership

Exclusive to Hawke's Bay

Effective Leadership Programme

Criteria

Senior managers
$1M+ turnover

Time

6 x 1/2 Days
Fortnightly

Format

Group sessions
In-person

Investment

$3,500 + GST
Support available

Next Starts

12 Feb 2025

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.

Leadership Skills

Build and lead successful teams, embed a performance culture, develop your communication skills, and understand the working styles of others

Business Planning

Think strategically and contribute to the planning and execution of the wider company strategy

Productivity & Efficiency

Embrace lean thinking, fine-tune business performance, and improve operational performance

Business Acumen

Build a strong foundation of business skills including finance, people management, digital thinking, change management, customer intimacy and operational efficiency

Personal Effectiveness

Evaluate your personal performance, learn effective time management, build resilience, explore emotional intelligence and wellbeing, and understand your own leadership and working style

A Project For The Business

Carry out a project on a tangible challenge or opportunity the business is facing, and present it to the owner

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