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Unlock your leadership potential: Introduction to system leadership workshop
Are you ready to see the bigger picture and transform how you lead?
Join us for the Introduction to System Leadership Workshop—an insightful and practical session that will equip leaders at all levels with the tools and understanding needed to lead in today's interconnected world.
Date: Thursday, 7 November 2024
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm.
Venue: North Shore (TBC)
Presenter: Sandy Thompson (LEAD)
Cost: $50 only if you register by October 31; after that regular price of $80 applies.
SYNOPSIS
In the ever-evolving world of not-for-profit organisations, the ability to think and lead systemically is key. Whether you're leading a small team or managing a complex community project, this session will provide you with the tools and perspectives needed to lead effectively in today’s complex, interdependent world.
Join us for the Introduction to System Leadership Workshop—an insightful and practical session that will equip leaders at all levels with the tools and understanding needed to lead in today's interconnected world.
Key takeaways
By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:
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Understand ‘Systems’ in the Not-for-Profit Context: Learn why a systems-thinking approach is crucial to the challenges faced by community organisations.
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Explore Systems in Action Across Aotearoa: Discover how systems thinking is applied in real-life scenarios within New Zealand communities.
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Shift Your Perspective on Problem-Solving: Gain insight into why thinking in systems helps address complex problems more effectively.
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Map Your Organisation's Systems: Create a diagram that represents the systems at play in your work environment.
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Practical Tools for Leaders: Access a range of tools for seeing the larger system, fostering meaningful reflection and conversations, and shifting from reactive to proactive leadership.
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System Leadership Capabilities: Learn the core capabilities of a system leader and how you can grow this role in your own leadership journey.
What is system leadership?
System leadership is about looking beyond the immediate to understand how various parts of our communities interconnect. It’s about creating sustainable solutions that consider the entire ecosystem in which your organisation operates. This workshop will introduce you to the core concepts and tools you need to become a system leader.
Who should attend?
This workshop is ideal for not-for-profit leaders, board members, community leaders, and anyone looking to develop their leadership in a system-driven world. Whether you are new to leadership or an experienced professional, this workshop will provide you with fresh perspectives and actionable strategies.
Why should you attend?
The current and ever-evolving landscape of community organisations requires leaders who can see the bigger picture, engage diverse stakeholders, and influence lasting change. This workshop is your first step towards becoming that kind of leader—one who fosters collaboration, innovation, and positive impact.
Programme objectives
By the end of this workshop, you will:
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Understand the term 'system' in the not-for-profit context and its importance in community work.
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Explore systems at work in Aotearoa New Zealand, using real-world examples.
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Learn why a systems-based approach is critical to addressing complex challenges.
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Create a system diagram that applies directly to your work environment.
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Apply a variety of tools to:
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See the larger system in action
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Foster reflective and generative conversations
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Shift from reactive problem-solving to proactive future creation
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Identify the core capabilities of system leaders and how to grow into this role over time.
Liift is designed to assist your organisation in building capability, developing and strengthening leadership, and supporting you and your team to be adaptive and resilient in a changing environment. ANCAD brings in qualified consultants to mentor your Managers, CEOs and Governance Board/Committee members in various aspects of capability building from good governance, leadership, fundraising and marketing, to financial management and strategic planning.
Thursday
7 November 2024
9:30am to 12:30pm
North Shore (TBC)
$50
(see conditions above)
CANCELLATION FOR TRAINING COURSES
Please be aware that we require two working days’ notice if you wish to cancel your registration. If you cancel after this time payment is still required. We may (at our discretion) provide a credit note to be used for other training courses within twelve months of the original course.