Program Overview

Transitioning to C-Suite Programme

The Transitioning to C-Suite Programme is designed for high-performing senior leaders and new C-Suite executives preparing to take on enterprise-level responsibilities. Whether youre about to step into the C-Suite or have recently arrived, this programme helps you shift from functional excellence to executive level leadership.

Why Join?

In todays complex environment, C-suite leaders need more than experience, they need the ability to lead across functions, influence culture and deliver strategic impact. This programme will help you:

• Think like an enterprise leader: Move from a functional to a cross-organisational perspective.
• Make strategic decisions with confidence: Understand the interplay between risk, opportunity, and innovation.
• Lead through complexity: Navigate ambiguity, build personal and organisational resilience, and effectively lead change.
• Strengthen your executive presence: Communicate with clarity, influence with integrity, and engage key stakeholders successfully.
• Expand your enterprise leadership capital: Build relationships with a diverse group of senior peers from a range of industries and sectors.

Who is it for?

• Senior managers, directors, general managers and heads of departments looking to accelerate their transition into more strategic roles.
• Newly appointed executives seeking to sharpen their C-suite leadership.
• Organisations investing in their next generation of enterprise leaders.

Outcomes for Participants and Sponsoring Organisations

Participants will:

• Adopt the mindset and practices of adaptive executive leadership to enhance personal impact and effectiveness.
• Lead cultural transformation and complex change using proven tools and frameworks.
• Communicate with influence by delivering compelling messages and demonstrating executive presence.
• Drive innovation and strategy in dynamic environments through adaptive thinking and decision-making.
• Build a diverse network of senior leaders from a range of industries, sectors and regions.
• Develop and refine your coaching skills with the support of proven frameworks and expert guidance to effectively support others reflection, growth and performance.

Organisations will benefit from:

• Future-ready leaders who can think beyond their functions and act strategically
• Increased enterprise leadership capabilities
• More engaged, adaptive and aligned leaders

Modules

A transformative three-month strategic leadership journey featuring three immersive two-day modules, supported by online resources and executive peer coaching sessions.

• Module One: Adaptive Leadership at the Executive Level Build your executive mindset, elevate your leadership presence and strengthen your resilience. Understand what it means to lead at the enterprise level and develop your personal and organisational roadmap for growth.
  • In-person workshops: Two days, University of Auckland, City Campus
• Module Two: Change, Culture & Communication at the Executive Level Influence organisational culture and lead sustainable change. Learn how to communicate with impact to influence, align, and engage others.
  • In-person workshops: Two days, University of Auckland, City Campus
• Module Three: Strategy & Innovation at the Executive Level Discover how to lead strategic transformation, foster innovation within constraints, and apply adaptive strategy in fast-changing environments.
  • In-person workshops: Two days, University of Auckland, City Campus

Programme Facilitators

Our expert facilitators for this programme include:

• Dr Peter Blyde
• Dr Guy Bate
• Dr Rhiannon Lloyd
• Rob Neale
• Steven McCrone
• Mandy Davies

Expert Contributors & Speakers

Our expert contributors and speakers for this programme include:

• Professor Sir Ashley Bloomfield
• Professor Jason Mika

Programme Fee

$15,000 excluding GST per participant. This includes tuition, essential programme materials, and catering during the programme hours.