ESCO Personal and Professional Discovery

SUCCESSprosperitas

NZIM Southern Signature Series

NEW ZEALAND

INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

SOUTHERN INC

One of the best features of ESCO is the mix of people who attend. You will observe and learn

from colleagues with diverse experiences and styles, but with something in common; you all

want to become great leaders.

The experiential learning environment created on this programme allows participants to

experiment with their leadership approach, observe other participants leadership styles and

refl ect and act on best practice.

Designed forExperienced and new managers from all sectors, suitable for managers and team leaders who desire to become more successful leaders.

Key Benefi ts• Understand the diff erence between leadership and management

• Maximise your leadership potential

• Enhance your ability to relate to and infl uence others

• Discover your leadership strengths and opportunities

• Improve strategic thinking, problem solving and decision making skills

• Understand the impact that your leadership style has on others

• Strengthen your capacity for critical and creative thinking.

Jack Mezirow, Emeritus professor of Adult Education at Colombia University describes transformational learning as, deep learning that goes beyond just content knowledge acquisition.

It is a process of active engagement, refl ection and critical thinking which allows participants to reframe and transform practice. Eff ective leaders are change agents who inspire transformation and lead by example. This programme provides an environment to develop transformational leaders.

Experience Signifi cant Challenges

and Opportunities (ESCO)

Testimonial “The ESCO experience was intensely interactive and ‘living in’ was critical to the experience.

I could not have imagined just how much I could learn about myself in a week. In addition I gained new tools and techniques to adopt at work and at home.

The facilitator’s style ensured that I learnt through every activity on the course.”

Anna O’Keefe, IRD

Programme overview ESCO is a seven day residential programme, where you will invest time saturating yourself in the experience of leadership. You will participate in seminars and undertake a range of exercises to create a journey of self–discovery.

ESCO is a practical, ‘hands-on’, fulfi lling experience where being diff erent is valued and diversity is embraced.

Using problem-solving techniques you will work in a syndicate to solve case studies, write reports for assessment and present your findings to the wider group. Each syndicate will research a topical business subject to share and critique.

The ‘Syndicate Challenge’ is a unique opportunity to test the skills you have learned in a positive team environment.

Participants provide ongoing evaluation throughout the course and the programme is updated regularly in response to your feedback.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will • Learn about human relationships

and group dynamics in relation to team building and leadership

• Gain valuable feedback about their own strengths and weaknesses

• Learn the importance of goal-setting and carry out a personal goal-setting exercise

• Master a decision-making and problem-solving technique

• Compile management reports within a tight time frame and present these to the other participants

• Undertake a research project relevant to today’s business requirements

• Acquire increased skills and confi dence in public speaking and business presentations

• Have an opportunity to lead a syndicate and gain feedback on this and other group roles.

Learning methods • Interactive and experiential learning

• Opportunities to refl ect

• Syndicate work

• Case studies

• Mentoring and individual feedback

• Cameo sessions.

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ESCO strips you back as a person, where the

only barrier is yourself ...You walk away with a

refreshed perspective and understanding of yourself.

Adam Nichol, Fulton Hogan

ChristchurchUnit 4, 303 Blenheim RoadChristchurchP.O. Box 13044Christchurch 8141

Ph: 03 379 2302Fax: 03 357 8003

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PARTNERSHIP

Our focus is to partner with individual leaders, managers and whole organisations to build capacity by developing people.

Stay in touch with the learning hub. Enrol as a member and receive a wide range of benefi ts including events, networking and professional grading opportunities.

MEMBERSHIP

NEW ZEALAND

INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

SOUTHERN INC

SUCCESSprosperitas

NZIM Southern Signature Series

What sets NZIM apart?NZIM has a proud history dating from 1946. NZIM Southern is a registered Private Training Establishment and a not-for-profi t organisation with a strong culture of membership.

This benefi ts you, as a learner, because not only are you certain of independent advice for all your professional development needs, but as a member you are connected to other thought-leaders in your industry and can receive regular updates on emerging trends in your area of business including white papers and reviews. You can also choose to participate in networking events designed to enhance collaboration and generate productive outcomes for your business and our community.

All programmes are designed to:

• Enhance leadership and management capability, enable employee engagement and improve outcomes for the individual and the workplace

• Incorporate active and experiential learning which ensures you learn-by-doing and know that your input is welcome

• Focus on learning outcomes and changes in behaviour that will benefi t you in your workplace and in your career

• Align your professional development needs strategically to future-proof the needs of the individual and the organisation

• Limit numbers for optimum learning

• Incorporate the latest evidence-based eff ective practice in leadership and management; course materials are dynamic and continually updated

• NZIM Southern off ers services that are registered for the NZTE Capability Development Voucher Scheme.

APPLIED RESEARCH

All programmes are informed by international research and local case studies to communicate best practice in leadership and management capability.

APPLIED LEARNING

Just-in-time interactive learning experiences ensures that what is learned today is used immediately.

Select from a wide range of courses or customise a programme to the needs of your organisation. Create the learning pathway linked to the professional development needs of your people and your organisation.

NZIM Southern Four points of diff erence

Four cornerstone programmesNZIM Southern Signature Series is made up of four cornerstone, professional development programmes for aspiring leaders.

Attendees have demonstrated a commitment to working at the highest levels of management and have completed one of the following courses

Advanced Management Programme, Excellence in Management, ESCO and Four Quadrant Leadership.