Emerging Leaders Programme

This is a twelve-month programme designed for motivated planners. Leadership in Planning has a different focus to that of general corporate leadership. Leadership in planning has never been more important in New Zealand and the world. Emerging Leaders in Planning enables individuals to build a foundation for their careers that is relevant to themselves and the profession.

This is a different concept of leadership programme. There will be two face to face meetings initially and at the conclusion of the programme, but all other learning will be virtual through personal coaching, group webinars and self-paced learning modules. This will be more flexible for those with time constraints. It will also enable better learning through regular inputs over a longer period.

This programme is for planners with between 5 and 15 years of experience. We assume that in planning, it is not necessary to be in a formal leadership role to be a leader.



The workshop will:

• Cover personal leadership needs in planning roles for the future.
• Enable participants to gain confidence and build on this in their daily work.
• Encourage delegates to discover their unique, personal identities as leaders.
• Provide a framework for developing character and career until retirement and beyond.
• Form a basis for any more specific future coaching or mentoring.
• Strengthen the Planning profession through more effective leadership and engaged planners.
  
  
  

Learning Outcomes and takeaways:

• Personal awareness of the qualities and skills needed for leadership.
• Three personal profiles and clarity around personal motivation and direction.
• A lifelong framework for developing personal character and abilities.
• An understanding of the daily activities and practices needed for development.
• A full digital set of leadership handouts and personal profiles.
• Connection with a wide network of planners across the country.
  
  

Presented by:

Janis Grummitt and Leigh Auton

Janis and Leigh, ran the Emerging Leaders face to face residential programme for over 11 years until three years ago when they stopped due to Covid.

Leigh has over 50 years’ experience in Planning, Local government and in Governance including roles of CEO, senior consultant, and board memberships in the public and NFP sectors. He is a (Retired) Fellow of the NZPI and a Past President of the Institute. He currently retains some governance roles.

Janis has over 40 years’ experience as a leadership specialist, focused on individual strengths, community success and age-related neurological development. She also held leadership roles herself in corporate and non-profit organisations here and overseas. Today she encourages people to develop wisdom and is the founder of the business Growing Wiser.

In-person dates as follows:

Thursday 01 August 2024: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Auckland - 10am until 3pm

Thursday 31 July 2025: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Auckland - 10am until 3pm