Unlock Your Leadership Potential: Introduction to System Leadership Workshop

Are you ready to see the bigger picture and transform how you lead?

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.

Date: Thursday, November 7

Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm

Venue: North Shore venue room TBC.

Presenter: Sandy Thompson (LEAD)

Cost*: $50 (if register prior to October 31) after that reverts to regular price of $80pp.

* If your group works in the Kaipatiki Local Board area then there is funding available for your group for this workshop. Email Simon simon@ancad.org.nz for discount code.

Key Takeaways
By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:

Understand ‘Systems’ in the Not-for-Profit Context: Learn why a systems-thinking approach is crucial to the challenges faced by community organisations.
Explore Systems in Action Across Aotearoa: Discover how systems thinking is applied in real-life scenarios within New Zealand communities.
Shift Your Perspective on Problem-Solving: Gain insight into why thinking in systems helps address complex problems more effectively.
Map Your Organisation's Systems: Create a diagram that represents the systems at play in your work environment.
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.
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:

Understand the term 'system' in the not-for-profit context and its importance in community work.
Explore systems at work in Aotearoa New Zealand, using real-world examples.
Learn why a systems-based approach is critical to addressing complex challenges.
Create a system diagram that applies directly to your work environment.
Apply a variety of tools to:
- See the larger system in action
- Foster reflective and generative conversations
- Shift from reactive problem-solving to proactive future creation
Identify the core capabilities of system leaders and how to grow into this role over time.

This will be a workshop not to be missed.