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The ADC is an immersive three-and-a-half-day course designed to future proof directors with the skills and insights to stay ahead and lead with purpose at the board table.
Over three-and-a-half days, you’ll delve into cutting edge governance thought leadership with a focus on real-world issues and challenges that reflect the complexities of modern directorship.
Expert facilitators and engaging guest directors will guide you through topics central to every director’s role including leadership, succession, future governance, diversity, and climate transition - all while strengthening your network with others at the same stage of their governance journey. Our Advanced Directors' Course (ADC) curriculum uses a 360-degree approach and each day focusses on a different facet of being a director - you, your board and practical governance.
This is a fully immersive course, which allows for greater connection with your cohort and the opportunity to learn from each other’s experience. For more information on what you would learn each day view our example programme here.
To hear first-hand from ADC alumni listen to our Board Matters podcast series. In this series leading directors in New Zealand share their unique perspectives on governance and learnings from the course.
Our facilitators have been carefully selected for their governance experience, diverse subject matter expertise, and their ability to enliven content by sharing their own experiences.
The course is delivered over three-and-a-half days in a workshop style setting, which encourages participant engagement to drive robust discussions, the sharing of different perspectives and learning outcomes.
You will receive comprehensive pre and post course materials and supplementary reading to support your learning. These materials will be delivered to you through our online learning portal.
The ADC was created for experienced directors as a progression after completing the Company Directors’ Course and gaining board experience. We ask that our participants meet the below criteria to ensure that we can create a strong and vibrant learning environment for our cohorts.
To get the most benefit from the course participants need to:
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If you are a highly experienced director, you may be eligible for direct registration on the Advanced Directors’ Course.
If you have any questions about the criteria, please contact us on 0800 846 369 or juanita.hudson@iod.org.nz
When:
15 - 18 June 2025 - Christchurch
(Pricing as above in blue box)
The ADC is available with residential and non-residential accommodation options. We offer flexible payment and accommodation options. For more information on these options please contact us on 0800 846 369 or juanita.hudson@iod.org.nz.
Our residential option includes three and half days of interactive learning sessions and workshops with our subject matter experts; breakfasts, lunches, morning, and afternoon teas; dinner on the first and third night, and accommodation for three nights.
Find out before you book if you are eligible for a part-payment contribution towards your course registration fee through the Regional Business Partner Network.
Modules purchased individually are not eligible for the Regional Business Partner Network programme.
Go to the Regional Business Partner Network website for more information.
