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CPD

Strategy Essentials

Develop your strategic substance, at board level, so that you can contribute meaningfully to your organisation's growth.

Duration
1 Day
Price for members
$1,015.00 incl GST
Price for non-members
$1,265.00 incl GST
Discounts
Purchase three or more ‘Essentials’ courses and receive a 10% discount.
Regional Business Partner Network Funding
This course is registered with the Management Capability Development Fund. Find out more by visiting www.business.govt.nz/how-to-grow/regional-business-partner-network
Book now on a 2025 course date to secure your spot at the 2025 pricing of member $980.00, non-member $1,220.00 incl GST.

Course description

Explore business strategy in a New Zealand context and learn how to encourage big-picture thinking to steer your organisation towards success.

Gain the confidence to ask insightful questions and make astute strategic recommendations at the board table.

Digital credential available

Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an IoD Digital Credential badge, issued by Credly by Pearson, to recognise your learning. Find out more about credentials here.

Duration

8.30am to 5.00pm

Content covered

    • What is a business strategy?
    • The role of the board in developing strategy
    • The impacts of strategy and benefits of strategic planning
    • How strategy is formulated, developed, and communicated
    • Evaluating strategy.

Who should attend

New and aspiring directors embarking on a governance career, and senior executives who want to work with their boards more effectively.

Additional information

This course can also be delivered as in-house training and tailored to your board. Contact us to find out more.

Discounts

Essentials courses discount

Register for three or more one-day Essentials courses and receive a 10% discount. Your discount will be automatically applied to your shopping cart at checkout.

Attend with your colleagues and save

Register three or four attendees from the same organisation on a course and receive a 10% discount. Your discount will be automatically applied to your shopping cart at checkout.  No more than four people from one organisation should attend the same course date. If you have any questions about the number limit, or the discount offer please phone +64 4 499 0076 and speak to one of the delivery team. (This discount does not apply to conferences.)

Assistance

Find out if you are eligible for a part-payment contribution towards your course registration fee through the Regional Business Partner Network.

By registering on this course you agree to pay and attend the course. If you subsequently secure funding through the Regional Business Partner Network then the IoD will refund you for this amount.

You may prefer to obtain approval for funding prior to committing to the course.

Go to the Regional Business Partner Network website for more information.

 

"This course was brilliant at focusing on the role of the board in developing strategy from a very purpose-driven perspective".

- Marielle de Geest, Wellington

All dates and locations

  • Fully booked

    Wellington

    date
    15 Oct 2025

    Members — $980.00

    Non-members — $1,220.00

    Please ph 04 499 0076 to be placed on the waitlist
  • Wellington

    date
    12 Feb 2026

    Members — $1,015.00

    Non-members — $1,265.00

  • Auckland

    date
    26 Feb 2026

    Members — $1,015.00

    Non-members — $1,265.00

  • Auckland

    date
    9 Jul 2026

    Members — $1,015.00

    Non-members — $1,265.00

  • Christchurch

    date
    6 Aug 2026

    Members — $1,015.00

    Non-members — $1,265.00

  • Hamilton

    date
    20 Aug 2026

    Members — $1,015.00

    Non-members — $1,265.00

  • Wellington

    date
    14 Oct 2026

    Members — $1,015.00

    Non-members — $1,265.00