About

This Summit offers you the unique opportunity to gain valuable insights, network with educational leadership experts, and learn the BIG FIVE keys to leading across campuses, contexts and cultures:

What You Can Expect at the Summit:

• Expert-Led Sessions: Benefit from the wisdom of seasoned educators and leadership experts who will provide deep insights into navigating change and fostering a thriving educational culture.
• Interactive Workshops: Engage in reflective exercises, group discussions, and hands-on activities that will deepen your understanding and application of core leadership principles.
• Practical Tools and Strategies: Take home a comprehensive toolkit equipped with strength-finding resources, AI tools, and transformative wellbeing strategies ready for immediate implementation.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with other Across-School and Within-School Leads to share experiences, build supportive networks, and collaborate on future initiatives.

Programme

NORTH ISLAND: AUCKLAND

Day One: 31st July 5pm – 7pm

Auckland: Novotel Ellerslie

Korero, Connection and Keynote

Spend the evening beginning your journey with Growth Culture and Kāhui Ako leads as you connect and listen to insights from our keynote while enjoying drinks and nibbles.

Day Two: 1st August 9:30am – 2:45pm

Auckland: Novotel Ellerslie

The BIG FIVE Keys to Leading

Gain valuable insights, network with educational leadership experts, and learn the BIG FIVE keys to leading across campuses, contexts and cultures.

SOUTH ISLAND: Christchurch

Day One: 24th July 5pm – 7pm

Christchurch: Sudima Airport

Korero, Connection and Keynote

Spend the evening beginning your journey with Growth Culture and Kāhui Ako leads as you connect and listen to insights from our keynote while enjoying drinks and nibbles.

Day Two: 25th July 9:30am – 2:45pm

Christchurch: Sudima Airport

The BIG FIVE Keys to Leading

Gain valuable insights, network with educational leadership experts, and learn the BIG FIVE keys to leading across campuses, contexts and cultures.

Facilitators

Marshall Diggs

Marshall has a background as a principal, community leader and keynote speaker, Marshall’s role as Director at the Growth Culture Leadership Academy perfectly combines his incredible ability to inspire educators, with his strengths in leadership, coaching and mentoring.

Barbara Ala'alatoa

Barbara Ala'alatoa embodies the Samoan proverb "O le ala i le pule o le tautua" (The pathway to leadership is through service). A strong advocate for education's transformative power, she has excelled as a principal [Sylvia Park Primary School], chaired the Education Council and Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu, and in 2022 was recognized with the Officer of the NZ Order of Merit. During her time as Chair, the Education Council developed key professional standards and leadership strategies for teachers.

Murray Burton

Murray Burton MNZM is the former principal of Elim College, where he led the school through its "darkest hour." He now serves as an educational kaiārahi for Growth Culture, mentoring senior leaders across Aotearoa, Rarotonga, and the wider Pacific. As CEO of the Elim Education Office, Murray is widely respected for his leadership, integrity, and compassion, cultivated during his 22 years as principal, where he grew the school into a shining light, as a thriving multi-campus institution.

Course Cost

$475 + GST

Workshop Disclaimer

Our workshops require a minimum number of delegates to proceed in its intended physical format. Should this minimum not be met, the event may be transitioned to an alternative format to ensure all registered participants can access the content, as well as maintain the workshop’s quality and interactive nature. The decision to switch to an alternative format will be communicated promptly to all registrants. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility. For inquiries, please contact info@gcla.co.nz.