Module 3
Ma te huru huru, Ka rere te manu With feathers, a bird can fly Daniel Goleman’s 1995 seminal work ‘Emotional Intelligence’ introduced the concept of EQ (emotional quotient) as opposed to IQ (intelligence quotient) to analyse employee performance. EQ is a measure of the ability to recognise, understand and manage our own emotions and […]
Module 2
“He aha te kai a te rangatira? He kōrero, he kōrero, he kōrero.” What is the food of the leader? It is knowledge. It is communication. Leadership is a choice, not a position. Even without a formal title, influence is key. Teachers involved in leadership have a positive impact on student outcomes. (Adapted from […]
Module 1
“Ko ngā pae tawhiti whāia kia tata, ko ngā pae tata, whakamaua kia tina.” The potential for tomorrow depends on what we do today. One requisite of all successful leaders is self-awareness and a high emotional intelligence (EQ). To commence the Emerging National Leadership Programme, reflect on your practice before completing the Leadership Capabilities […]
Course Texts
There is one required text for the National Emerging Leadership programme, and two optional texts. These books are available in major book stores, online, as e-books and (some) as audiobooks. There is no particular time frame to read these in. Please add your reflections to the comments section below if you would like to discuss […]
Modules
WEEKS 1-5 LEADING SELF 24th February Course begins 24th February Welcome and introductions online 24th February Modules 1-3 posted 28th March 9am Modules 1-3 due Group online korero WEEKS 6-10 LEADING OTHERS 24th February Modules 4-6 posted 16th May 9am Modules 4-6 due Group online korero WEEKS 11-15 LEADING CHANGE 24th February Modules […]
Emerging 2025
A warm welcome to the Emerging National Leadership Programme! It is great to have you on board with us this year. Itiiti rearea, teitei kahikatea ka taea Although the rearea is small it can ascend the lofty heights of the Kahikatea tree The rearea, a small native bird, was closely observed by our ancestors as […]
Welcome and Introductions

We would love to get to know you. Please post a short introduction and take the time to read other people’s introductions too. Networking and connection is a really important aspect of all our leadership programmes and one way to start this off is to comment on other people’s posts. Kei ōu ringaringa te […]