Top lineup of speakers for leadership week in Hastings
Five high profile people from the business and sporting sector will headline the Sir Peter Blake Trust Leadership Week events in Hastings.
Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule says, “Heather Skipworth, Paul Brock, Dr Sarah Leberman, Sue Whiteley and Paora Winitana have all had incredible success in their chosen fields and will highlight the value that strong leadership provides for New Zealand.”
Mr Yule says “The theme of Leadership Week is ‘Dare to Dream’. It was Sir Peter Blake who showed New Zealand that there are leaders and there are dreamers. He said ‘leaders make things happen; dreamers have a vision’. Our guest speakers are all leaders in their chosen fields, and their vision will provide inspiration to all who attend the sessions.”
Leadership Week begins on Friday June 22nd and culminates with RED SOCKS DAY on Friday June 29th, when everyone is being encouraged to wear red socks in support of the Sir Peter Blake Trust.
The Lineup
‘Preparing for Leadership’ June 22nd
Dr Sarah Leberman is Professor of Leadership and Associate Head of School of Management (Manawatu and Wellington) at Massey University. She is involved in research on women and leadership in sport and academia. Her most recent research publications focus on mothers in sport leadership roles, and as elite athletes. Dr Leberman has been a steering group member of New Zealand Women in Leadership since its inception in 2006. She is a member of the New Zealand Olympic Committee, Women in Sport Group and the Manager of the Women’s Junior Black Sticks and stand in manager for the Black Sticks teams. She has been a board member of Volleyball New Zealand, Western Netball, and Hockey Manawatu.
‘Women in Business Breakfast’ June 26th
Heather Skipworth is from Pakipaki, who had a vision and made it happen. In 2009 she created the IronMaori half ironman multisport event which attracted 228 competitors. The event has now become enormously popular with 1500 competitors taking part in 2011 and a sellout reported for 2012. Heather was the recipient of a Sir Peter Blake Trust Leadership award in the emerging leader category in 2011.
‘Young Leaders Debate’ June 26th
The best school debating team in Hawke’s Bay will go head to head with their counterparts from Manawatu. That will be followed by a light hearted debate between community leaders from Hawke’s Bay and Manawatu
‘Leaders of the Future forum’ June 27th
Paora Winitana is a professional basketballer and a Bishop in the Mormon Church. Highlights of his glittering basketball career include being part of the Tall Blacks side which finished 4th at the FIBA World Championships in 2002 and he won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games in 2006. He was captain of the local Hawks basketball team when they won their first New Zealand NBL championship in 2006.
‘Mayoral Leadership Summit’ June 28th
Paul Brock is the Chief Executive of Kiwibank. Paul has an extensive background in New Zealand’s banking industry, including senior managerial positions with Westpac and Trustbank. He was part of the team that created Kiwibank in 2002. Since then Paul has held a number of key positions within the bank, including General Manager Marketing and most recently General Manager Savings and Transactions.
‘How to Develop Leaders within your Organisation’ June 29th
This lunchtime workshop will be headed by Sue Whiteley, a director of Grow Human Resources in Hastings. Sue has 20 years experience in all aspects of HR and has extensive knowledge of how to build a culture of high performance within large and small organisations. Sue will give a motivational talk on how to improve your business through positive leadership.
Lawrence Yule says “The high calibre of speakers for the 2012 Leadership Week events reflects the importance that is being placed on developing our next group of business and community leaders. The future of our country will be determined by the quality of our leadership, and Leadership Week is an important step in enhancing this in our region”.
Leadership Week events have proved extremely popular in past years and those wishing to attend are urged to purchase tickets or register now, as numbers are strictly limited.
Leadership week events
Friday June 22nd, ‘Preparing for Leadership’ 6pm Hastings District Council Chambers Guest speaker Professor Sarah Leberman FREE Register at www.visithastings.co.nz or phone 8715000
Tuesday June 26th, ‘Women in Business Breakfast’ 7.15am Assembly Room, Hawke’s Bay Opera House. Guest speaker: Heather Skipworth. Ticket price $25. Book through www.ticketek.co.nz
Tuesday June 26th, ‘Young Leaders Debate’ 6.30pm Hastings District Council Chambers Best debating school in Hawke’s Bay meets their counterparts from Manawatu FREE Register at www.visithastings.co.nz or phone 8715000
Wednesday 27th, ‘Leaders of the Future Forum’ 6pm, Hastings Boys High auditorium Guest Speaker: Paora Winitana Invite only or to receive more info call 8715000
Thursday June 28th, ‘Mayoral Leadership Summit’ 6pm Assembly Room, Hawke’s Bay Opera House. Guest speaker: Paul Brock FREE Register at www.visithastings.co.nz or phone 8715000
Friday June 29th, ‘How to Develop Leaders within your Organisation’ 12 noon Havelock North Community Centre Trainer: Sue Whiteley from Grow Human Resources FREE Register on www.visithastings.co.nz or phone 8715000
Leadership Week in Hawke’s Bay is proudly supported by The Radio Network, Hastings District Council and Human Resources Institute of New Zealand, Hawke’s Bay branch.