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Mayfield 6 month Co-op Governance Development Programme: October intake

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Join us in October 2025 for an intensive, six-month governance development programme delivered by some of New Zealand's leading directors and gain the skills, insights and expertise you need for a successful co-operative governance career.

Mayfield 6 month Co-op Governance Development Programme: October intake

Delivered in partnership with Mayfield Group, participants gain access to highly experienced contributors and coaches with significant experience within co-operative and governance environments. The programme is facilitated by Janine Smith, Principal and Chair of The Boardroom Practice, and Associate Professor David Tweed.

 

The programme involves

  • Two residential workshops (at the start and end of the programme) held in Auckland. Residential workshop 1 is 20-22 October 2025.
  • Coaching and 1-on-1 mentoring
  • Remote learning

 

The programme aims to

  • Increase your understanding of the role of a director and chair with a particular focus on the co-operative structure
  • Gain insights as to your style and how this may impact your effectiveness in the boardroom
  • Develop critical thinking and all-round governance skills to be a more effective director
  • Plan your governance pathway and development through one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions

While the programme has co-operative themes throughout, participants can expect to gain key transferrable knowledge around finance, effective board practice, communication, reputation, legal duties of directors, and diversity. During the workshops, you’ll also engage with experienced directors who will share their experiences.

 

Intake dates

There are only two cohort intakes for this executive programme a year, with limited spaces available. We recommend registering your interest early to ensure you can participate.

The October intake will commence 20 – 22 October 2025 with a residential workshop hosted in Auckland.

 

Programme funding

Mayfield Group has been confirmed as a service provider under the Management Capability Development Voucher Fund with the Regional Business Partner Network. This means that eligible member businesses with 50 or fewer staff may be eligible to receive funding of up to 50% towards the cost of the Cooperative Governance Development Programme.

 

Find out more

All members of Cooperative Business NZ and their shareholders or members are eligible to apply. Register your interest or get more information or contact Jo Woolley at Mayfield Group at jo@mayfieldgroup.co.nz

 

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