Summit program

9:10

Keynote address: The winning edge – building a thriving organisational culture through leadership, trust and integrity

Gilbert Enoka

In the high-stakes world of professional sports, the All Blacks have set the gold standard for excellence, not just through their performance on the field but through the robust culture they cultivate off the field. As the mental skills coach for the All Blacks, Gilbert Enoka brings unparalleled insight into the principles that drive one of the most successful teams in history. This keynote will explore the critical elements of building a strong organisational culture, emphasising the pivotal role of leaders in upholding trust, credibility, integrity, care, and authenticity. Drawing from his extensive experience, Gilbert will provide high-level strategies and insights that can be applied to any organisation aiming to achieve excellence.

• Understand how leaders can build and maintain trust and credibility within their teams
• Learn the importance of integrity in leadership and how it underpins a strong organisational culture
• Discover the power of authenticity in fostering a genuine and cohesive team environment
• Explore how showing genuine care for team members strengthens bonds and enhances performance
• Gain high-level strategies for leaders to implement these principles and drive their organisations toward sustained success

10:00

Everyday actions leaders can take to shift culture

Meredith Wilson

The role of leaders in shaping and sustaining organisational culture is critical. Leaders are the single greatest accelerator or brake when it comes to cultural transformation. Culture is not changed through grand gestures but through everyday actions on the ground. In this insightful keynote, Meredith introduces her GRASS model for shifting culture from the ground up, providing leaders with practical tools to make a tangible impact on their organisation’s culture every day.

• Understand why a strong culture is more crucial now than ever in a rapidly changing business landscape
• Learn how to make small, consistent changes that collectively shift the culture in a meaningful way
• Explore how interactions, decisions, and behaviors in daily work can reinforce or undermine desired cultural attributes.
• Gain confidence to take immediate, effective action to influence and enhance your organisation’s culture

11:15

The Trust Factor: Driving productivity, engagement, and performance through trust

Cecilia Robinson

Trust is the cornerstone of any successful organisation. As an entrepreneur and founder of Au Pair Link, My Food Bag, and Tend, Cecilia Robinson has built her ventures on the foundation of trust. Cecilia will share her insights on how trust drives productivity, enhances business performance, boosts staff engagement, and ultimately leads to greater profitability and competitiveness. This keynote will also explore the critical role of trust in team and individual wellbeing and its impact on transparent communication and collaboration.

• Understand how a high-trust environment enhances productivity by reducing friction and empowering employees to perform at their best
• Learn how trust fosters greater staff engagement and loyalty, leading to improved business performance
• See the direct correlation between trust and profitability, with insights on how a trusting culture can give your business a competitive edge
• Explore the role of trust in enhancing team and individual wellbeing, reducing stress, and creating a positive work environment
• Gain actionable strategies to build and maintain trust within your organisation

12:00

Case Study: Fostering diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness in the workplace

This inspirational session is designed to provide you with the tools and insights you need to foster a workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness. Not only to enhance growth and collaboration, but also to drive social responsibility and sustainable change in your organisation. This session will explore how embracing cultural diversity not only enriches the organisational culture but also drives innovation, collaboration, and overall business success.

• Explore practical ways to integrate cultural awareness into daily operations and team interactions
• Develop leadership strategies that promote inclusivity and ensure diverse perspectives are valued and incorporated
• Discover how a diverse workforce can foster innovation and creativity by bringing different viewpoints and ideas to the table
• Build a collaborative work environment where all employees feel valued, heard, and empowered to contribute
• Understand the long-term benefits of a diverse and inclusive culture for organizational growth and sustainability

13:45

Reimagine performance: Cultivating a collective and collaborative culture

Angus Jenkins

This session explores the idea that cultivating any organisational culture is a shared responsibility, done through every day habits employees value and use. It emphasises the attitudes and mindsets are as critical as the roles we all play in a culture’s evolution and stressed how leaders can create a positive movement for change.

By understanding both individual and collective responsibility, organisations can foster a more collaborative, effective and, ultimately, higher performing culture.

• Learn the building blocks of collective and sustained performance
• Establish the strong psychological foundation for shared effectiveness
• Deploy the concepts of human performance and motivation
• Create the required attitudes and habits to drive ongoing learning and development
• Make mutual accountability a team’s defining characteristic

14:30

Self-mastery and mental fitness: Shaping resilient and progressive leaders

Jess Stuart

In today’s post-pandemic world, leaders face unprecedented challenges like talent shortages, managing hybrid working and employee disengagement. To navigate these complexities, leaders must evolve to develop self-mastery and mental fitness. This evolution goes beyond traditional skills, and focuses on inner growth – self-regulation, advanced thinking, and emotional intelligence. By mastering these areas, leaders not only enhance their own capabilities but also foster a resilient and positive organisational culture.

• Using self-mastery and mental fitness as foundational leadership skills to build a cohesive, adaptive organisation
• Cultivate the ability to adapt to changes and recover from setbacks, promoting a resilient organisational culture
• Enhance focus and concentration to achieve peak performance, as a stepping stone to a high-performance culture
• Lead with empathy and emotional intelligence, fostering an inclusive, supportive work environment
• Develop a calming presence that instils confidence and stability within your team, positively influencing the overall culture

15:45

Championing wellbeing: Building a positive and future-proof culture through mental health and inclusivity

Craig Hudson

Craig Hudson, a renowned advocate for mental health in business and former Xero Managing Director for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, has been recognised for his outstanding work in the field of mental health in business.

Craig will share his journey and insights on how prioritising mental health and inclusivity can drive a progressive organisational culture. His efforts have led to the introduction of wellbeing leave, flexible working practices, and comprehensive mental health support programs, proving that taking care of employees’ mental health is not just beneficial but essential for business success.

Learn how to build a positive, progressive, and future-proof organisational culture by championing mental health, embracing inclusivity, and fostering a supportive environment. Walk away with actionable strategies to enhance the wellbeing of your teams and drive your organisation toward sustained success.

• Understand the importance of prioritising mental health and wellbeing as foundational elements of a positive organisational culture
• Explore the benefits of flexible working practices and inclusive policies in fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment
• Understand the critical role of leadership in championing mental health and fostering a culture of trust and support
• Gain insights from Craig’s personal journey on balancing professional responsibilities with personal wellbeing and family life