Programme overview
He Tukutuku Koiora is a two-and-a-half-year programme that is split into the following four modules:
A Māori approach to governance
This first module will focus on unpacking and understanding the practice of values-based governance and leadership, engaging in the evolving perspectives on Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and supporting participants in their Te Reo and mātauranga Māori journey.
You as a governor and leader
This module helps to find your voice as a governor and to build the confidence required to contribute effectively to a board. We will explore you unique strengths and use these to influence and persuade decisions in the board room.
Board whakapapa & hekenga
This module includes an 18-month Associate Directorship placement within a board in Aotearoa. Drawing on preceding modules, this module is where you can put into practice your strengthened leadership skills and expertise in a real-life governance environment.
The role of a board in governance
This module will help you understand the details and mechanics of how a board works is critically important. In this module, we focus on governance 101 and explore board structure, strategy, risk, and responsibilities.
This first module will focus on unpacking and understanding the practice of values-based governance and leadership, engaging in the evolving perspectives on Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and supporting participants in their Te Reo and mātauranga Māori journey.
Sub-modules within Module 1
1.1 Values-based governance
1.2 Cultural intelligence and capability
1.3 The role of Te Tiriti in governance
1.4 The realities of governance
This module helps to find your voice as a governor and to build the confidence required to contribute effectively to a board.
2.1 Identifying your unique strengths and qualities
2.2 Communication as influence
2.3 Politics and persuasion
2.4 Health and Wellbeing
Understanding the details and mechanics of how a board works is critically important. In this module, we focus on governance 101 and explore board structure, strategy, risk, and responsibilities.
3.1 Governance Foundations
3.2 Financial literacy
3.3 Strategy and the Board
3.4 Understanding and managing risk
This module includes an 18-month Associate Directorship placement within a board in Aotearoa. Drawing on preceding modules, this module is where you can put into practice your strengthened leadership skills and expertise in a real-life governance environment.