Programme & Workshop Calendar
Owner Manager Programme
For business owners with $3M+ turnover. The Owner Manager Programme will give you the confidence to put progressive plans in place for you and your business. You’ll refine and develop your skills through sessions with The Icehouse facilitators, external experts and fellow Owner Managers.
Block 1: 10 - 12 Sep 2025, Auckland
Block 2: 15 - 17 Oct 2025, Auckland
Block 3: 26 - 28 Nov 2025, Auckland
Block 4: 21 - 23 Jan 2025, Auckland
Block 5: 25 - 28 February, Auckland
Implementation: TBC
Block 1: 18 - 20 Feb 2026, Auckland
Block 2: 25 - 27 Mar 2026, Auckland
Block 3: 29 Apr - 1 May 2026, Auckland
Block 4: 27 - 29 May 2026, Auckland
Block 5: 1 - 4 Jul 2026, Auckland
Implementation: TBC
Block 1: 20-22 May 2026 (Christchurch)
Block 2: 17-19 June 2026 (South Island)
Block 3: 22-24 July 2026 (Auckland)
Block 4: 19-21 August 2026 (South Island)
Block 5: 16-19 September 2026 (Auckland)
Implementation: TBC
Block 1: 29-31 July 2026 (Christchurch)
Block 2: 26-28 August 2026 (South Island)
Block 3: 23-25 September 2026 (Auckland)
Block 4: 21-23 October 2026 (South Island)
Block 5: 25-28 November 2026 (Auckland)
Implementation: TBC
Block 1: 14-16 October 2026
Block 2: 11-13 November 2026
Block 3: 9-11 December 2026
Block 4: 20-22 January 2027
Block 5: 24-27 February 2027
Implementation: TBC
Business Owner Programme
For business owners with $1M - $3M turnover. Participants will develop the tools, support, and connections to drive progress and create a better business. This programme delivered by Icehouse in partnership with local chambers and economic development agencies.
Business Owners Programme Run in partnership with Business South
Dunedin – 18th March - 13th May 2026
https://businesssouth.outreach.co.nz/forms/register?event=311980
Workshop 1: 24 March 2026, Invercargill
Workshop 2: 21 April 2026, Invercargill
Workshop 3: 19 May 2026, Invercargill
https://southlandchamber.co.nz/events/96696/
Owner Manager Exchange
Exclusively for alumni of the Owner Manager Programme, this is an opportunity to add an additional block, no matter how long ago you graduated. Review how you've gone, make plans for the next steps, and make the most of having a room full of experts and business owners at your disposal for a long weekend of learning and inspiration.
Wednesday 3 September to Friday 5 September.
Accommodation Included.
Smart Governance
Business owners face increasing complexity, competition, and margin pressures, requiring smart governance practices to set vision, goals, and ethical frameworks while providing objective wisdom and support.
Leadership Development Programme
For managers in NZ businesses with $1M+ turnover. Learn to lead your team with confidence, contribute more to strategic direction, and deliver ongoing value to the business.
Block 1: 13 - 15 Oct 2024, Auckland
Block 2: 10 - 12 Nov 2025, Auckland
Block 3: 11 Dec 2025, Auckland
Block 1: 9 - 11 Feb 2026, Auckland
Block 2: 9 - 11 Mar 2026, Auckland
Block 3: 9 Apr 2026, Auckland
Block 1: 13 - 15 Apr 2026, Christchurch
Block 2: 11 - 13 May 2026, Christchurch
Block 3: 18 Jun 2026, Christchurch
Emerging Leaders Programme
For managers in NZ businesses with $1M+ turnover. This programme equips new managers with essential skills such as leadership, strategy, and interpersonal effectiveness, enabling them to get the most out of the people in their team.
Effective Leadership Programme
For Hawke's Bay managers in NZ businesses with $1M+ turnover. A collaborative programme for leaders within small and medium sized businesses to build their influence and have a positive impact on the performance of the business.Our experts will help your valued leaders focus on the big picture, build their strategic outlook and set personal goals to help drive their team forward.
1/2 Day 1: 3 Sep 2025, Napier
1/2 Day 2: 17 Sep 2025, Napier
1/2 Day 3: 1 Oct 2025, Napier
1/2 Day 4: 15 Oct 2025, Napier
1/2 Day 5: 29 Oct 2025, Napier
1/2 Day 6: 12 Nov 2025, Napier
Financial Skills Workshop
Designed for owners, senior managers and any team member who makes decisions affecting the financial performance of the business, by the end of the workshop, you’ll be able to draw critical insights from your financial statements to develop and implement better budgeting and cash flow management systems.
This workshop is run in partnership with Business South. Click here to learn more and book on the Business South Website.
Sales Skills Workshop
A collaborative workshop for business owners, senior leaders and sales professionals, who target business clients (B2B) and know that developing and embedding great sales skills and processes is crucial to the growth and future success of their business.
This workshop is run in partnership with Business South. Click here to learn more & book on the Business South website.
This workshop is run in partnership with Business South. https://businesssouth.outreach.co.nz/forms/register?event=344467 -