Testimonials
ISL | MBA
Peter Alsop
“The ISL|MBA was an uplifting and fantastic experience, which will definitely enhance my personal and professional effectiveness. The combination of classroom learning; working tightly with a syndicate of great people; practical case studies in front of a Board; and individual reflection was a very powerful development 'formula' - and one that I am only too happy to recommend to others.
Having done ISL's LP and SLP, I should also add that the MBA was a very different learning experience and, in many ways, a great complement to the numerous personal awakenings and developments achieved on those other programmes. What was the same, however, was ISL's professionalism and authentic interest in developing my leadership potential.”
Peter Alsop
General Manager
Organisation Performance
Commerce Commission
Anna Campbell
“My learning goal was to synthesise the knowledge I have built on-the-job, and to develop the right language and questions to be able to operate more holistically in the business. The ISL|MBA is an intense learning experience that combines theory, case study and pragmatic tool sets to ensure you leave with the skill to lead successfully.
A great mix of attendees brought different perspectives and excellent learning discussions. I appreciated the opportunity to get some of the best things out of an MBA without the time or financial commitments that a full programme requires.”
Anna Campbell
General Manager Human Resources
Warehouse Stationery Ltd.
Nigel Clifford
“The programme is first-class with structured learning and development that has really helped me to step up to higher level leadership and management roles. The case studies and expert panels were excellent and provided great experience in Board level presentations and discussions based around real life examples across business and government. People attending the course had a huge range of skills and experience and Geoff and his expert team bought out the best in everyone.”
Nigel Clifford
General Manager Safety Services (RCCNZ)
MARITIME NEW ZEALAND
Phillip McKee
“I had previously completed university qualifications in management but the ISL|MBA programme provided an opportunity to put the theory into practice more so than university could. Without doubt the case studies are the strength of the learning and Geoff was able to continually provide very high class board members to challenge us and provide great insight.
The programme is an intense three week period but because of its relatively short duration the teaching is very focussed on the key issues in each topic area. You certainly get placed outside your comfort zone but it is an extremely rewarding experience and the more you reflect afterwards, the more you realise what you have learnt and how you can apply it day to day.”
Phil McKee
Colonel, Commander 3rd Land Force Group
New Zealand Army
Kelvin Whall
“We all have such busy schedules these days that it is increasingly hard to step back and examine if we are doing the right things, or are simply focused on doing the everyday things as best we can.
The ISL|MBA course provided a tremendous opportunity to learn, reexamine and recharge through an at times intense, but incredibly well structured programme of theory tools and practical application via case studies. The opportunity to work alongside skilled business practitioners from a wide range of New Zealand organisations, both private and public sector, added an enormously valuable dimension.
The ability of Geoff and the ISL team to attract highly skilled business leaders to participate on panels and as guest speakers, says volumes about the level at which this course is pitched and the reputation that ISL has developed with the New Zealand business community.”
Kelvin Whall
Strategy Manager
Beef & Lamb New Zealand
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