Mayfield delivers governance courses that empower present and future leaders to meet today’s challenges head on.
Our governance courses equip participants with the skills and confidence to contribute more effectively at the board table.
Our workshops are tailored to new and experienced directors, current directors looking to further their professional development, professionals who interact/report to the board, small business operators, trustees and employees of not-for-profit organisations.
On Mayfield’s governance courses, you will:
Gain clarity on governance vs. management roles, and sharpen your understanding of effective board practice.
Explore governance best practice across a range of board types and structures.
Deepen your knowledge of emerging issues shaping the boardroom, including diversity, cybersecurity, legislation, and new technologies.
Build leadership capability and confidence to influence at board level.
Connect with peers, expand your network, and join a growing alumni community.
Map out your governance journey with tailored coaching sessions to guide your next steps.
Programme benefits
Workshops tailored to your needs
Our governance courses are designed to meet you at every stage of your leadership journey. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to strengthen specific skills, Mayfield’s programmes provide practical insights and proven strategies to help you succeed at the board table.
Network with business professionals
Whether you choose a one-day or two-day intensive, a specialist workshop in finance or cooperatives, or our flagship six-month programme, you’ll be learning alongside current and aspiring directors who share your challenges and ambitions.
Govern with confidence
Interactive workshops, real-world case studies and guided discussions ensure you can apply concepts immediately. Mayfield’s workshops will give you the tools and the confidence to contribute effectively at at a board level.
Learn from New Zealand’s best governance specialists.
Mayfield’s governance programmes are delivered by a collective of highly experienced facilitators, contributors, and coaches with proven track records as CEOs, Directors, Board Chairs, and senior executives in New Zealand.
Our contributors bring real-world insights, practical tools, and case studies from a range of sectors, ensuring Mayfield’s course participants gain both the knowledge and the confidence to make stronger contributions at the board table.
Jo Woolley is the Managing Director of Mayfield Group and has over 20 years’ experience in governance, learning, and development.
She has worked with a wide variety of organisations — from corporates and cooperatives to iwi, government, tertiary, and private agencies — always focused on creating learning solutions that have a real impact. Jo has held senior roles at Fonterra, the Institute of Directors, and the University of Auckland, where she helped to build leadership and governance capability.
At Mayfield Group, Jo draws on this experience to design practical, results-focused programmes that give people the tools and confidence to meet today’s challenges and prepare for the future.
Outside of her professional role, Jo is committed to education and community. She is Vice Chair of the RNZIH-Ed Trust and serves on her local School Board of Trustees.
Elevate your governance skills.
Find out how we can help take you/your business to the next level.