Award-winning programmes that transform lives

OPRA design and deliver award-winning leadership development and change programmes that transform lives and produce measurable results.

Each programme is built with the adult learner in mind, and uses a combination of blended learning that is supported by inspirational content and contemporary research. Not only does our approach make the learning more engaging, but provides greater assurance that knowledge will be embedded and that participants will experience sustained behavioural change.

“I would like to pass on some feedback about the course. I found the whole day enjoyable….The learning was very interesting and can be applied to any feedback situation. A bonus learning for me.”

Training course attendeeMinistry for Primary Industries, New Zealand

“Healthy Thinking training has effectively reduced stress three-fold in some workplaces, and created a culture of change over time.”

Dr Tom MulhollandNew Zealand Medical Doctor, Healthy Thinking expert

“When individuals do the types of tasks they are motivated to do, experience a leadership style they find motivating, and work in a team and organisation aligned to their preferences, their engagement improves dramatically.”

Dr Ben PalmerGenos International, 2015

“After attending OPRA Emotional Intelligence training there has been a significant shift in the way our Leaders communicate with their teams…There is a real focus on the quality of their relationships.”

Kelly GoughPeople and Culture Manager,
Silver Chef

Our Philosophy

All our learning and development options are built on the principles of positive psychology and an understanding that REAL learning only occurs when self-awareness, participation, and a tangible sense of progress are evident.

Alongside OPRA REAL® we incorporate blended learning that works using a comprehensive mix of pre-assessment, face-to-face workshops, self-directed learning assignments, on-going coaching, and performance support aids.

In addition, we offer train-the-trainer options to build in-house capability that enables you to cost-effectively maintain programme momentum.

Our Approach

The 70:20:10 Approach

OPRA accredited facilitators/coaches
Participant action planning
Learning assignments

Blended Learning

Experiential learning and reflection
Facilitated group discussions
Self-paced practice
Peer learning partnerships
e-Learning and webinar options

OPRA Assessment & Evaluation

Relevant pre-work
Self–insight assessment
Learner reaction
Behavioural change
Pre- and-post course metrics

Modularised Programmes

Easy digestible learning chunks
Flexible content
Scalable
Pick and mix options

Our Programmes

Develop Healthy Thinking & Resilience

Treat the 10 most frequent unhealthy attitudes and upskill staff in proven Emotional Algebra™ techniques to effectively manage such things as stress, frustration, and anxiety.

Develop Emotional Intelligence

A multi-award winning programme to equip staff more effectively recognise and respond to emotions, as well as enhance their impact, influence, and emotional resilience.

Develop Learning Agility

Equip individuals to challenge redundant mental models, learn from new experiences, and apply their knowledge to perform in new and challenging situations.

Develop Motivation & Engagement

Explore engagement in terms of role, team, manager, and cultural factors and create a shared responsibility for lifting engagement between a manager and employee.

Develop Team Effectiveness

Immerse people in a team-building experience and provide them with a
common language to better leverage off their own and others contribution to the group.

Developing leaders for the future

In a new era of business complexity and ambiguity, the challenge facing leaders is not whether they have the attributes required for success today, but whether they have the potential to learn new ways of operating in the future.

In response to this changing landscape, OPRA has developed a uniquely personal leadership coaching programme for emerging and existing leaders.  Typically delivered in a one-to-one format, this programme draws on content from across the breadth of the OPRA Develop offering to equip leaders think and work in new ways.

Depending on need, programme content might cover areas such as;

  • building self and other awareness
  • authentic leadership
  • personal resilience and well-being
  • governance and strategy execution
  • transformational leadership
  • building effective teams.