Integrating Sustainability, Risk & Strategy – 2026 Cohort
A five-session, in-person programme in Blenheim for SME leaders who want to turn sustainability from a compliance obligation into a strategic advantage – while strengthening risk resilience and long-term performance.
Enrolments open March 2026
Why the ISRS 2026 Cohort?
Many organisations still treat sustainability as a reporting requirement, a compliance burden, or a side project. At the same time, systemic risks – climate, regulatory, social, and supply chain – are intensifying.
The Integrating Sustainability, Risk & Strategy (ISRS) programme helps you reframe sustainability as a core driver of strategy and risk management. Over five in-person sessions, you will work with a small cohort of peers to:
- See the "system cracks" in your organisation before they become crises.
- Connect sustainability, risk, and strategy into a coherent, actionable framework.
- Build the leadership mindset and culture needed to turn intent into implementation.
This is not just another strategy document exercise. ISRS asks you to address the mindset and culture shifts needed to live your plan, not just write it.
Who Should Join?
This cohort is designed for leaders who are ready to move beyond ad-hoc initiatives towards an integrated, future-focused approach to sustainability, risk, and strategy.
- Owners, CEOs, and senior leaders of small and medium enterprises.
- Board members and executives responsible for strategy, risk, or sustainability.
- Leaders who want to align long-term value creation with resilience and impact.
We strongly encourage two participants from the same organisation – for example, a senior leader and an operational leader, or a strategy lead and a risk/sustainability lead. Attending together accelerates application between sessions and increases the likelihood of real organisational change.
Solo delegates are also welcome; the small cohort format ensures rich cross-organisation learning.
What You'll Gain
The Chrysalis Process
A proven 5-stage transformation framework that helps you work with systemic issues without being overwhelmed by the scale of global challenges.
Blueprint for Action
Leave with a tailored 90-day implementation plan that integrates your key insights into concrete next steps for your organisation.
Strategic Scaffolding
Practical use of B Corp and UN SDG standards as scaffolding for your strategy, without academic jargon or box-ticking.
Integrated Thinking
A clear line of sight between sustainability commitments, risk exposure, and strategic choices.
Leadership Confidence
Greater confidence to lead challenging conversations, hold creative tension in your team, and shift from polite consensus to purposeful commitment.
Programme Format & Practicalities
Format
Five in-person, facilitated sessions with a small cohort of peers.
Schedule
Planned as five Tuesday sessions between 12 May and 22 September 2026. Exact dates will be confirmed with enrolled participants once the venue booking is finalised.
Venue
Intended venue: Carnmore Chateau Marlborough, Blenheim (to be confirmed). Full details and logistics will be provided on confirmation.
Investment
$3,600 + GST per participant. Includes all programme materials and participation in five in-person sessions.
RBPN funding: Registered service provider for the Regional Business Partner Network. Qualified businesses may be eligible for up to 50% funding to offset the course fee. Contact your Regional Growth Advisor to explore eligibility.
Cohort size is limited to a maximum of six delegates to enable depth, candour, and meaningful peer learning.
What Past Participants Say
"I left the programme with a clear plan and a pathway for action, inspired to implement tangible changes for my business."
"This course gave me the confidence to champion change and advocate for best practices within my organisation."
Register Your Interest
Spaces for the 2026 ISRS cohort are strictly limited to six delegates, with enrolments opening in March 2026.
Register your interest to receive confirmed dates, venue details, and enrolment information, or to discuss whether the programme is a good fit for you and your organisation.
Prefer to talk first? Email Nigel at nigel@cepd.biz.