The 5 Companies Every Other Business Should Be Copying Right Now - Investing in Leadership

Sep 21
2 min read

Zeducation workshop: Leadership training with Amotai businesses

Leading The Way

When ambitious employees from World Moving, AiiZ Asbestos & Demolition Ltd, Troy Wheeler Contracting (TWC), MRL Limited, and Onehunga Zero Waste recently came together for a leadership workshop, something remarkable happened. Ten professionals from completely different industries discovered they shared the same goal: becoming better leaders.

Through the Amotai (Supplier Diversity Aotearoa) network, these five businesses invested in a leadership programme through Zeducation which delivered immediate impact. Participants didn't just learn theory but they gained practical tools to communicate better, motivate their teams, set meaningful goals, and have career conversations that matter.

The energy was electric. When you put passionate professionals from moving services, demolition, construction, industrial services, and zero waste together in one room, magic happens. They learned from each other as much as from the curriculum, creating connections that strengthen our entire business community—especially our Pacific and Māori networks.

The Numbers Don't Lie - The ROI of Leadership

Here's why smart businesses invest in their leaders: according to HR DIVE, leadership development delivers an average ROI of $7 for every $1 invested, with some programmes showing a 415% annualised return. But the real value goes beyond numbers because it's about building organisations that can adapt, innovate, and thrive no matter what comes next.

Zeducation learner who completed Zeducation's leadership workshop

You're Only as Strong as Your People

These five companies understand a simple truth: your business is only as resilient and adaptable as the people within it. Technology can be copied, processes can be replicated, but a workforce of skilled, motivated leaders? That's your unbeatable competitive advantage.

When employees feel heard, understood, and supported in their growth, they don't just do their jobs but they drive innovation, solve problems, and build the future of your business. They become the reason customers choose you and the reason talented people want to work for you.

The Ripple Effect Starts Now

Every participant who walked out of that workshop became a catalyst for positive change. They're already transforming team dynamics, improving communication, and creating workplaces where people genuinely want to be.

The networking connections formed will spark collaborations, innovations, and opportunities for years to come.

World Moving, AiiZ Asbestos & Demolition Ltd, Troy Wheeler Contracting, MRL Limited, and Onehunga Zero Waste didn't just attend a leadership workshop with Zeducation but they invested in their future. They're building organisations that don't just survive change, but lead it.