UPDATE 7th NOVEMBER: LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN

LIVE & IN-PERSON EVENT - 13th DECEMBER 2024 - 9am to 1pm

Groov’s Performance Care Accelerator

Helping senior leaders sustainably drive higher levels of performance together with employee care in 2025. 

Join Sir John Kirwan & Dr Fiona Crichton

Friday, 13th December 2024, 9am to 1pm - College Rifles Rugby Club, Auckland

Performance Care Accelerator Workshop Overview

Sir John Kirwan

All Blacks legend | High performance expert

Dr Fiona Crichton

Health psychologist | VP Behavioural Science, Groov

Join All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan & behavioural science expert Dr Fiona Crichton to understand Performance Care for your workplace, and what you can do about it for 2025.

As the leaders in Workplace Science, Groov brings you our exclusive half-day Performance Care Workshop to inspire you for 2025. This immersive session is designed to equip senior leaders with actionable strategies to drive high performance while fostering a genuine culture of care.

What is Performance Care?

Performance Care is Groov’s dynamic leadership philosophy focused on creating an environment where employees can thrive by balancing high performance with authentic care. When both aspects are nurtured, employee engagement soars, and organizations are primed to reach their goals.

Workshop Highlights

During this half-day event, you’ll experience a powerful blend of classroom learning and hands-on activities. This active workshop is built to inspire and equip you with skills you can apply immediately to elevate both team performance and employee care.

Key Takeaways Include:

  • Insightful Leadership Behaviours that bring Performance Care to life.

  • Self-assessment Exercises to identify your unique strengths and growth areas as a leader.

  • Interactive Activities that align your leadership strategy with the Performance Care model.

Guided by Renowned Experts

This exclusive session will be led by Sir John Kirwan, Groov co-founder, celebrated sportsman, author, and mental health advocate, alongside Dr. Fiona Crichton, Groov’s VP Behavioural Science. With decades of combined experience, they will guide you through inspiring insights and practical applications to transform your leadership approach.

Secure Your Spot Now!

Tickets are limited for this high-impact workshop. Don’t miss your opportunity to learn from world-renowned leaders and bring the Performance Care framework into your role and organization in 2025.

Ready to transform your leadership for 2025?

Agenda

8.30-8.45am Arrival & check-in

9am - 10.45am Session 1: An Introduction to Performance Care.

This interactive 2-hour session starts on the sports pitch and offers an introduction to Groov’s Performance Care framework. Sir John will share his personal journey and the importance of integrating performance and care to lead engaged, high-performing teams. Fun and challenging on pitch team activities will spotlight how Performance and Care can be brought to life.

Come prepared to actively participate in group discussions, engage in practical activities, and reflect on your own leadership behaviors. Your input will be key as we align on how to bring Performance Care to life within your business.

10.45 - 11.15am Morning Tea

11.15am - 1pm Session 2: Applying Performance Care.

This 2-hour classroom session will focus on Dr Fiona walking you through the Performance Care model and why it’s essential to achieving business success.  It will incorporate how you as a leader can work to apply the principles of Performance Care to create lasting impact in 2025. Building on the foundation from session 1, you’ll dive deeper into the collective leadership behaviors and strategies that align performance with care, and explore how these can be practically implemented within your teams and across your organization.

This session will include collaborative exercises and discussions aimed at fostering alignment, so come ready to participate, share insights, and shape the path forward for your perspective on engagement and performance at your workplace.

1pm - Wrap Up & Reflections

Who is this for?

Attend this event if you’re an executive leader across Revenue, Operations, Finance, Customer Service, or HR, who is serious about upping their level in 2025. 

What you’ll get

Personalized Leadership Insights

Self-assessment tools to pinpoint your unique strengths and growth areas as a leader.

Performance Care Playbook

An actionable framework to balance high performance with genuine care in your team.

Interactive Learning Experience

Engaging classroom sessions and active workshop elements to apply key concepts in real-time.

Exclusive Guidance from Renowned Experts

Direct insights and mentorship from Sir John Kirwan and Dr. Fiona Crichton, who will share their global expertise in leadership, workplace science, and mental health.

Peer Collaboration & Networking

Opportunities to connect with fellow senior leaders, exchange best practices, and foster alignment within your team.

Tools for Lasting Impact

Practical strategies and takeaways you can implement immediately to boost team engagement and organizational performance.

About Sir John Kirwan

Sir John Kirwan is a globally recognised mental health advocate, author, entrepreneur, and rugby legend. He's the co-founder of Groov, a leader in workplace science and people analytics technology, lifting people and performance in organisations around the world.

In 2012, JK was knighted for his services to mental health – an honour he strives to live up to every day. He’s long been at the forefront of public campaigns about mental heath. JK was one of the first high profile athletes to help normalise conversations about mental health, and that vulnerability has paved the way for others to open up about their own experiences.

Many people also know JK as a sporting legend. He played 63 test matches for the All Blacks from 1984 to 1994 and was part of the winning 1987 Rugby World Cup team. He also played for the Warriors and had success as a rugby coach, including on the international stage with Italy and Japan.

JK is a family man who likes nothing better than to surf, cook, and make a perfect cup of coffee. He lives in Auckland with his wife, Fiorella. They have three children, now grown and pursuing their dreams throughout the world.

About Dr Fiona Crichton

Dr Fiona Crichton is a health psychology specialist with over a decade of experience developing programs to enhance health behaviors and mental wellbeing.

As VP of Behavioral Science at Groov, Fiona applies her expertise to create evidence-based solutions that foster resilience and adaptive change in workplaces and communities alike. Her research on placebo and nocebo effects, published in numerous high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, has advanced understanding of psychological influences on health outcomes.

With a background in law, including roles as a litigation lawyer and legal writer, Fiona brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective, combining clinical expertise with a nuanced understanding of behavioral and societal factors. She is strongly committed to improving mental health on a broad scale across New Zealand and beyond, ensuring Groov’s approach is both scientifically grounded and impactful.

A recognized speaker and presenter, Fiona regularly shares insights on health psychology and behavioral science at conferences and professional forums, translating complex scientific concepts into accessible, actionable strategies. Through Groov Together, she is available for workplace coaching, consulting, workshops, keynotes, and more.

Event location

Friday 13th December - College Rifles Rugby Club, 33 Haast Street, Remuera, Auckland

College Rifles is one of the premier rugby venues in Auckland, with high quality pitches, synthetic and covered outdoor areas, plus a spacious ballroom/function area.

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Individual Tickets
$499 per person

All prices in $NZD

For group booking discounts use the form below or please email danielle.costello@groovnow.com

Auckland | 13 December 2024

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