AKO
Leadership • Learning • Collective Impact
Supporting organisations to review, advance and grow through kaupapa-informed leadership, strategic insight and experiential learning.
What AKO Does
AKO provides strategic support to organisations seeking to strengthen leadership, systems and impact.
Through a structured approach grounded in Arotake (review), Kōkiri (action), and Ohu (collective capability), AKO helps leaders understand where they are, identify opportunities for growth, and mobilise teams to achieve meaningful change.
AKO works across education, community organisations, iwi entities and leadership teams seeking practical, culturally grounded approaches to organisational development.
Our Approach
Arotake – Review
Understanding the current state of your organisation through evaluation, analysis and strategic insight.
Kōkiri – Activate
Developing practical strategies that move organisations forward.
Ohu – Build Capability
Working alongside leaders and teams to strengthen collective capability.
Who we work with
AKO supports:
• early learning services
• community organisations
• iwi and Māori organisations
• government organisations
• leadership teams
• education providers
• corporate teams seeking leadership development
Signature Offering
AKO offers experiential leadership programmes using waka ama as a platform for developing:
• communication
• trust
• collective leadership
• decision making under pressure
These programmes are designed for leadership teams, organisations and groups seeking meaningful team development experiences.