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Ant Carter – High Performance Business Structures

Ant Carter specializes in developing and implementing high performance business structures for owner-operated businesses.

Ant has a background in leadership and management training and focuses on establishing and leading advisory boards. As a business owner since 2003 with clients from across many different industries in many different regions, Ant has an intimate knowledge of what makes owner operator businesses successful. He is passionate about providing platforms, systems and processes for business owners to develop high-performing businesses which don’t require the owner to be in the business on a daily basis.

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Being a business leader can be lonely so having a trusted adviser on the bigger issues is helpful.

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Services

  • Chair – Advisory boards are often small boards made up of Ant, the business owner and the senior leadership team. Typically, 11 board meetings are conducted per year with the agenda driven by an agreed annual board plan. Regular alignment meetings scheduled between board meetings ensures alignment as well as providing the opportunity for Ant to assist the business with the implementation of key structures and processes.
  • Facilitator – Driven by client demand, the Performance Excellence Forum has become a cornerstone of Ant’s offer whereby four non-competing business owners get together quarterly to share best practice and provide detailed feedback to the host business. Ant facilitates the program and shares practical best practice initiatives from across a variety of sectors. Ant also regularly facilitates strategic planning workshops and industry study tours.
  • Speaker – Ant speaks as a keynote on high performance business structures. Delivered live in person or as a webinar, 12 key structures and associated templates are discussed. Participants can access the templates immediately and implement the structures in their own businesses.
  • Coach – Ant is also available to coach business owners through the introduction of these high performance business structures. Monthly coaching provides both the tools and accountability to transform business performance.
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A business leader will not need me after two years as we aim to have implemented self sustaining high performance structures.

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For more information about Ant please either visit his website or contact him directly on +64 21 378 093 or email ant@antcarter.net

 

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Greg Arnold February 15, 2024 6:53 am
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The strategic planning experience was great but what we got out of the discussion was simply brilliant.

Martin Walker October 30, 2023 10:01 pm
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Ant has a wealth of experience in leading individuals and organisations as well as providing advice to leaders from a wide range of companies. Ant is always someone I can turn to for sound and pragmatic leadership and strategic planning advice. I would highly recommend Ant as someone who can bring new perspectives and energy to provide leadership and strategic direction at the organisational or individual level.

Utility Asset Management Inc October 19, 2022 3:20 pm
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Thank you for the in depth report you created as a result of your field visit with us to review our field operations and organizational reporting metrics. I was impressed to see how you used your Performance Pyramid as a framework for your review, this allowed us to look at areas of improvement from a culture first perspective. Well worth the time and effort as it has lead to a number of immediate improvements in what performance drivers we are reporting against. Thanks Wayne

Kitchen Mania October 12, 2022 6:21 am
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After a number of years toing and froing and thinking about the need to introduce an advisor to our business I decided to work with Ant Carter. After a short period of a couple of months I have realized I should have done this years ago!
Ant has already bought huge value to our business and has been able to integrate himself into our business in a way that has been non threatening and enabled full engagement with our Management Team.
Along with our Management Team, I am excited to be working with Ant and know he will bring real value to our business.

OneUp Rehab October 11, 2022 5:54 pm
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Ant worked with our business in a coaching and consulting capacity for four months. Through his pragmatic, yet empathetic approach, Ant encouraged us to challenge all aspects of our business, pushing us to develop a future-proof and strategic mindset. By simplifying processes and defining plans, we gained clarity, direction, and confidence.

I would jump at the opportunity to work alongside Ant again and highly recommend his services to any organisation looking to maximize success!

John Martin October 11, 2022 8:07 am
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I recommend Ant Carter for the Most Trusted Business Award. Ant brings his values centric empathetic leadership and coaching style to all his work clients and partners. A key foundation of his approach is the building of a high degree of trust which allows him to be very effective when operating with boards and senior leaders and at a level above his peers.

Metro Supermarket Ltd March 24, 2022 2:07 pm
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Ant is the master of building a high-performance team with comprehensive knowledge and skills.
Ant is excellent at identifying the underlining issues and cutting the noises to fix the problems by introducing effective processes and structures around operational, Financial, and People & Culture.

Dave C June 1, 2021 10:21 am
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Ant is a great guy and very personable, whose professionalism is evident in all his undertakings.

Brendon May 31, 2021 3:55 pm
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Ant’s strength is bringing process and structure to an organisation. He’s got a challenging approach and partners with his clients to drive and get the best from them.

Judd Flavell May 29, 2021 6:28 pm
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Worked with Ant back with the NZ Breakers Basketball Club

Mike I May 28, 2021 11:33 am
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Andrew Bell May 27, 2021 5:39 pm
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Ant’s positivity and drive are reflected in everything he does.

David May 27, 2021 2:47 pm
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A man who values ethics and transparency above personal financial gain

Glenn McHardie May 27, 2021 1:42 pm
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Good bloke you can deeply trust with growing people and organisations to be their utmost best!!

Andrew Dewhurst, Gracie Productions May 27, 2021 11:07 am
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I was fortunate to work alongside Ant and see him at work during my 14 years with the NZ Breakers Basketball franchise. My work was across various areas of the business, including working closely with staff, management, the Board and the owners. Ant was a trusted listener, mentor, and advisor to the club and through that association has helped me immensely in my own business.

Ra Moana Consulting May 27, 2021 10:12 am
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I have known Ant for a considerable period of time and he is the consummate professional. He has an ability to get to the crux of the matter and provide a best fit solution for the issue at hand.
Ant is personable and relatable and brings a depth of knowledge and a broad network to the table to work with the client for the best outcome for the client.

Matt C May 27, 2021 9:35 am
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Rob Hall May 27, 2021 9:14 am
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I’ve know Any for 31 years. He is a standout professional, leader and person who can quickly assess a situation through listening and working with people to get to pragmatic and optimum solutions. Very highly recommended.

Michael Redman May 27, 2021 8:47 am
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Ant is a trusted advisor and strategic partner to business with a deserved reputation for having huge integrity and genuine care and consideration for people both professionally and personally.

Steve May 27, 2021 8:05 am
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I’ve worked with Ant for many years and fully trust him.

Smart Vitamin May 27, 2021 7:55 am
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Absolutely fantastic business partner

Verdon May 27, 2021 7:25 am
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Ant is the go to guy for all things strategy for success. He has my utmost respect and admiration

Adele Carter May 18, 2021 9:03 pm
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Rejthar Stuart Law

Martin Robinson May 17, 2021 9:01 pm
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I have studied with Ant over the past three years. He is the consummate professional and a wealth of knowledge on a wide range of subjects. He listens and learns until understands the issue intimately and uses his broad expertise and networks to propose tangible solutions with clear pathways for implementation. Highly recommended.

Peter Anderson May 17, 2021 8:42 pm
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Pak’nSave Owner

BOWE NZ Ltd May 17, 2021 6:59 pm
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I have dealt with Ant Carter in my business for over 12 yrs. He has repeatedly demonstrated an amazing intuition into operations and business to Business ( B2B) trading. His help and assistance has been immense.

PAKnSAVE Albany May 17, 2021 6:16 pm
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Mike Field – Store Manager

Amy Fisher May 17, 2021 4:48 pm
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Ant provided valuable real-time guidance that suited our team, complementing existing skillsets and enabled us to perform better together.

PAK'n SAVE Tamatea May 17, 2021 4:30 pm
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Ant has worked closely with our business for the last 4 years Chairing our Advisory Board and working alongside our leadership team. He has bought invaluable structure and systems to our business underpinned by the Performance Pyramid and the framework for leading a high performing team.
Ant is a person of high integrity who takes a genuine interest with his clients in seeing both businesses and individuals be the best that they can be.

Callum May 17, 2021 4:27 pm
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Buchanan Macdonald Chartered Accountants

PAK'nSAVE Blenheim May 17, 2021 4:23 pm
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Ant has helped our business evolve its strategy and improve its operations through his sound knowledge and eye for detail. He is great at challenging the norms and helping future proof businesses in a very professional and convivial manner.

Otis Wilson May 17, 2021 4:10 pm
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PnS Business Manager

Caitlin Hawthorn May 17, 2021 3:48 pm
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CaitlinsgfCakery Ltd

Ben Sharplin May 17, 2021 3:31 pm
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Ant has the ability to clarify and connect information and situations in incredibly helpful ways.

New World Thorndon May 8, 2021 1:06 pm
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Ant is able to cut through the noise, identify areas where there are opportunities underdevelopment. Clear structures and processes to ensure success. Challenging through questioning and setting an example. Authentic interest in our personal wellbeing and celebrates successes.

CDR John Butcher. Navy’s Fleet Navigation Officer April 26, 2021 9:50 pm
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I must do what I do, guided by our Values and trust isn’t negotiable. I must constantly take a personal and professional and moral inventory. The technical competencies are self sustaining; the values based culture and methodology demand moral rigour. Ant asks the hard questions and the answers are never easy.

New World Island Bay April 26, 2021 4:17 pm
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I have worked with Ant Carter for 4 years as a facilitator to better processes and business practices. Ant is always upbeat, optimistic and motivating to improve practices and performance within the business.

Damian Langley April 24, 2021 12:36 pm
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Four Square Coromandel

MILK Books April 22, 2021 5:17 pm
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Ant is a talented leader with a high level of business acumen. He has helped implement structure and process throughout the business which has driven heightened performance.

Philip Gobbie April 20, 2021 2:21 pm
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Ant has always been a good sounding board and coupled with his ability to challenge you to think in different ways, adds real value to any conversation.

James Flanagan April 19, 2021 2:48 pm
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Ant provides a very professional service.
His depth of knowledge across multiple industries offers opportunities to challenge how things are currently done. Ant offers a clear focus on strategy and delivery of excellence.

PnS Glen Innes April 19, 2021 12:01 pm
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I evolved Ant in my business about 7 years ago. He helped provide focus and structure to our organization. This turned an already successful business into an even better one.

Christine Hopkins - Director, Binge On Travel Ltd NZ April 18, 2021 10:16 am
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Ant is a thoughtful and knowledgeable leader. His insights into business and ability to deep dive into any company, within any industry, is a true asset. His recommendations and direction on implementing strategic steps to transform your business are incredibly valuable – I can highly recommend!

New World Khandallah April 16, 2021 12:30 pm
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We have worked with Ant on various team development projects across the last 15 years.
We enjoy his professionalism, wisdom, mannerism and sense of humour. He’s not a bad bloke too.

Tony April 15, 2021 11:53 am
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Mitre 10 Mega Ferrymead.
Ant has a highly thoughtful manner, and seeks to challenge you and your business to do better in lots of ways. His insight in to how people work is deep, and the lessons leant from Ant have stuck with me for many years. One of the best!

Mark Holliday Barfoot & Thompson April 14, 2021 11:23 am
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I have partnered with Ant on several issues within our business and found his ability to identify the key areas for change and provide strategic solutions to be exceptional.
His input has been invaluable

Charles Belcher - CEO Starbucks New Zealand April 14, 2021 10:36 am
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Ant ‘practices what he preaches’ always looking to be the best he can be, executing with excellence, by keeping at the frontline of best practise. He is a true trusted advisor with a deep well of experience to draw on. Importantly he geniunely cares about your success individually and collectively and was a great support to us we transitioned the Starbucks license to new owners after 20 years in NZ

Lockie - Manukau Pak n Save April 14, 2021 9:58 am
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Professional service.
Challenges thinking and processes to deliver against strategic aspirations

Diane Meikle Foodstuffs Training Department April 14, 2021 9:32 am
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I have worked with Ant and known him for well over 20 years. He has a passion for improving people and systems and is highly capable.

RSM New Zealand April 14, 2021 8:58 am
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Having worked with Ant for over 10 years I find him driven and extremely passionate in all he does and this allows those he works with the get some spectacular results!

Bruce P April 13, 2021 11:23 pm
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An outstanding human, husband, father, friend, businessman, mentor and coach. Ant leads with his heart and from a place of vulnerability. I have never felt judged only encouraged. He brings out the best in people. He has brought out the best in me. The way he helps you navigate your situation leaves you empowered and setup with the skills to take the helm. I have the upmost respect for Ant and trust him undoubtedly.

New Zealand Defence Force April 13, 2021 8:56 pm
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I have known Ant for over 30 years and he is a very valuable and informative person to bounce ideas off and discuss leadership matters with. This has been particularly useful since I took command of HMNZS CANTERBURY. Ant is a great listener who puts a lot of thought into advice. His friendship and guidance are much appreciated.

Dillon Boucher April 13, 2021 8:29 pm
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I was fortunate enough to have Ant as a mentor and Chairman of the Board in my role as General Manager of the NZ Breakers. Ant was organised, detailed, helpful, honest, accountable and went over and above to help me succeed in the role.

Cliff Lockyer - Mitre 10 Mega Petone, Upper Hutt & Porirua April 13, 2021 7:52 pm
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Ant brings great passion and energy to any organisation that he is associated with and is able to proved great structure with knowledgable insights and practises to enable organisations to become stronger and more resiliant

Terry Williams: People Engagement Expert April 13, 2021 7:09 pm
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I have known and worked with Ant since 2006. Highly recommended.

Orewa New World April 13, 2021 5:54 pm
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I have started working with Ant 12 Months ago.
He has been a great encouragement to my Management team .
The resources he has developed are very helpful to my business and add a much needed structure we did not have before.
Ant challenges our thinking and pushes us to go further.

Colin Bower Finance & Lease Ltd April 13, 2021 5:28 pm
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Ant has been a client since 2007. He is astute and helpful and his referrals have been greatly appreciated. You can absolutely rely on his integrity. Best wishes. Colin

Paul Blackwell April 13, 2021 4:54 pm
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Ant has been a trusted partner within my businesses for nearly 20 years. His support and advice has been instrumental in helping me achieve.

Wade April 13, 2021 4:42 pm
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New World Kumeu

Gilmours North Shore April 13, 2021 4:42 pm
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As the Chair of our Advisory Board, Ant is always extremely well organized and considered in his role, providing a level of professional governance our business had been lacking. Ant continuously challenges business as normal and will often dedicate additional time and energy to provide his oversight to new initiatives in order to achieve our vision and strategy. Ant has quickly become a trusted and appreciated cog within our business.

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Jason Davy owner Operator New World Foxton April 13, 2021 4:16 pm
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I have had a working relationship with Ant for nearly 10 years in my previous role as a store Manager and now as an owner operator. The learnings and structures I learned from Ant were invaluable in turning me into the leader I am today. I wish Id had his mentorship at a younger age.
When the time is right I will use him again in my team.

Mitre 10 Mega Tauranga | Mitre 10 Mega Rotorua | Mitre 10 Waihi | Waihi Frame & Truss) March 25, 2021 2:25 pm
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“We contracted Ant to run the strategy day for our board. It was an incredibly well-run and productive day. Having used others in the past as a board we were impressed with Ant’s work and are happy to recommend him. Will also look to use him again”.

Greg Bold, Chairman, JUTED Holdings

AllHeart New Zealand March 25, 2021 2:24 pm
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“I have worked with governance boards in the not-for-profit and for-profit sector for more than 20 years. Recently I engaged Ant to observe one of my governance boards and provide feedback to assist us to “get better”. After just one meeting with us Ant provided a clear and excellent report that exceeded my expectations. Simple yet profound insights that we are now embedding with Ant’s help. I can not recommend Ant highly enough.”

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Stephen Nelson, General Manager, Maycroft Construction March 25, 2021 2:23 pm
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The governance processes and templates that Ant has developed are excellent for any business that aspires to improve in this critical area. The templates are generic, suitable for any industry, and when combined with Ant’s undoubted skill as a Chair will drive accountability and results. I have personally seen these governance systems successfully implemented in the construction industry”.

Richard Clarke (CEO) - NZ Breakers Basketball March 25, 2021 2:18 pm
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“Ant Carter has been involved with the New Zealand Breakers professional basketball club for over 10 years, firstly as a leadership consultant and then as Executive Chair and then Director on our board. Ant brings a strong strategic and governance focus to our board. We have an internal philosophy of “challenge everything” within the organisation and Ant brings this perspective and mindset to our board discussions, challenging our processes and decisions against strategy and ensuring we are remaining consistent with that vision. From a personal perspective, Ant has assisted me in the delivery of the CEO role through his strong process and accountability focus and his willingness to share his own learnings and experiences relevant to our challenges”.