ELEVATE Executive Leadership Preparation
A leading-edge program for leaders being prepared for Executive or CEO roles. Developed through sponsorship from the Edmonton Community Foundation.
Our goal: This program brings senior leaders together to build on their knowledge, skills and capacities; to augment their on the job experience; and to prepare them for taking on an ED or CEO role in their organization.
Content, Approach & Timelines: The following knowledge, skill and capacity gaps were identified by senior leaders as being critical for senior leaders: decision making, change management, relationships, accountability & responsibility, politically savvy, attitudes & thinking differently, values, learning, diversity, equity & inclusion.
This program consists of eight 3 hour monthly experiential learning followed by six 90 minute monthly Learning Community of Practice (LCoP) sessions. Sessions are held on a day/time that works best for all selected candidates. The program will be offered virtually with occasional face to face meetings.
Application Process: In your application please provide your name, current position/title, the name of your current agency or organization, the position that you aspire to within your organization and in less than 250 words describe your reason for wanting to participate in this Leadership Learning Journey.
Email inquiries and applications to nicole@organizationsbydesign.ca
2023 Leadership Cohort:
Bridgette Singh, VP Operations, Jasper Wellness Centre
Hannah Pazderka, Director of DEI, Faculty of Psychiatry, UAlberta
Marilyn Armstrong, ASaP Program Manager, GRIT
Morgan Northey, Director, Ubuntu Children & Families CSD
Tanner Chambers, Director, Social Enterprise, Bissell Centre
Tracy Hemauer, Executive Director, Student Union Early Learning and Community Centre
Wanda Polzin Holman, Clinical Director, Little Warriors
The program was a wonderful opportunity to learn alongside other leaders in the non-profit sector. The focus on reflection both by myself and with others deepened my learning and allowed for greater perspective taking. These discussions also highlighted some similar experiences while also allowing me a greater understanding of others’ work environments. Debriefing our successes and strengths together was very affirming as was knowing that others in the group may have faced similar challenges or concerns.
Marilyn Armstrong
