Leaders Studio FAQs
Who can participate?
Leaders from organizations in the Rippleworks portfolio are eligible. The single learning sessions are open to all leaders who apply. Multi-week learning programs are limited to leaders whose expressed learning needs are most aligned with the program content. Your application is an opportunity to explore and share how this program aligns with your learning goals. We may reach out to learn more.
Should I participate?
Ask yourself: is the program aligned with my day-to-day role and learning goals? Can I commit to participating in all scheduled sessions? Am I willing to practice what I learn and lean into the cohort agreements? If yes, absolutely!
How can I stay tuned to upcoming learning opportunities?
Subscribe to Leaders Studio’s mailing list, and you will receive updates quarterly. Any leader who participates in a Leaders Studio program will be automatically added to the mailing list; anyone at a venture in the Rippleworks portfolio can subscribe.
What is the time commitment?
We kindly ask leaders to attend all listed 2-hour Zoom sessions for the relevant program and to allocate an additional 1-2 hours per week outside of live sessions to continue their practice and apply their learning. We hand-match each breakout group by either experience, sector, or geography, and these small-group live conversations are irreplaceable. Your presence and participation directly impact your own learning as well as your peers’ experience.
When should I apply?
To ensure an equitable process, we set and honor application deadlines noted on each program page. We encourage you to pay close attention to the date and allow yourself ~15 minutes to submit your application.
How many programs can I apply to?
We encourage leaders to consider their personal capacity in making this decision.
What can I expect?
Sessions are highly interactive, and we’ll ask you to reflect, engage, ask questions, or share ideas. Experts will share their experiences, lessons learned, and practical tips and frameworks to implement at your organization. You’ll spend time in breakout groups –hand-matched by either experience, sector, or geography–sharing your own experiences and putting what you’ve learned into practice. All this takes place on Zoom with video to build deeper connections with one another, so a strong internet connection is recommended. This isn’t something you can do while driving, making dinner, or watching TV!
As a participant, we encourage you to: Ask questions, be open, suspend judgment, engage fully, and try new things. Make an effort to get to know your peers. If you’re lucky, other participants will be a resource even after a program is over!
How much do programs cost?
We offer all programs free of charge.
Can I participate with a colleague?
Yes, we encourage it! Joining with a colleague means you’ll have someone to debrief with, hold each other accountable, and drive implementation back at your organization together.
Have a question that is not addressed above?
Share what is on your mind by reaching out to leadersstudio@rippleworks.org.
