Scaling teams need scaling leaders.

Supporting the growth of social venture leaders is one of the most important investments we can make. That’s why we created Rippleworks Leaders Studio, a series of expert-led learning programs designed specifically for social ventures.

Rippleworks partners with leading industry executives to run interactive, results-driven learning programs where social venture leaders build critical skills so ventures can deliver impact at scale.

We focus on the most critical skills leaders need for scaling teams, informed by direct input from the hundreds of leaders we support

Social venture leaders gain frameworks and actionable best practices as they learn directly from experienced industry executives

Participants are prepared to bring learnings to life through interactive sessions and post-workshop resources

Leaders learn in community, with support and feedback from social venture leaders across the globe

What Leaders Have Said

“I want to say a big thank you for the opportunity for Viamo’s leadership to attend the Growing Yourself series. They have been sharing their experience and the resources with enthusiasm across our Slack channels. I’ve never seen this level of energy and influence from a professional development course.”

— Louis Dorval, COO at Viamo

“I want to repeat what other participants have said, which is that the Leading At Your Best workshop series left us super emotional. Thank you for being here to help us be better leaders for our team, and for showing us the practical steps that we can implement right away. The world will be a better place because of it.”

— Francesca De Zamacona, Chief Talent Officer at Kubo Financiero

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Programs Overview

Growing Yourself

Social venture leaders serve their team, organization, and mission most effectively when they are the best version of themselves. In Growing Yourself, leaders will practice tips to re-balance their time and energy, learn techniques to better manage uncertainty, and take home a tool to communicate their needs with their team.

Who this is for: Senior leaders

Application Open: December 13th – January 24th

Program Dates and Time: February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 8 am – 10 am Pacific Time

Interpretation & Translation: This program will be offered in English with automated closed captioning

Managing At Your Best

Transitioning to a manager role is hard. In Managing at Your Best, managers will practice proven methods to deepen self-awareness, shape a high-trust environment, deliver effective feedback and coaching, make high-quality prioritization and delegation decisions, and adapt their leadership and management style in rapidly changing environments.

Who this is for: New and rising managers

Interpretation & Translation: This program will be offered in English with live interpretation and translation into French and automated closed captioning

Note: We’ll offer Managing at Your Best twice in 2024. We’ve listed both sets of dates below and encourage managers to consider the dates that work best for them.

Application Open
Program Dates and Time
First Cohort
February 12th - March 8th
April 11th, 18th, 25th and May 9th, 16th and 23rd, 8 am - 10 am Pacific Time
Second Cohort
July 15th - August 16th
September 12th, 19th, 26th and October 10th, 17th and 24th, 8 am - 10 am Pacific Time

Shaping the Employee Experience

People and Human Resources leaders are uniquely positioned to support their organization to attract and retain talent. In Shaping the Employee Experience, People and Human Resources leaders will assess their organization’s philosophy around talent, shape moments that matter throughout the employee lifecycle, and evaluate their compensation and benefits.

Who this is for: People and Human Resources leaders

Application Open: March 18th – April 25th

Program Dates and Time: May 15th, 22nd, and 29th, 8 am – 10 am Pacific Time

Interpretation & Translation: This program will be offered in English with automated closed captioning

Developing Your Team

One of the most important roles of a senior leader is supporting the learning and growth of their direct reports. In Developing Your Team, leaders will assess skill gaps within their team, practice giving actionable feedback, exercise coaching techniques, and discuss tactics for creating space for each amongst competing priorities.

Who this is for: Senior Leaders

Application Open: April 8th – May 17th

Program Dates and Time: June 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th, 8 am – 10 am Pacific Time

Interpretation & Translation: This program will be offered in English with automated closed captioning

Program Schedule

Program
Growing Yourself
Managing At Your Best (Cohort 1)
Managing At Your Best (Cohort 2)
Shaping the Employee Experience
Developing Your Team
Dates
February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
April 11th, 18th, 25th and May 9th, 16th and 23rd
September 12th, 19th, 26th and October 10th, 17th and 24th
May 15th, 22nd, and 29th
June 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th

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