Growing Teams Need Great Leaders
Supporting the growth of an organization’s 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 impact organizations. We partner with leading industry executives to run interactive, results-driven learning programs where leaders build the critical skills needed to deliver impact at scale.
We focus on the most critical skills leaders need for scaling teams, informed by direct input from the thousands 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 Participants 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
Our Impact to Date
leaders supported
ventures supported
countries reached
Programs Overview
Available
Succession Planning for Your Leadership Team
As organizations scale, leadership transitions are inevitable. Create thoughtful succession plans that protect organizational momentum and long-term impact.
Who this is for: Senior leaders in Human Resources; senior leaders developing a succession plan within the next 6–12 months
Application Due: January 23rd
Program Dates and Time: January 27th, 7 – 9 am Pacific Time
Upcoming
The programs below are currently in development. Details may evolve as we continue to learn.
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Hiring Senior Leadership Roles
Make smarter, more confident senior hiring decisions. Gain clear frameworks to choose the right hiring model and define senior roles that align with market expectations and attract high-quality executive candidates.
Who this is for: Senior leaders in Human Resources; Chief Executive Officers
When: March
Strategic Agility
As organizations grow, leaders must adapt strategy and structure without losing sight of mission.
Examine how decision-making evolves with scale, practice leadership through transition, and navigate uncertainty with clarity and alignment.
Who this is for: Senior leaders (Directors and above)
When: May
Managing Up
Effective leadership requires influence in all directions. New and rising people managers will develop practical skills to influence up and across, strengthening communication and confidence as they grow into leadership.
Who this is for: New and rising people managers (less than two years of experience)
When: September
Designing for Regional Growth
Moving into new geographies is often a path to scale. In this program, senior leaders will learn how to assess readiness, explore common challenges, and identify the organizational foundations needed to support teams and systems through this growth.
Who this is for: Chief Operating Officers; Country Directors; Senior leaders in Human Resources
When: October