Alberta Council of Disability Services

Leadership Development

Type Synopsis Region Link/Contacts
Course

Certificate
Certificate in Authentic Leadership
The Banff Centre Certificate in Authentic Leadership uses creative approaches to build your personal presence and your ability to inspire and engage others. Courses are typically 5 days long and the program must be completed within 3 years.

Required Courses: Program Options (choose 2): Certificate in Strategic Leadership
Build your skill in leading strategic initiatives with confidence by acquiring practical tools, and exploring innovative approaches. The Banff Centre Certificate in Strategic Leadership is ideal for leaders seeking to achieve concrete results and organizational alignment. Courses are typically 5 days long and the program must be completed within 3 years.

Required Program: Program Options (choose 2): Scholarships are available to defray costs for non-profit leaders.
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Online Creating a Culture That Rewards Performance - After completing this webinar, you will be able to apply its principles to increase your effectiveness as a leader and a follower at work, at home and in any other organizational setting. Provincial Click to visit website
Workshop

Conference
Volunteer Alberta sponsors events relevant to non-profit management issues and leadership development including, but not limited to, the Vitalize conference. Provincial Click to visit website
Online

Workshop

Course
Knowledge Connector is a clearinghouse of training opportunities for non-profit boards and management through Volunteer Alberta. Common topics relate to leadership, board governance issues, evaluation, conflict management, team building and creative thinking. Workshop location is identified by region. Check their map to determine which region you are in within their system. Provincial Click to visit website

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Course High Performance Leadership: From Control to Empowerment

People are often thrust into leadership positions based on their performance at a previous position; however, they may not be prepared at all for their new challenges. Regardless of natural ability, a thorough understanding of the types of leadership and strategies for handling key situations will benefit each person as they take on the new challenges of leading others.

Through simulations, case studies, behaviour modeling, exercises and group discussion, participants learn advanced competencies in several critical areas.

This course is delivered by Keldar Leadership Solutions as 8 Modules - delivered in � day sessions spread over a period of time.
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Workshop Building the capacity of a diverse and inclusive leadership base is a key ingredient to community success. Community Development staff of the Government of Alberta Culture & Community Services can tailor learning opportunities that foster leadership development. For further information on how Community Development staff can help support leadership development please contact them at one of their Ten Regional Offices located within the province. Provincial Click to visit website
Course Succession Management is all about preparing your organization for succession whether through normal attrition or events beyond your control. Explore the succession management process from planning to execution. Provincial Click to visit website
Course

Online
The Canadian Management Centre has a variety of courses for onsite and online delivery related to leadership issues. Provincial Click to visit website
Workshop

Resources
The Building Healthy Organizations group offers a series of team workshops that build on values-based leadership. Their website also includes resource tools. Provincial Click to visit website

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Course

Networking

Online
Volunteer Calgary has taken over delivery of training for CentrePoint Non-Profit Management. Topics at CentrePoint have included a variety of sessions within the categories of:
  • Fundraising
  • Governance
  • Leadership - For Managers
  • Leadership - For Senior & Emerging Leaders
  • Human Resources
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