Management Training for Mission-Driven Leaders

1,100+ managers · 250+ mission-driven organizations

Management training that actually sticks.

Managers who lead with confidence, not fear.

Laridae’s Management Training Program builds the people-management skills mission-driven leaders need to navigate hard conversations, grow teams with intention, and create the conditions for great work.

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What people are saying

“I was able to increase my knowledge and acquire practical strategies to apply in the various areas.”

Durham Family Court Clinic logo Vickie JenningsProgram Director, Durham Family Court Clinic

“Engaging discussions, listening to experiences of others, and the individual coaching sessions help me to grow.”

Family Services York Region logo Adelle VolponeManager of Clinical Services, Family Services York Region

“I learned something new from every module! The best part was the professional facilitators who kept it light, humorous, interactive, and right on schedule.”

Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle logo Crystal BomberryDiabetes Wellness Worker, Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle

“Having our group participate in these sessions together strengthened our cohesiveness, especially by involving supervisory/lead staff in the same cohort as management.”

Canopy Support Services logo Katlyn GuthrieCEO, Canopy Support Services

Program Overview

Who it’s for
People managers, emerging leaders, supervisors, and team leads at all levels in mission-driven organizations. No prior leadership training required.
Format
Bi-weekly, live online sessions over six months
What’s included
  • Live, interactive training sessions
  • Practical tools to use right away in day-to-day people management
  • One-to-one coaching sessions with a Laridae leadership coach
  • Integration sessions for practice and application of new skills
Course Topics
The Manager Mindset
Motivation & Engagement
Effective Internal Communications
Managing Through Change
Setting Expectations & Delegation
Developing People
Time Commitment
~5 hours per month
Cost
$3,495 CDN per person

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See the program in action

Upcoming cohorts

Choose the cadence that fits your team. Click a cohort to see the full module schedule.

Summer 2026 Cohort · Thursday mornings
Starts Jul 9, 2026 • 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET
SessionDateStartEnd
Module 1: The Manager MindsetThu, Jul 9, 20269:00 AM11:00 AM
Integration Session 1Thu, Jul 23, 202610:00 AM11:00 AM
Module 2: Effective Internal CommunicationsThu, Aug 13, 20269:00 AM11:00 AM
Module 3: Setting Expectations & DelegationThu, Sep 10, 20269:00 AM11:00 AM
Integration Session 2Thu, Oct 1, 20269:00 AM10:00 AM
Module 4: Motivation & EngagementThu, Oct 8, 20269:00 AM11:00 AM
Module 5: Managing Through ChangeThu, Nov 12, 20269:00 AM11:00 AM
Integration Session 3Thu, Nov 26, 20269:00 AM10:00 AM
Module 6: Developing PeopleThu, Dec 10, 20269:00 AM11:00 AM
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Fall 2026 Cohort · Wednesday afternoons
Starts Sep 30, 2026 • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
SessionDateStartEnd
Module 1: The Manager MindsetWed, Sep 30, 20261:00 PM3:00 PM
Integration Session 1Wed, Oct 14, 202612:00 PM1:00 PM
Module 2: Effective Internal CommunicationsWed, Nov 11, 20261:00 PM3:00 PM
Module 3: Setting Expectations & DelegationWed, Dec 9, 20261:00 PM3:00 PM
Integration Session 2Wed, Jan 13, 202712:00 PM1:00 PM
Module 4: Motivation & EngagementWed, Jan 27, 20271:00 PM3:00 PM
Module 5: Managing Through ChangeWed, Feb 17, 202712:00 PM2:00 PM
Integration Session 3Wed, Mar 3, 202712:00 PM1:00 PM
Module 6: Developing PeopleWed, Mar 24, 20271:00 PM3:00 PM
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Winter 2027 Cohort · Tuesday afternoons
Starts Jan 26, 2027 • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
SessionDateStartEnd
Module 1: The Manager MindsetTue, Jan 26, 20271:00 PM3:00 PM
Integration Session 1Tue, Feb 9, 202712:00 PM1:00 PM
Module 2: Effective Internal CommunicationsTue, Feb 23, 20271:00 PM3:00 PM
Module 3: Setting Expectations & DelegationTue, Mar 23, 20271:00 PM3:00 PM
Integration Session 2Tue, Apr 6, 202712:00 PM1:00 PM
Module 4: Motivation & EngagementTue, Apr 27, 20271:00 PM3:00 PM
Module 5: Managing Through ChangeTue, May 25, 202712:00 PM2:00 PM
Integration Session 3Tue, Jun 8, 202712:00 PM1:00 PM
Module 6: Developing PeopleTue, Jun 22, 20271:00 PM3:00 PM
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Want a cohort built around your schedule?

A private cohort runs on your timeline, at a pace that fits your organization. Start as soon as four weeks from today. Book a meeting with Valentina Kibedi to explore a private team training experience for your people leaders.

Program Impact

Most managers are promoted for being great at their work, then handed a new title and expected to figure out the rest.

Figuring it out alone is slower, harder, and costlier than it needs to be — for the individual and their team.

That’s what our Management Training Program is built to change.

A manager gesturing while talking through a problem with a colleague

Here’s what starts to change when managers get the training they need.

For individuals

  • Hard conversations aren’t avoided
  • You delegate with confidence
  • You lead with empathy and accountability
  • You connect work to the organizational ‘why’
  • You respond instead of react

For organizations

  • Culture shifts, not just behaviour
  • Less escalation, more capacity
  • Teams take initiative and feel ownership
  • Retention improves when managers grow
  • Management becomes a strength, not a gap

The numbers behind the change

Before and after training with Laridae: 27% and 53% of managers felt prepared before; 94% and 93% felt prepared after.

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FAQ

My people are busy. What’s the time commitment?
Approximately 5 hours per month over six months — bi-weekly live sessions plus integration sessions. Most participants find the cadence sustainable alongside a full workload. [TODO: confirm/expand]
Do you record sessions?
Nope. Sessions are live and interactive by design — the value comes from the discussion and practice in the room.
We have more than 10 people. Should we enroll in the public cohort?
[TODO: answer — likely points toward private cohort recommendation for groups of 10+]
What if I have other topics in mind?
Private cohorts include expansion modules you can choose to add or swap, so the curriculum can flex to fit your team’s priorities.
Is funding available? Is your program eligible for the Ontario Job Grant (OJG)?
Yes — our Management Training Program is eligible for the Ontario Job Grant, and we’ve supported many clients through the application. To check eligibility or start an application, reach out to learning@laridaemc.com.

Have more questions about the program? Book a meeting with Valentina Kibedi, Laridae’s Director of Services.

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