Leading Change Academy

Leading Change Academy is a learning offering that provides Leadership Training Programs on community organizing and public narrative for organizers, trainers and coaches. All our programs and workshops are adapted from the work of Marshall Ganz at the Harvard Kennedy School and are offered online and in English.

We offer a calendar of programs and events for organizations and individuals led by coaches and trainers who have deep experience in teaching with Marshall Ganz and with our affiliate organizations. They come together as exceptionally skilled teaching teams to design and deliver powerful, deeply relational and culturally responsive workshops and trainings.

OUR PROGRAMS

ENTRY

Setting the Foundations

For whom?

Civic, advocacy, or grassroots organizers
Nonprofits/NGOs staff
Organization executives

Programs


An introductory overview of coaching and the five practices of community organizing and an opportunity to connect with other organizers from around the world and learn about the Leading Change Network. Read More	A workshop focusing on Public Narrative as a foundational step in organizing, in which participants will define their community’s purpose and inspire urgent action through crafting personal narratives rooted in shared values. Read More	A hands-on workshop on building collective agency and mobilizing people power for campaigns and institutions. Participants will delve deeper into learning and applying the five community organizing practices. Read More

ADVANCED

Building Coaches

For whom?

Intermediate and experienced organizers, campaigners, nonprofit staff, and volunteers
Graduates of organizing courses
Teaching fellows and trainer

Programs


This program supports grassroots organizers in campaign strategy, team building, recruitment, and understanding theories of change and power mapping. It bridges essential organizing skills with coaching abilities and provides hands-on learning through simulations. Read More	This program helps experienced coaches master coaching full linked narratives with key values, reflect on their coaching to identify strengths and areas for growth and develop plans to integrate Public Narrative into their leadership journey, coaching practices, and community organizing. Read More

PRO

Carrying It Forward

For whom?

Experienced coaches looking to become trainers and teachers, assuming prior knowledge of Public Narrative and Organizing frameworks from courses, workshops, or organizational training.

Programs


This program enhances teaching, training, and facilitation skills in Public Narrative and Organizing through interactive practice, continuous coaching to address challenges, and building confidence in a fun learning environment. Read More