Harvard ManageMentor®

ALC is open to leaders in The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda who have their supervisor's approval to participate.

Participants must complete:

• 10 Core Courses.
• 2 Elective Courses.
• 2 Facilitation Courses.
• 3 Leadership Cafés.
• 1 On-the-Job Action Plan.

Participants are also expected to complete the LEADS Basics Leadership Certification. LEADS Basics is a self-paced online learning experience available in Workday and may be completed before or during participation in the program.

The program is designed for flexibility, allowing participants to progress at their own pace and complete all requirements within 10 months of enrollment.

• Change Management – Learn to navigate and lead through change with confidence.
• Decision Making – Strengthen your ability to make strategic, data-informed decisions.
• Strategic Thinking – Develop a future-focused mindset for long-term success.
• Developing Employees – Help your team grow through meaningful development strategies.
• Strategy Planning and Execution – Understand how to create and implement an effective strategy.
• Stress Management – Learn to manage stress for improved well-being and productivity.
• Team Management – Maximize team performance and collaboration.
• Attracting and Cultivating Talent – Hire, develop, and retain top talent.
• Crisis Management – Lead with clarity and compassion during crises.
• Delegating – Empower your team by delegating effectively.

Elective courses allow participants to customize their learning experience based on their leadership focus. Participants will complete two additional Harvard ManageMentor Courses as well as their Core Course.

These 90-minute online, interactive discussions provide space for leaders to engage with their peers, reflect on their learning and explore practical applications of leadership concepts in The Salvation Army’s mission. Each café is led and attended by Salvation Army leaders from across the Canada and Bermuda Territory. To see our Leadership Café offerings, visit our Program Calendar.

ALC participants can also take on facilitation roles, leading cafés for both Foundational and Advanced levels—an opportunity to develop public speaking, coaching and facilitation skills.

Harvard ManageMentor® awards a certificate for each completed course. Upon completing the program, participants will receive an official certification from The Salvation Army in the form of a shareable, verifiable digital badge through Credly.

• Self-paced – Participants progress through the program at a pace that works for their schedule while completing all program requirements within 10 months of enrollment.
• Participants set their own timelines and manage their own progress.
• 12 Harvard ManageMentor® courses require approximately 2 hrs each (24 hrs total).
• 3 Leadership Cafés and 2 Facilitation Workshops require an additional 7 hours.

Participants should expect to invest approximately 31 hours to complete the program, excluding the On-the-Job Action Plan, which is completed as part of regular work activities.

This program is fully funded by Leadership Development as part of The Salvation Army’s investment in growing strong leaders across the territory. There is no cost to you or your ministry unit.

• Develop advanced leadership skills for greater mission impact.
• Strengthen decision-making, strategic thinking and team management.
• Gain hands-on experience in facilitation and leadership coaching.
• Connect with leaders across the territory and develop your support network.