Detailed Programme Flow
Discover the full 10-week Novya Leadership Lab Journey.
Duration: 10 Week
19 Jan - 27 March
19 Jan - 27 March
Format: 6 Sessions
2 in-person, 4 online
2 in-person, 4 online
Location: Brussels
EU Quarter
EU Quarter
Cohort Size: ≤ 12
plus individual session(s)
Pre-Programme Start
Welcome
Leadership Lab Package
Curated materials introducing the Leadership Lab, structure, expectations, and key learning themes.
Intake & Self-Reflection
Online questionnaire on goals, current context, and leadership style plus an coaching welcome call (Pro & Plus Packages).
Digital Campus Kick-Off
Access to the Novya online platform and cohort space to begin guided self-exploration and connection.
Module 1
Knowing Yourself to Lead Others: Clarity, Confidence, and Self-Leadership
19 January | 2-5 pm | In-Person
Kick-Off: Your Nonprofit Leadership Journey
Stepping Into the Novya Leadership Lab
Discover the vision, goals, and methods of the Lab, meet key contributors, and see how this journey can support your leadership growth.
Exploring Your Leadership Challenges and Aspirations
Surface real leadership tensions, name your biggest challenges and hopes, and experience how peer coaching can turn them into learning and momentum.
Setting Yourself Up for Success
Get to know your coach and peers, define personal leadership goals, and agree how you’ll support each other throughout the program.
30 January | 9-10:30 am | Online
Self-Leadership: Clarity, Energy, and Confidence
Getting to Know Your Unique Leadership Profile
Explore your strengths, challenges, and leadership style for more authenticity and impact.
Building Sustainable Self-Leadership Practices
Identify what fuels you and design positive habits that foster focused, sustainable performance.
Communicating for Clarity and Impact
Spot your communication patterns and practice techniques to express yourself with confidence.
Module 2
Guiding Others to Impact: Teams, Stakeholders, and Board Dynamics
13 February | 9-10:30 am | Online
Leading Through Clarity, Connection and Focus
Leading Through Clear Purpose and Direction
Inspire people by setting clear goals and guiding others toward shared impact.
Mobilising and Building Support
Engage your team, board, donors and members; align expectations and collect actionable feedback.
Protecting Focus and Enforcing Strategic Boundaries
Identify priority areas and establish clear, respectful limits with members, boards, and staff.
27 February | 9-10:30 am | Online
Navigating Tough Conversations and Strengthen Relationships
Motivating Teams and Empowering Performance
Use evidence-based approaches to inspire staff, raise expectations, and improve outcomes.
Preparing for and Leading Difficult Conversations
Practice frameworks and role-play to plan, deliver, and follow up on challenging conversations.
Managing Complex Stakeholder Relationships
Navigate boards, volunteers, and demanding stakholders by aligning interests, setting clear boundaries, and building constructive relationships.
Module 3
Steering Through Change: Developing Strategies, Buy-in, and Lasting Impact
13 March | 9-10:30 am | Online
Leading Change: From Recognition to Results
Spotting the Signals That Matter
Identify emerging trends, stakeholder needs, and regulatory shifts before they become urgent organizational demands.
Building the Case for Change
Craft compelling narratives that transform stakeholder resistance into support for necessary transitions.
Leading the Change Journey
Test practical nonprofit change roadmaps that anticipate resistance points and build momentum through early wins.
27 March | 9 am - 12:30 am | In Person
Integration for Sustainable Leadership
Anchoring Your Sustainable Leadership Practice
Consolidate learnings and set daily habits, routines, and rituals that sustain resilience and long-term impact.
Connecting Your Journey with Your NonProfit's Strategy
Connect your leadership growth to your nonprofit's goals to drive meaningful, strategic impact.
Committing to Peer Support and Ongoing Growth
Celebrate your progress, set concrete commitments, and join an alumni network for continued support.
Start Your Journey