Leading Strategic Change and Innovation (LSCI) Leadership Program
The Potential Group has been supporting leaders to lead profound change for over 30 years. Our generative approach to change leadership has been leveraged by health and academic organizations across Canada. As we do our work, we have noticed that leaders across these sectors have capacity for initiating and launching change; the challenge often occurs around sustaining engagement and maintaining momentum. Sustainable change in a complex system is a dance between reinforcing a galvanizing vision, implementing concrete and measurable goals, and adapting to changing environment and emerging ideas.
Leading Strategic Change and Innovation (LSCI) is a 9 month coaching and learning program for leaders who are looking to enhance their effectiveness in leading strategy and change through relevant, practical and timely learning and thought partnership with peers and highly skilled leadership coaches/consultants. The program is especially meaningful for clients who want to build upon and leverage planning work already done to bring key initiatives to life.
Our flagship learning program is our 9 month Leading Strategic Change and Innovation Leadership program.
Program Elements:
Four one-day workshops to share models, tools and perspectives on strategy and change leadership
7 individual coaching sessions for each participant
Opportunity to engage additional coaching at a discounted
“The Potential Group teaches and develops with you tools to leverage the strengths, intentions and successes your teams already have to create momentum (aka enthusiasm) to move your projects forward. Whether it is patient and staff safety, team resilience or a new initiative, the skills I learned help me and the team recognize what is working well and how to use that knowledge to direct and energize all for the work ahead. ”
2025/26 Dates and Times
Introductory In-Person Workshop
September 10, 2025 - 9:00-4:00pm EST
Coaching
October + November
Program Workshop #2
December 4, 2025 - 9:00-4:00pm EST
Coaching
January + February
Program Workshop #3
March 4, 2026 - 9:00-4:00pm EST
Coaching
April + May
Program Workshop #4
June 4, 2026 - 9:00-4:00pm EST
Closing Coaching Session
Fees and How to Apply
Fees: The cost of this program is $5900, which includes all workshops and coaching sessions for the year. Discounted Rate: $4500 if you apply before July 31, 2025. (Discounted rates and bursaries are available for organizations and people from equity-deserving groups - see below).
How to Apply: The program will begin in September 2025. If you are interested in being part of this powerful program, apply now or contact us if you would like more information. Note that space is limited.
Note: Three of the four workshops are virtual and take place on Zoom; the other one may be in person in Toronto. All coaching sessions are virtual and take place with on Zoom or by phone
Bursaries Available
As part of our commitment to equity and inclusion, we are offering a bursary to support two participants, free of charge, to participate in this year’s Leading Strategic Change and Innovation (LSCI) program.
The bursary is open to young leaders and people from underserved groups or who are working with marginalized populations. If you or someone you know works in the health or academic sector with a strong commitment to driving meaningful change, but face financial barriers to access - we encourage you to apply. This is a unique opportunity to gain access to nine months of interactive learning, peer discussion, and expert coaching to help you sustain momentum and lead more effectively in complex systems.
Applications to be considered for one of these sponsored spots are due by July 31st
What People Are Saying
“The LSCI program should be a must for all leaders at all levels of an organization. It truly drives a way of thinking and empowers leaders to strategically drive newness – new programs, change management and strategic growth. Thanks to Einstein we know that things in motion stay in motion unless acted on by an unbalanced force. LSCI adds to your toolkit when dealing with those unbalanced forces through generativity..”
— 2024/25 LSCI Participant“I had the privilege to participate in this unique leadership program with the Potential Group. I loved every session which also gave me the opportunity to network with other leaders in the industry. I was able to gain many valuable tools that will assist me in my leadership role, especially when it comes to change management and leading change in a strategic direction. The course provided me with real examples, focus groups opportunities, and case studies. I would recommend this program to any leader in a heartbeat, plus they provided me with coaching sessions which have been extremely valuable to navigate challenging situations or conversations in my role”.
— 2024/25 LSCI Participant“I highly recommend The Potential Group’s Leading Strategic Change and Innovation program for new and seasoned leaders.The program sessions provided a lot of useful and practical information and created the opportunity for collaborative discussion and engagement with leaders in similar sector roles. The one-on-one coaching that was coupled with the sessions helped apply the learning into my day-to-day, allowing for direct use of the skills in real time. From the impact and importance of generative questions to learning about my own ways of working, the LSCI program has already had a notable impact on the way I work and has improved my coaching with my team. It’s a valuable and worthwhile program and Danny and Cate are great to work with, and a lot of fun!”
— 2023/24 LSCI Participant