Northern Leadership Development Program (NLDP) – Level 2, Leadership in Action – Open Series
October 14 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Northern Leadership Development Program (NLDP)NLDP Level 2 delivery will focus on applied leadership principles and skills for NLDP graduates, or current northern leaders who have other leadership training and/or experience. Level 2 mirrors the delivery of Level 1 Modules 1 – 9, going further in-depth with specific focus on leadership in action.
NLDP Level 2 is a comprehensive program designed to provide leaders with advanced knowledge, skills, and tools to lead their teams and organizations effectively. This program is best suited for experienced leaders who are looking to develop and enhance their leadership abilities to take on increasingly challenges that are more significant.
NLDP Level 2 incorporates a combination of classroom learning, individual coaching, group workshops, and experiential learning activities. The focus is on developing skills in areas such as strategic thinking, decision-making, communication, conflict resolution, change management, and team building. Emphasis will be placed on application of learning between modules, with time to review concepts and develop applied learning plans during module delivery.
NLDP Lever 2 consists of nine modules. Each module, except for Modules 1 and 9, is 15 hours in length. The modules will be offered as a combination of in-person and online settings.
- Pre-entry Workshop (online) October 14, 2025
- Module 1 – Personal Development (in person) November 12 – 14, 2025
- Module 2 – Communication Skills/ Coach Mentoring (in person) December 16 & 17, 2025
- Module 3 – Effective Personal Leadership (online) January 20 & 21, 2026
- Module 4 – Effective Team Leadership (online) February 17 & 18, 2026
- Module 5 – Conflict Management (in person) March 3 & 4, 2026
- Module 6 – Leading While Managing (online) March 31 & April 1, 2026
- Module 7 – Problem Solving and Decision Making (online) April 21 & 22, 2026
- Module 8 – Diversity-Conscious Leadership (online) May 12 & 13, 2026
- Module 9 – Leadership in Action / Coach Mentoring (in person) June 9, 10 & 11, 2026
NLDP is more than just a conventional leadership program; it is designed to fundamentally change how participants view leadership, themselves, and their communities. The program fosters deep self-awareness, challenges existing beliefs, and encourages participants to develop a vision that aligns with the unique cultural, social, and economic contexts of the North. By emphasizing transformation, the NLDP aims to create leaders who can drive sustainable change in their communities.
For more information, please contact:
Karen Horn, Coordinator, Continuing Education Programs
Aurora College, Yellowknife/North Slave Campus
867-920-8802
khorn@auroracollege.ca
Wanda Roberts, BN, RN, M. Ed, Instructor, Northern Leadership Development Program
Aurora College, Yellowknife/North Slave Campus
867-767-8205
wroberts@auroracollege.ca
