The Leadership Collective
The Leadership Collective aims to address participants’ organizational needs, support leadership growth, and improve the quality and reach of services for Boston residents.
What is the Leadership Collective?
The Office of Human Services is hosting a six-month professional development series, called the Leadership Collective, from January to June 2027, to enhance:
- the leadership
- organizational management, and
- program development skills of up to 30 leaders from small Boston-based human services organizations.
The Leadership Collective aims to:
- address participants’ organizational needs
- support leadership growth, and
- improve the quality and reach of services for Boston residents
Participants will engage in interactive workshops, expert-led seminars, and peer learning sessions. They will receive individualized coaching, direct access to senior City leaders, and opportunities for collaboration.
Participants will meet monthly for in-depth sessions that include:
- facilitated discussions on organizational challenges
- hands-on leadership exercises, and
- guest speakers from leading Boston area human services professionals.
Sessions will offer networking and collaborative problem solving activities to help participants build lasting professional networks with peers facing similar challenges. Upon completion, each participant will receive a certificate of achievement from the Office of Human Services, recognizing their professional growth and commitment to the community.
Participant Eligibility
- Must work at a non-governmental human services organization that primarily serves Boston residents.
- Must be a seasoned human service professional
- Must be able to commit to one monthly in-person session from January to June and have your organization’s approval to participate.