Sponsorship for Communities of Practice

A 3-day retreat for board members and leaders ready to support thriving communities of practice.

In a time when cross-functional collaboration and grassroots learning are more critical than ever, this retreat offers leaders a practical path to creating the conditions where communities of practice can thrive. Participants will gain tools to strengthen the link between board-level strategy and front-line innovation by embracing social learning as a strategic capability.

Why This Matters:

Many organisations aim to build learning cultures, but few know how to do it in a way that empowers people across all levels. This retreat helps leaders see how their role in sponsorship, not just oversight, can catalyse genuine value creation. Drawing from real-world cases, we’ll show how communities of practice can bridge silos, align with strategy and drive both innovation and engagement.

What You’ll Experience:

This retreat is both strategic and hands-on. Participants will explore case studies, share stories and engage in methods designed to spark learning, reflection and action. You will:

• Examine different models to understand how communities of practice can scale across large organisations
• Practice value creation techniques and build value creation agendas tailored to your organisational context
• Learn how to sponsor and support learning spaces without dominating them
• Engage in peer-led activities like Fishbowl debates, storytelling and co-design

This is not just about creating communities, it’s about enabling them to thrive and matter in the life of your organisation.

Who is this for:

This retreat is designed for:

• Board members and trustees
• Senior and mid-level leaders supporting learning and innovation
• Community of Practice sponsors and enablers
• Leaders in public institutions, private sector organisations and mission-driven networks

You’ll find this valuable if you want to:

• Create the conditions for communities of practice to emerge and grow
• Move from passive oversight to active sponsorship of learning and collaboration
• Bridge strategy and practice through value-driven engagement
• Learn practical ways to support, evaluate and sustain social learning initiatives

Key outcomes:

You will leave with:

• A working value creation agenda for your organisation
• A practical action plan to launch or support communities of practice
• Deeper understanding of how strategic sponsorship enables grassroots learning
• Tools to evaluate social learning spaces using stories, indicators and engagement metrics
• Access to post-workshop support, including a private peer learning network and optional coaching

Special guests: to be announced

Agenda (09:00-20:00 all days)

Day 1: September 1 (late afternoon programme and dinner included)

Day 2: September 2 (late afternoon programme and dinner included)

Day 3: September 3 (late afternoon programme and dinner included)

Location

Located in the coastal town of Helsingør, just across the Øresund from Sweden, Konventum offers a unique blend of natural beauty, modern design and historic significance. Ferries run every 20 minutes to nearby Helsingborg, perfect for a cross-border dinner during the retreat.

Travel & Lodging

On-site lodging is available at Konventum and nearby Hotel Højstrupgaard, just a 2-minute walk from the Forest House, where I will host this retreat. The venue is 50 minutes from Copenhagen Airport by car or train and easily reachable from central Copenhagen

What’s included

3 days of immersive retreat content and facilitation; All retreat materials and resources; Daily refreshments, breakfasts, lunches and dinners; Networking opportunities with peers and facilitators.

What’s not included

Travel to and from Copenhagen.

Accommodation

Group discounts

Group discounts may be available upon request. Please contact connect@sociallearningtalent.com for more details.

Register Now

Ready to ignite sponsorship and empower communities of practice?

Space is limited to ensure a comfortable and impactful learning experience. Secure your spot today!

For any inquiries, please contact connect@sociallearningtalent.com.