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Program Dates
In-person sessions: 18th – 21st June 2026
Online sessions : 27 June – 15 August 2026
Venue:
Residential Program: Delhi & NCR
Program Duration
Scholarship Deadline: 4th May 2026
Application Deadline: 18th May 2026
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THE ILSS PEOPLE PRACTICES PROGRAM
Build organisations where people thrive — and missions scale.
Many social sector organisations struggle not because of strategy, but because their people systems fail to keep pace with growth.
The ILSS People Practices Program helps leaders design practical, mission-aligned people strategies that strengthen teams, leadership pipelines, and organisational culture.
“Few organisations have succeeded by purely relying on their leader’s charisma and organisation’s vision to become talent-pullers.These need to be combined with a compelling and distinctive employee value proposition.”
– ADITYA NATRAJ, CEO,Piramal Foundation
“With a vision as audacious as ours we need highly skilled people on our team. Our volunteers are our most valuable asset and they comprise a mix between ones that hold key positions within our organisation as well those that are experts in their own fields.”
– ARCHANA CHANDRA, CEO, Jai Vakeel Foundation
“Leaders need to recognize and prioritize HR as a core function. As organizations grow, leaders must be mindful of building a strong culture, a common language that influences how their people across the organization behave.”
– ENMA POPLI, Leadership Coach & HR Advisor to Jai Vakeel Foundation
“Few organisations have succeeded by purely relying on their leader’s charisma and organisation’s vision to become talent-pullers.These need to be combined with a compelling and distinctive employee value proposition.”
– ADITYA NATRAJ, CEO,Piramal Foundation
“With a vision as audacious as ours we need highly skilled people on our team. Our volunteers are our most valuable asset and they comprise a mix between ones that hold key positions within our organisation as well those that are experts in their own fields.”
– ARCHANA CHANDRA, CEO, Jai Vakeel Foundation
“Leaders need to recognize and prioritize HR as a core function. As organizations grow, leaders must be mindful of building a strong culture, a common language that influences how their people across the organization behave.”
– ENMA POPLI, Leadership Coach & HR Advisor to Jai Vakeel Foundation
PROGRAM OUTCOMES:
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People-centric leadership lens
Talent, culture & leadership systems as strategic levers for resilient institutions
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People philosophy
A clear HR vision aligned with your organisation’s purpose, values, and growth stage
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Strategy blueprint
A practical people strategy to build and nurture strong teams and leadership over time
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Systems design tools
Practices across the full employee journey — attract, grow, and retain mission-driven talent
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Change capability
Influence founders, engage leadership, and drive lasting organisational change
WHO IS THE PROGRAM FOR?
If you are leading or building teams in the social sector, this program is for you. Criteria for eligibility for the People Practices Program are listed below:
Social Purpose Organizations with:
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with 3+ years of existence -
2Cr+ Budget. -
10+ full-time employees. -
At the stage of Growing, scaling, or at an inflection point
Who attends?
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HR Leaders/ People & Culture Head/ CHRO -
Organization Decision Makers (Founder/COO/CEO/Strategy Lead)
THE LEARNING JOURNEY
Build the people systems your mission needs to thrive.
This 10-week blended program begins with a 4-day residential springboard, enabling deep peer learning, mentorship, and community building. Through contextual and experiential sessions, participants learn, apply, and design practical people practices for their organisations.
Program curriculum includes:
I. Lead Yourself
Purpose, Values & People Leadership
A clear HR vision aligned with your organisation’s purpose, values, and growth stage
II. Build Your People Philosophy
Aligning Mission, Culture & Talent
Understand how investing in people drives mission impact and articulate a people philosophy rooted in culture, equity, and organisational values.
III. Attract & Align Talent
Organisation Design & Hiring
Align roles and structures with strategy while designing inclusive hiring practices, EVP, onboarding systems, and core HR policies.
IV. Develop & Sustain Teams
Performance, Learning & Engagement
Build inclusive performance systems, strengthen feedback practices, and design learning and engagement systems that support teams.
V. Build Your People Practices Blueprint
From Insight to Action
Translate learning into a practical People Practices Blueprint with OKRs, an implementation roadmap, and change strategy.
Featured Faculty & Speakers
FAQs
1. What is the format and duration of the program?
The Program will run in a blended format for 10 weeks as follows:
- In-person (Residential – Springboard): 18th June to 21st June 2026 in Delhi-NCR
- Online Learning & Mentoring: 22nd June to 15th August 2026 (8 weeks)
2. What is the expected time commitment?
- In-person sessions: 8 hours per day, for 4 days
- Virtual sessions: 4-6 hours per week, for 9 weeks
- Virtual mentoring and cohort connects: 1-2 hours thrice in 9 weeks
3. I am not free on weekdays. What will be the timings of the online sessions?
The live online sessions are scheduled to accommodate working professionals:
- Day: Friday to Wednesday
- Time: Sessions are held on Wednesday from 6:00–8:00 PM and Saturdays between 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM. If a session coincides with a national festival, it will be rescheduled within the same week to ensure the program is completed within the 10-week timeline.
Any additional work (reflection, assignments, peer conversations) can be completed flexibly during the week.
4. What is the fee structure for the program?
- The program fee is ₹1,00,000 + 18% GST. This includes accommodation and meals during the 4-day residential Springboard. Merit & need-based scholarships are available.
5. What is the payment process?
- Once your candidature has been confirmed, we will share the bank payment details with you to pay the fee.
6. What other elements are covered in the program fee?
The program fee covers:
- Participation in all in-person and online learning sessions
- Program materials and resources
- Mentoring and peer learning engagements
- Accommodation and meals during the 4-day residential (Springboard)
Note: Travel to and from the venue is not included.
7. Can non-Indian citizens apply for the program?
- Yes. The program is, however, mapped to weekends as per IST timelines so you should expect to manage your schedule to align with the program sessions.
Program Details
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Program Dates: 18th – 21st June 2026 -
Program Fees – 1,00,000 + 18%GST -
Scholarship Deadline: 4th May 2026 -
Application Deadline: 18th May 2026