Leaders in Leibniz institutes face complex management tasks. As well as staff recruitment and management and resource planning, they have to manage the sustainable development of their organisational units, formulate visions and strategies and work with their staff to implement them. Then there are research-specific management tasks such as safeguarding good scientific practice, making joint appointments to professorships and managing interdisciplinarity.
All these tasks pose particular challenges to leaders in a rapidly changing environment. To strengthen the leadership culture and improve leadership skills, the Leibniz Association promotes networking between colleagues and shared learning experiences through the Leibniz Leadership Academy.
Forum on Personnel Development
The information and networking meeting serves as a forum for participants to present their own topics relating to personnel development, engage in discussions within a trusting atmosphere, and jointly develop viable solutions.
New at Leibniz
The onboarding event for the top and second management level. Let's exchange ideas relating to the ‘Leibniz world’ and network with colleagues.
Forum science and research management
An event about entry and career opportunities in science management.
Leadership Lunches
Every eight weeks, we present stimulating ideas on all aspects of leadership in science organisations.
Work shadowing
The job shadowing programme serves personal as well as professional development. The initial aim is to gain an insight into a professional field and find out about a potential career path.
Leadership Toolbox
The Leadership Toolbox offers tools for a large number of leadership situations. From staff check-ins to staff appraisals and time management.
Reverse Mentoring
Younger people, such as doctoral researchers, act as mentors to staff with leadership experience, such as Leibniz Academy alumni, giving them insights into what life and work are like for the new generation.
Recommended reading and listening
Here you will find a small selection of recommended reading on the subject of leadership.
Careers in the Leibniz Association
The Leibniz Association offers a wide range of support and funding opportunities for scientific careers.