Community
Leadership grows through connection. The Leadership Academy community creates space for researchers to learn from each other, share experiences, and build lasting professional relationships that reach beyond formal training.
Our community will bring together early-career researchers, established scientists, and industry leaders through informal meetups, inspiring leadership stories from Czech and international leaders, cross-sector networking events, and ongoing peer support.
The detailed programme will be announced soon.
Upcoming events
- Talent Management for Startups and Tech CompaniesNovember 6, 2025Workshop
– Modern talent management means attracting great people and helping them thrive.Read more ↗︎ - Strategic Leadership: From Vision to ResultsDecember 3, 2025Webinar
– A strong vision and a clear strategy are the foundation of every successful research organization.Read more ↗︎ - Team Leadership: How to Build and Lead a Successful TeamOctober 29, 2025Webinar
– Excellent research is not just about individual expertise.Read more ↗︎ - Strategic Leadership: How to Create, Share, and Live Institutional CultureDecember 11, 2025Webinar
– Leadership is not only about achieving results today – it is also about shaping the future.Read more ↗︎ - Team Leadership: Everyday Work with Your TeamNovember 14, 2025Webinar
– Effective leadership is not just about setting direction – it’s about guiding people.Read more ↗︎ - Self-Leadership: What the Leader’s Role Really Means in PracticeOctober 23, 2025Webinar
– Taking on a leadership role is more than just a change in title – it’s a shift in mindset.Read more ↗︎ - Self-Leadership: How to Be a Good Boss to YourselfOctober 1, 2025Webinar
– Leadership begins with leading yourself.Read more ↗︎ - Leadership Matters: Shaping the Future of Research InstitutionsSeptember 15, 2025Conference
– Join us for the inaugural conference launching the Leadership Academy initiative.Read more ↗︎
Voices of Leadership
Matouš Glanc
– If we have a good environment and strong culture, we will attract more talent from outside, bringing expertise from top countries and leading institutions. This can set off a positive feedback loop and contribute to higher impact and competitiveness of Czech science. Read more ↗︎
– If we have a good environment and strong culture, we will attract more talent from outside, bringing expertise from top countries and leading institutions. This can set off a positive feedback loop and contribute to higher impact and competitiveness of Czech science. Read more ↗︎Adam Pruška
– A lot of people do great science; that’s not outstanding. What we need is for leaders and institutions to give us space and time not only for hard work in the lab, but also for building networks and developing soft skills. Read more ↗︎
– A lot of people do great science; that’s not outstanding. What we need is for leaders and institutions to give us space and time not only for hard work in the lab, but also for building networks and developing soft skills. Read more ↗︎Jan Brajer
– Thanks to strategic leadership and improved management, the success rate in our projects grew rapidly in just a few years, from 25% to 46%. Read more ↗︎
– Thanks to strategic leadership and improved management, the success rate in our projects grew rapidly in just a few years, from 25% to 46%. Read more ↗︎Eliška Handlířová
– The people who might benefit the most from the leadership training are usually those most hesitant to participate. Read more ↗︎
– The people who might benefit the most from the leadership training are usually those most hesitant to participate. Read more ↗︎Pavel Plevka
– Our responsibility as leaders is to support the development of every individual in the group, not just those who publish in prestigious journals. Caring for all team members is crucial for overall success. Read more ↗︎
– Our responsibility as leaders is to support the development of every individual in the group, not just those who publish in prestigious journals. Caring for all team members is crucial for overall success. Read more ↗︎Marijke Lein
– Trust and autonomy are something that people really value a lot in scientific teams. They want to be considered as good scientists, not needing to be taken by the hand, but able to make their own decisions. This is fundamental for a positive work culture and scientific excellence. Read more ↗︎
– Trust and autonomy are something that people really value a lot in scientific teams. They want to be considered as good scientists, not needing to be taken by the hand, but able to make their own decisions. This is fundamental for a positive work culture and scientific excellence. Read more ↗︎Tomáš Mocek
– Leadership in science means so much more than just managing experiments, developing new theory, or ticking off project milestones — it is about inspiring people, shaping culture, and creating space where bold ideas can truly thrive. Read more ↗︎
– Leadership in science means so much more than just managing experiments, developing new theory, or ticking off project milestones — it is about inspiring people, shaping culture, and creating space where bold ideas can truly thrive. Read more ↗︎Kateřina Komrsková
– My leadership approach is grounded in trust, motivation, and coordination to use and expand the inner strengths of my team. Micromanagement isn’t my style. Read more ↗︎
– My leadership approach is grounded in trust, motivation, and coordination to use and expand the inner strengths of my team. Micromanagement isn’t my style. Read more ↗︎