EMBO Lab Leadership for Group Leaders
A leadership course for scientists who lead a research group. Develop your leadership skills, empower your team, and get great research done.
Why this course is for you
If you are leading a research group, then this course is for you. We will help you lead with clarity, confidence, and empathy to get innovative, reproducible science done. We will help you apply the new tools and theory directly to your challenges.
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Motivating people with different needs and expectations
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Handling difficult conversations about performance and behaviour
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Addressing conflict before it damages the team
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Building a team that works effectively without relying on you for everything
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Influencing peers and senior colleagues
Choose from the menu below whether you’d like to explore courses in 2026 or 2027 for more information, prices, and availability.
After taking this course, I am well equipped to lead my research team. I am a better supervisor, capable of delegating tasks, solving conflicts, and managing my employees.
Anna Starnawska | Assistant Professor
Aarhus University
This course provided leadership exercises directly applicable to my daily work. The in-person meetings facilitated valuable peer exchanges, making it a memorable experience.
Nicolas Huguenin | Group Leader
ETH Zürich
The course has been a game changer in my leadership journey! Empowering me with crucial aspects like team management and conflict resolution.
Isis N. O. Souza | Assistant Professor
University of Rio de Janeiro
EMBO Lab Leadership at your Institute
If you have a group of leaders that you would like to train together – maximising the benefit of the course by creating supportive, professional relationships between them in addition to building their leadership skills – then we’re happy to come to you! Find out how…