Program and Learning Objectives
The Think Tank Leadership and Management Training is based upon a competency framework specifically designed to enhance critical leadership skills in the “business of expertise”, tailored to the think tank (or “applied research”) environment. During the program, you will apply practical management approaches and reflect on sectoral shifts as well as your leadership responsibilities.
Through a combination of expert input and exercises, you will gain practical tools and methods to excel in your role and apply appropriate practices for agile think tank work. The training offers a great opportunity to connect with peers and industry experts, expand your professional network, and exchange on common challenges.
After completing the program, you will be able to:
- Understand sectoral change and its implications for the “business of expertise” and the role of think tanks;
- Develop and position impactful research strategies in an evolving market of ideas;
- Design effective research projects in a think tank environment (planning, budgeting, managing, and evaluating);
- Define and advance your role within and beyond your organization;
- Shape organizational development – bottom up, top down, and across teams;
- Catalyze team success by guiding, supervising, and mentoring your team members and giving them feedback and assessments effectively.
Benefits for Your Think Tank
- Strengthen staff and leadership capacities;
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaborative problem-solving, and continuous improvement;
- Adapt to evolving policy landscapes and stakeholder expectations;
- Set impulses for organizational change in the think tank landscape;
- Expand networks and partnerships with think tanks and key stakeholders
Participants
The training program is open to professionals from think tanks and policy-oriented research institutions with a team leadership position based in Germany. Participants should have research project management as at least one of their responsibilities.
Tuition Fee
Participation in the Leadership and Management Training is possible for a fee of EUR 790,00 (excl. statutory VAT). The tuition fee covers all expert lectures, learning materials as well as lunch and coffee breaks. The fee does not include travel and accommodation. Participants are responsible for arranging and covering these
Curriculum & Training Dates
- Module I – Sectoral Change and Managing Research Projects
September 17, 2:00 PM – September 19 , 6:00 PM, MERICS (Berlin)
- Two Online Peer-Learning Sessions – Working on Leadership Challenges
September 23, 09:30 AM – 11:30 AM October 7, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Module II – Leading a Team and Organizational Change
October 15, 2:00 PM – October 17, 6:00 PM, DGAP(Berlin)
How to Apply
The Call for Applications will open on February 26, 2025.
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Contact
Wanda Nick
MERICS Lead Think Tank Lab
Email: leadership.training@thinktanklab.org
Web: www.thinktanklab.org
