Leadership Academy
A flagship programme for those ready to drive growth and scale as a leader
15
Leaders per cohort for in-depth peer learning
3
Programme duration in months, delivered in hybrid formats
3
In-person workshops in Freiburg (DE), Breisach (DE) & Basel (CH)
Virtual lectures and hybrid collaboration
Access to an exclusive network and an alumni community
First cohort launching in autumn 2026
You are
Transitioning from founder to leader within your start-up
OR scaling an established, growing organisation as a leader
OR leading a fast-growing team within an SME organisation
OR fostering innovation teams within universities or research institutes
Based on three pillars
#1 Know Yourself
Decode your leadership personality and build the understanding and resilience to lead through ambiguity and rapid growth.
#2 Lead in Action
Develop core people-leader skills that scale: from talent development to conflict and change management – applied directly to your growth challenges.
#3 Shape your Team
Navigate team dynamics and design leadership routines, as well as an organisational culture that functions effectively without your constant presence.
Benefit from additional and exclusive programme highlights:
Hogan Personality Assessment: Take a deep dive into your values, strengths and how you lead under pressure.
Individual 1:1 coaching: Exchange ideas and reflect on what helps you foster real behavioural change and make an impact.
The Arise Leadership Academy is hosted and delivered in cooperation with the Innovation Office of the University of Basel.
Your trainers
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Carolin brings over 10 years’ leadership expertise across global corporations and SMEs, combining strategic business acumen with a deep understanding of people development and leadership effectiveness. Having designed and delivered learning and leadership programmes for organisations such as Viessmann, Siemens and Allianz, she helps leaders master complex business challenges through sustainable behavioural change. As a certified systemic business coach and Hogan specialist, she has worked with leaders at all levels for many years to unlock the full potential of individuals and teams and maximise their leadership impact
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Lena combines hands-on leadership experience with a strong track record in leading large-scale learning and development initiatives across global organisations such as Carrier and Siemens. She specialises in designing learning architectures built around real leadership challenges – drawing on her own experience as both a team manager and project lead in hybrid, matrixed environments. As a certified Hogan and Leadership Versatility 360° practitioner, she helps leaders translate feedback and insights into meaningful development and action.
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Mauricio has more than 20 years’ international leadership experience, having led global teams across the healthcare industry (Novartis, MSD and Pfizer). As a certified Senior Team and Executive Coach (ICF PCC, EMCC Senior Practitioner), facilitator of leadership programmes and thought leader, he combines practical leadership expertise with in-depth coaching skills to help leaders enhance collaboration, influence and organisational impact.
Your added value
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Designed to fit the reality of high-growth, fast-paced organisations. The programme is structured for maximum efficiency – compact, hybrid and immediately applicable without disrupting your day-to-day responsibilities.
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Our selection process ensures you learn alongside peers from a variety of organisational backgrounds who are facing similar challenges – building a network for ongoing collaboration and beyond.
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We replace abstract management theory with high-impact interactive formats. You leave each session with concrete tools to tackle real leadership challenges within your organisation head-on.
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Go beyond gut feelings with data-driven insights into your personality and values. Build on a scientific foundation to understand your leadership strengths – and where you can grow.
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Gain direct exposure to experienced trainers and leadership coaches with extensive leadership backgrounds.
Programme Overview
October 2026: Kick-off & Hogan Personality Assessment
Meet your cohort at a virtual kick-off and delve into your individual Hogan Personality Assessment during a one-to-one debrief with your coach. Together, you will identify your leadership strengths and potential pitfalls – your personal foundation for individual growth throughout the programme.
Online
12 November 2026: Onsite 2 – Lead in Action
Lead when it counts. Tackle leadership’s most demanding moments – leading high-stakes conversations, handling difficult interactions right through to separation and exit, and turning conflict from something to be avoided into a source of clarity and progress. Grounded in resilience and self-management, you maintain your composure through pressure, change and difficult moments.
Breisach
22–23 October 2026: Onsite 1 – Know Yourself
Turn self-awareness into action. Together with your cohort, you will deepen your leadership identity, put core leadership and communication models into practice, and learn to give feedback that drives personal growth rather than defensiveness. In learning peer groups, you will practise the conversations that matter most – spotting potential, developing your people, and leading personal growth.
Freiburg
November 2026: Virtual sessions
Targeted virtual sessions help you refine your performance discussions and equip you with practical tools for self-management and leading in times of uncertainty.
Online
November/December 2026: Virtual sessions
Virtual sessions bridging the gap to team leadership – deepening change management skills and introducing the dynamics of building and leading high-performing teams.
Online
8 December 2026: Onsite 3 – Shape Your Team
Learn to recognise and make the most of team personalities, master delegation, and build sustainable leadership routines. Then take on the challenges of lasting leadership: guiding your team through change and deliberately shaping the culture you want.
Basel
December 2026: Closing
Celebrate the end of the programme together with your cohort!
Online
Invest in yourself
Early Bird Ticket
Until 23 August
EUR 4,000 (excl. VAT)
Standard Ticket
EUR 4,990 (excl. VAT)
Corporates & VC
To support and sponsor your leaders, please contact us via leadership@badencampus.de
Apply now!
Apply now!
Any questions?
Your Programme Manager, Nora, is looking forward to hearing from you!
FAQ
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The Leadership Academy is curated and delivered by Arise and the Innovation Office of the University of Basel. It is designed for growth-oriented leaders who are actively scaling teams and organisations. You are the ideal candidate if you are currently transitioning from a hands-on founder to a strategic CEO within your start-up, managing a fast-growing team within an SME, or fostering high-potential innovation groups within research institutions. Our application process ensures that every participant brings relevant experience and a genuine commitment to growth, so you learn alongside peers who are operating at the same level.
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The programme is primarily delivered in English. Where a cohort or learning peer group is predominantly German-speaking, sessions may be conducted in German. All written materials and frameworks are in English.
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Attendance at all on-site events and virtual sessions is required. The Arise Leadership Academy is designed as a cohesive programme in which each session builds on the previous one. If you anticipate a scheduling conflict, please contact us in advance: leadership@badencampus.de
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Individual participants can enrol at the standard programme fee – with an Early Bird rate available until 17 July. If you have any questions regarding our standard ticket, please contact leadership@badencampus.de. Organisations looking to sponsor one or more participants can benefit from our corporate pricing tiers, which include additional visibility and access to the cohort. If you, as a company representative, have any questions about funding options, please contact us at leadership@badencampus.de.
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The programme fee covers full access to the curriculum, the individual Hogan Personality Assessment, one-to-one coaching, digital learning materials, and cold drinks and coffee throughout the day during on-site events. Accommodation, breakfast/dinner and travel to the on-site locations are not included and must be arranged by the participants. Your Programme Manager will provide you with some recommendations.