leadership academy
A flagship program for those ready to leverage growth and scale as a leader
15
Leaders per cohort for in-depth peer learning
4
Months program duration 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 startup
OR scaling an established, growing organization as a leader
OR leading a fast growing team within a SME organization
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 organizational culture that work without your constant presence.
Benefit from additional and exclusive program highlights:
Hogan Personality Assessment: Deep dive into your values, strengths, and how you lead under pressure.
Individual 1:1 Coaching: Exchange and reflect on what helps you foster real behavioral change and impact.
The arise Leadership Academy is hosted and delivered in cooperation with the Innovation Office of the University of Basel.
Your added value
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Designed to fit into the reality of high growth and fast-paced organizations. The program is structured for maximum efficiency - compact, hybrid, and immediately applicable without interrupting your day-to-day responsibilities.
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Our selection process ensures you learn alongside peers from various organizational backgrounds who navigate the same kind of challenges - building a network for continuous sparring and beyond.
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We replace abstract management theory with high-impact interactive formats. You leave each session with concrete tools to directly tackle real leadership challenges in your organization.
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Move beyond gut feeling with data-driven insights into your personality and values. Build on a scientific foundation to understand your leadership strengths - and where to grow.
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Gain direct exposure to experienced trainers and leadership coaches with extensive leadership backgrounds.
Program Overview
October 2026: Kickoff & Hogan Personality Assessment
Meet your cohort in a virtual kickoff and dive into your individual Hogan Personality Assessment in a 1:1 debrief with your coach. Together you will identify your leadership strengths and potential derailers - your personal foundation for your individual growth throughout the program.
Online
12. November 2026: Onsite 2 - Lead in Action
Lead when it counts. Take on leadership's most demanding moments - leading high-stakes conversations, handling difficult interactions up to separation and exit, and turning conflict from something to avoid into a source of clarity and progress. Anchored in resilience and self-management, you keep your footing through pressure, change, and difficult moments.
Breisach
22.- 23. October 2026: Onsite 1 - Know Yourself
Turn self-awareness into action. 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 rehearse the conversations that matter most - spotting potential, developing your people, and leading personal growth.
Freiburg
November 2026: Virtual sessions
Targeted virtual sessions sharpen your performance conversations and equip you with practical tools for self-management and leading through ambiguity.
Online
November/December 2026: Virtual sessions
Virtual sessions bridging into team leadership - deepening change management skills and introducing the dynamics of building and leading high-performing teams.
Online
08. December 2026: Onsite 3 - Shape Your Team
Learn to read and leverage team personalities, master delegation, and build sustainable leadership routines. Then step into what lasting leadership demands: guiding your team through change and deliberately shaping the culture you want.
Basel
December 2026: Closing
Celebrate the closing of the program jointly with your cohort!
Online
Your trainers
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Carolin brings 10+ years of leadership expertise across global corporates and SMEs, combining strategic business acumen with a deep understanding of people development and leadership effectiveness. Having designed and delivered learning and leadership programs for organizations such as Viessmann, Siemens and Allianz, she helps leaders master complex business challenges through sustainable behavioral 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 maximize 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 organizations such as Carrier and Siemens. She specializes 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 of 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 programs and thought leader, he combines practical leadership expertise with deep coaching capabilities to help leaders enhance collaboration, influence and organizational impact.
Your invest in yourself
Early Bird Ticket
Until August 15th
EUR 4.000 (excl. VAT)
Regular Ticket
EUR 4.990 (excl. VAT)
Corporates & VC
To support and sponsor your leaders, please contact us via leadership@badencampus.de
Apply now!
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Any questions?
Your Program Manager Nora is looking forward to your message!
FAQ
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The Leadership Academy is curated and offered by arise and by the Innovation Office of the University of Basel. It is designed for growth-oriented leaders who are actively scaling teams and organizations. You are a perfect fit if you are currently transitioning from a hands-on founder to a strategic CEO within your startup, managing a fast-growing team inside 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 program 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 onsite events and virtual sessions is required. The arise Leadership Academy is designed as a cohesive program where each session builds on the previous one. If you anticipate a scheduling conflict, please reach out to us in advance: leadership@badencampus.de
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Individual participants can enroll at the standard program fee - with an Early Bird rate available until July 17th. In case of any questions around our standard ticket please reach out to leadership@badencampus.de. Organizations looking to sponsor one or more participants benefit from our corporate pricing tiers, which include additional visibility and cohort access. If you as a company respresentative have questions about funding options, contact us at leadership@badencampus.de.
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The program fee covers full access to the curriculum, the individual Hogan Personality Assessment, 1:1 coaching, digital learning materials, and cold drinks and coffee throughout the day during onsite events. Accommodation, breakfast/dinner and travel to the onsite locations are not included and need to be arranged by the participants. Your Program Manager will provide you with some recommendations.