September 22, 2026

At Cracow University of Technology, a pilot programme for developing leadership competencies is currently underway, consisting of two six-hour sessions for Heads of Departments and Laboratories, entitled: “The Power of Leadership – How to Inspire Your Team, Delegate Tasks Effectively, and Build a Feedback Culture in an Academic Environment”. 

The programme is being delivered by at the initiative of the Vice-Rector for Research of Cracow University of Technology,   
dr hab. inż. Magdaleny Niemczewskiej-Wójcik, prof. PK while its development was overseen by  
is responsible for its preparation and coordination. Cracow University of Technology Staff Development Office. 

The initiative is one of the activities undertaken by Cracow University of Technology as part of the implementation of the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) and the Cracow University of Technology Development Strategy for 2026–2031Its aim is to systematically strengthen the competencies of individuals in managerial positions and support the development of an organisational culture based on responsible leadership, collaboration, communication, and creating conditions conducive to employee development. 

The programme focuses on practical challenges related to managing teams in an academic environment. Participants work on, among other things, building leadership authority, effective task delegation, providing feedback, communication in multigenerational teams, and responding to conflicts  
in challenging professional situations. 

The workshop-based format of the sessions not only enables participants to develop their competencies, but also facilitates the exchange of experiences among Heads of Departments and collaborative work on solutions addressing real-world challenges related to managing teams at the University. 

The pilot programme is also part of developing a systematic approach to strengthening the competencies of the management staff at Cracow University of Technology. The participants’ experiences and the results of the programme evaluation will be used to plan further professional development initiatives that address employees’ needs and support the achievement of the University’s strategic objectives. 

The programme is coordinated by Cracow University of Technology Staff Development OfficeMore information is available at pk.edu.pl and on the BDK Facebook page.