Conference

Interdisciplinary Leadership Symposium: Where does leadership reside?

Date

Tuesday 21 January 2025

Time

13:30 - 18:00 hour

Address

Wijnhaven
Turfmarkt 99
2511 DP Den Haag

Get together and meet like-minded researchers

Leadership in academia transcends individual disciplines. However, despite its multifaceted character, interdisciplinary collaboration remains a challenge. This Interdisciplinary Leadership Symposium brings together researchers from across the university to exchange ideas, explore the diverseness of leadership research, and celebrate the value of inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration in this field.

Why you should attend?

This symposium unites researchers interested in leadership, highlighting the diversity of leadership initiatives in education and academia across the university. The programme includes thought-provoking talks from (guest)speakers and interactive workshops, offering practical insights into conducting leadership research and understanding its impact. We provide you with practical tips at our information market where university representatives will be available to share resources, expertise, and guidance to support new and innovative initiatives.

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About the symposium

The day's program is as follows:

Time	Activity
13.00-13.30	Walk-in
13.30-14.15	Plenary programme: Introduction and Relevance Welcome speech by Ben Kuipers, Director at the Leiden Leadership Centre Keynote speaker Alex Maas, acting deputy director-general at the DG for the senior civil service (part of the ministry of the interior and kingdom relations), will address how his DG combines day-to-day practices with (academic) research about public leadership. One example is the use of the vision on public leadership, which was developed in collaboration with Leiden Leadership Centre and is now an integral part of the work of the DG for the senior civil service.
14.15-15.00	Workshop round 1: Getting familiar Leadership in Research: Interdisciplinary Research Explained Leiden University has many researchers conducting interdisciplinary research practices. This workshops will highlight multiple researches conducted in a multidisciplinary team, with Lars Venneman about the role of leadership on equal opportunities in primary education and Dr. S. van der Veen on the role of leadership while conducting interdisciplinary researches.  Leaderschap in Education: Developing the Leaders of Tomorrow Leadership is a key theme across many programs at Leiden University. David Oppenhuizen will share his part on leadership development for general practicioners, while Dr. S.R. Koendjbiharie will share her observations of different but also similar types of leadership with students and their teachers.
15.00-15.30	Networking session centered around a chosen leadership theme.
15.30-16.15	Workshop round 2: Going in-depth Leaderschip in Research: Innovative Research Methods In this workshop you will gain insight in the multitude research methods that can be used to conduct leadership research. Dr. Pam ten Broeke tells about her diary study within the context of health care. Bahar Heinis shares her unique intervention method on change leadership within the public sector.   Leadership in Practice: Inspiration for Cooperation How does personal leadership translate into concrete competencies and behaviors? And how can a common language enhance collaboration? This workshop, conducted by Petra Boerlage and Suzanne Brinkman, explores the Leiden Leadership framework that aligns core values with actionable practices, driving personal and team growth. Be inspired to apply it in your work.
16.15-16.20	Break
16.20-16.45	Plenary programme: Community and Impact Speech by the Leiden Leadership Centre: Creating an university-wide leadership community  Short information market presentations by attending organisations
16.45-18.00	Information market showcasing key centers and research projects at Leiden University to support your (future) inter- or transdisciplinary leadership project. And an opportunity to enjoy social drinks.

The programme is subject to change. Speakers and workshops will be announced later on this website and on the social media of the Leiden Leadership Centre (LLC).

We are always looking for interesting leadership initiatives within the university. Would you like to share how you apply leadership in your research or teaching, or how you effectively collaborate with practice in this field during the symposium?

Sign up now and let us know through the registration form if you're interested in presenting your work!

Who can attend?

We welcome all researchers and staff at Leiden University with an interest in leadership. Whether you are currently engaged in a leadership project, have an idea in mind, or simply want to deepen your knowledge, this event is for you. Join us as we explore the diversity and interdisciplinary nature of leadership.

About the Leiden Leadership Centre

The Leiden Leadership Centre (LLC) at Leiden University is a platform for research and education in the field of public leadership, based in The Hague. We aim to advance knowledge and contribute to the development of public leadership - both in science and in practice.