A 3-Day Programme for Today’s Leaders in Science who want to lead with clarity, fund with long-term goals, and attract top talent.
Leadership in Science – Excellence in Communication
Communication Expert • Leader • Consultant • Coach
25 Years with the Max Planck Society
Science leaders face pressure from many sides: funding cuts, shifting expectations from staff and society, global competition. You are navigating all of this – while building excellence in research.
This 3-day online programme gives you the space to reflect, strategise, and act.
You will sharpen your leadership, align your funding strategy, and learn how to attract the right people for your organisation’s future.
Each day focuses on one of these essential aspects of science leadership.
You work in a small group of peers, guided by a facilitator who knows your world.
Science leaders face growing demands. Reputation is declining. New Work expectations are rising. Policymakers call for stronger engagement—while reducing funds.
You reflect with your peers on recent changes and explore leadership models that fit you and today’s realities.
Each step can be deepened in the 1:1 coaching.
3 Steps to Strategic Funding:
Goal-Driven and Communication-Based
Leaders spend on average up to 45% of their time on grant writing. That time should serve your bigger strategy.
You define your funding goals, set criteria for programme selection, and learn how strategic communication supports your proposals.
Each step can be deepened in the 1:1 coaching.
Attracting Top Talent Amid Global Disruptions
Climate change, Brexit, or US funding shift policy and offer new chances and challenges for EU research.
You explore how to position your organisation or group to recruit top international talent — despite global uncertainty.
Each step can be deepened in the 1:1 coaching.
“Petra guided me through a comprehensive analysis of my issue. We worked out a concrete action plan, which I realised afterwards with full energy.”
“The consultation gave us important insights and helped us start a meaningful discussion about our next steps.”
“The small group, Petra’s specific understanding of our needs, and the open atmosphere were fantastic. I left the workshop with new ideas and practical tools.”
“Petra created a clear vision for communicating fusion across Europe and worked with over 30 partners to make it reality.”
I support ambitious science leaders who want to secure more funding and attract top talent. With over 25 years in science communication, I know the research environment inside out.
My clients benefit from deep sector insight and up-to-date knowledge of political trends shaping science.
In our work together, you can count on honest, constructive feedback. I support you where it matters most — so you can take action with clarity and confidence.
“I look back on many years of experience as a leader. Leadership can be both a heavy weight on your shoulders and an uplifting joy of creation.
My food and medicine is communication. Conversations with peers never fail to fuel my creativity and help me refocus.
Consequently, I put peer conversations at the core of our programme.”
Group leaders and emerging research leaders keen to sharpen their strategic skills.
Peer group learning and exchange are key components of this programme’s design. Therefore, we work in intentionally small groups. The maximum number is seven participants.
All times refer to Central European (Summer) Time (CE(S)T).
You will receive a secure video link after registration and payment confirmation.
All live sessions, including materials and discussions, take place in English. If you are interested in workshops in German, book a discovery call.
Recordings remain available for four weeks after the event for flexible review.
Yes. Contact us to arrange a group package and simplified invoicing.
Yes. Your place becomes active once the invoice is settled in full.
You may transfer the seat to a colleague at no extra charge. Please inform us as soon as possible.
A stable internet connection, webcam and microphone ensure smooth interaction.
Yes. Single-day access carries a 30% surcharge on the average package price.
Yes. Please book a free discovery call.
Yes. Please book a free discovery call.
