In a world where leadership comes in diverse forms, women bring particularly unique perspectives and skills to the leadership landscape. But how does female leadership differ? Are there specific leadership concepts that are particularly well-suited for women?
The program LARINE enables a deep dive into diverse leadership issues and offers much more than just answers. It promotes your personal and professional development as a leader.
STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME
Programme Duration: March 2026 - March 2028
The Foundation - Orientation and Alignment
Orientation I Goal Setting I NetworkingWhat does good leadership mean today?
Do women lead differently than men?
Which expectations, role models, and tensions do women experience in leadership positions – particularly in academia?These and many other questions mark the beginning of your learning journey in the LARINE programme. You will gain well-founded insights into current leadership research and develop a clear understanding of what contemporary leadership entails – and how you can consciously, effectively, and sustainably build your leadership competencies.
You will define your own development goals and pursue them consistently, supported by a strong network and the exchange with other women in leadership roles.
Most important to know upfront:
Good leaders are not born – they are developed.
Leadership is a profession that can be learned, reflected upon, and continuously strengthened.Mandatory Framework:
Good Leadership – Getting Started Together I Kick-off & Networking | 26.03.2026, 10:00-16:00 I In-person
Facilitation: Lesya Zalenska, Department of Human Resources DevelopmentFemale Leaders – Do Women Lead Differently? I Keynote Lecture | 24.04.2026, 10:00-12:30 I Live Online
Speaker: Prof. Dr Sabine Boerner, University of KonstanzLeadership in Science – A Discipline of Its Own? I Keynote Lecture I 22.05.2026, 10:00-12.30 I Live Online
Speaker: Dr. Kristina van Dawen, Associate Partner at grow.up Management ConsultingLooking Inward – Me as a Leader
Mindset | Values | Self-LeadershipEffective leadership begins within.
Before leading others, you turn your attention to yourself:
How do I want to lead?
What values, inner drivers, and beliefs guide my actions as a leader?
What gives me orientation and inner confidence in my leadership role?In this phase, you engage deeply with your leadership identity – beyond expectations, traditional role models, and external attributions. You gain inner clarity and develop a conscious leadership profile that provides orientation and strengthens your ability to act with confidence.
Healthy and effective leadership starts with self-leadership.
Self-Selected Development Modules:
- In Conversation with Swantje Almers I 10.06.2026, 10:00-11:00 I Live-Online
Facilitator: Lesya Zalenska, Department of Human Resources Development - Self-Leadership as a Leadership Strength | Workshop | 30.06.2026, 10:00-12:00 I Live Online
Facilitator: Beate Rotthäuser, Trainer and Execuitive Coach - Leading from Inner Clarity: Values, Inner Drivers and Beliefs | WorkshopI 15.07.2026, 12:30-16:00 I Live Online
Facilitator: Lesya Zalenska, Department of Human Resources Development - Resilience – Increasing Your Inner Resilience | E-Learning I self-directed learning
- Clarifying Roles – Leading Effectively I Workshop I 3.09.2026, 9:00-13:00 I Live-Online
Facilitator: Lesya Zalenska, Department of Human Resources Development - Inner Strength and Confident Leadership for Women in Positions of Responsibility | Webinar I 7.10.2026, 10:00-12:30 I Live-Online
Facilitator: Lambrini Dossi, Trainer and Executive Coach - Peer Consultation – Introduction | 29.10.2026, 12:30-14:00 I In-person
Facilitator: Lesya Zalenska, Department of Human Resources Development
- In Conversation with Swantje Almers I 10.06.2026, 10:00-11:00 I Live-Online
Looking Ahead - Me in Impact & Responsibility
Providing Direction | Taking Responsibility | Shaping the FutureThe third programme pillar looks ahead – towards impact, responsibility and active leadership. The focus lies on expanding leadership competence and learning key leadership tools essential for everyday leadership practice.
This phase focuses on your effectiveness in everyday leadership practice. You will learn and apply key leadership tools that are essential in daily leadership work – including communication, motivation, decision-making, and change.
Through practical exercises, reflection, and collegial feedback on equal footing, you will gain confidence in your leadership behaviour and strengthen your ability to take responsibility, provide orientation, and act effectively – even in challenging situations.
Self-Selected Development Modules:
- Situational Leadership I Workshop I 6.11.2026, 9:00-13:00 I Live-Online
Facilitator: Lesya Zalenska, Department of Human Resources Development - Delegation as a Leadership Tool I Training I 18.11.2026, 10:00-16:00 I In-person
Facilitator: Lesya Zalenska, Department of Human Resources Development - Leading with Visibility – Impact and Mindset I Workshop I 3.12.2026, 10:00-12:30 I Live-Online
Facilitator: Tina Gutmanns, independet Trainer, Facilitator and Coach - Winter Networking Meeting for LARINE Participants I Expected December 2026
- Understanding Motivation – Leading Employees Effectively I Workshop I 15.01.2027, 9:00-13:00 I Live-Online
Facilitator: Lesya Zalenska, Department of Human Resources Development - Leading Through Conversation I Training I 9.02.2027, 10:00-16:00 I In-person
Facilitator: Lesya Zalenska, Department of Human Resources Development - Negotiation in Leadership I Training I exp. March 2027, 9:00-17:00 I Präsenz
Facilitator: Iris Kadenbach, independet Trainer and Coach - In Conversation with ...
Facilitator: Lesya Zalenska, Department of Human Resources Development - Change Management in the Higher Education I Keynote Lecture I exp. April 2027 I Live Online
Facilitator: N.N. - Feedback as a Leadership Tool I Training I exp. May 2027 I In-person
Facilitator: Lesya Zalenska, Department of Human Resources Development - Peer Consultation I exp. August I In-person
Facilitator: Lesya Zalenska, Department of Human Resources Development - Making Good Decisions I E-Learning I self-directed learning
- Situational Leadership I Workshop I 6.11.2026, 9:00-13:00 I Live-Online
Looking Outward – Me in Relationships
Relationship | Communication | CollaborationLeadership always takes place in relationships.
This phase focuses on how you, as a leader, build sustainable, clear, and appreciative relationships – especially in challenging situations.You reflect on your own communication and relationship patterns, expand your relational competence, and explore roles, dynamics, and tensions in collaboration.
Self-Selected Development Modules:
- Team Conflicts I Workshop | 2.09.2027, 10:00-16:00 I In-person
Facilitator: Lesya Zalenska, Department of Human Resources Development - Conflict Management for Leaders I Training I exp. September 2027
Facilitator: Iris Kadenbach, independet Trainer and Coach - Success Factors for Excellent Collaboration I Keynote Lecture I 8.10.2027, 10:00-12:30 I Live Online
Facilitator: Lesya Zalenska, Department of Human Resources Development - Remote Leadership I Keynote Lecture I exp. November 2027
Facilitator: N.N. - Speak & Lead I Workshop I 26.11.& 17.12.2027, 9:00-13:00 I Live-Online
Facilitator: Lesya Zalenska, Department of Human Resources Development - The 10 Most Common Leadership Mistakes I Keynote Lecture I 18.01.2028, 10:00-12.30 I Live-Online
Facilitator: Lesya Zalenska, Department of Human Resources Development - Collaborating with Doctoral Candidates I Workshop I exp. February 2027
Facilitator: Lesya Zalenska, Department of Human Resources Development - In Conversation with …
Facilitator: Lesya Zalenska, Department of Human Resources Development
- Team Conflicts I Workshop | 2.09.2027, 10:00-16:00 I In-person
Reflection and Appreciation
Appreciating I Pausing I Moving ForwardThe closing event creates space for gratitude, connection, and shared reflection on what has emerged throughout the programme – individually and collectively. Developments and experiences are acknowledged and made visible.
This conclusion is intentionally not an endpoint, but a transition:
with a strengthened mindset, greater clarity, and an invitation to continue your leadership journey with reflection, confidence, and courage.Conclusion & Outlook | exp. March 2028
Registration
Requirements for participation in the program:
Leadership Role: You hold a leadership position at the University of Münster (e.g., as a professor, department head, team leader, group leader) or a position with leadership responsibilities such as project management.
Self-Reflection: You are open to reflecting on your own leadership role.
Cooperation: You are ready to actively contribute to a mastermind group.