The goal of this core research area is to better understand leadership and leadership processes in different contexts in order to derive design recommendations for leadership practice as well as future research questions. We are particularly interested in leadership in complex, non-routine situations as well as leadership in inter- and multinational contexts.

  • The leader’s role in consciously designing and changing organizational culture
  • The role of 360° degree feedback and supervisor feedback, respectively in designing and changing leadership processes and organizational culture
  • The role of leadership and leadership qualifications in tomorrow’s responsibility structures
  • Leadership in non-routine situations
  • Humans and economy