Your Path to Your Own Leadership Style
Good leadership starts with you. Over four months, alongside your job, the Leadership Talent Academy helps you become the leader you want to be. You develop your inner compass, learn to lead teams, and strengthen your impact. Through five on-site workshop modules held in German, individual coaching, and exchange with other participants, you grow as a person and as a leader. The Leadership Talent Academy is an exclusive development program in cooperation with the Karl Schlecht Stiftung.
| For whom | Young leaders in their first leadership role or about to take one on |
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| Scholarship | 25 full scholarships from the Karl Schlecht Foundation |
| Period | March 5 – July 3, 2027 |
| Where | Munich Urban Colab and UnternehmerTUM in Garching |
| Language | German |
Your Next Batch
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October 26, 2026, 12 pm – January 11, 2027, 12 pm (Munich time)
Application Period
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February 10–12, 2027
Selection Days
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March 5, 2027
Online Kickoff
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April 2–3, 2027
Module 1: Get centered
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April 16, 2027
Module 2: Get shifted
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May 14, 2027
Module 3: Get connected
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June 11, 2027
Module 4: Dive deep
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July 2–3, 2027
Module 5: Take action
Your Five Modules
Get centered – Values, Strengths, and Drivers
Understand your values, strengths, and drivers, and refine your personal leadership style.
Get shifted – Psychological Safety
Learn how to foster psychological safety and initiate concrete changes in your team.
Get connected – Team Culture, Diversity, and Belonging
Reflect on diversity, belonging, and communication in teams, and develop your approach to inclusive leadership.
Dive deep – Resilience and Self-Leadership
Recognize your own stress patterns and strengthen your resilience and self-compassion.
Take action – Putting Learning into Practice
Work on your leadership challenges through peer consulting and apply your insights in everyday work.
Apply for Batch #12
Applications for Batch #12 are open from October 26, 2026 to January 11, 2027, 12 pm (Munich time). Please make sure you meet the following requirements:
- You take part in all modules on site.
- Your main residence is in Germany.
- You speak German at C1 level.
First, you submit a written application. We invite selected applicants to the selection days from February 10 to 12, 2027. The Karl Schlecht Foundation funds 25 full scholarships; travel and accommodation costs are not covered.
All dates at a glance: Schedule Overview Batch #12 (PDF)
Questions About the LTA?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about applying, the schedule, and taking part
Who Is the LTA For?
The LTA is for young leaders who will soon take on, or already hold, professional or disciplinary responsibility, in startups, established companies, research, NGOs, or public institutions.
When Is the Right Time to Apply?
The LTA is ideal for anyone about to take on their first leadership role, or who has recently done so, and wants to define their own style. You benefit most if you try out new ideas directly in your day-to-day leadership and share your experiences with the group.
How Does the Selection Process Work?
Selection takes place in two stages: First, you submit a written application. We then invite selected applicants to the selection days. Applications for Batch #12 are open from October 26, 2026, to January 11, 2027; the selection days take place from February 10 to 12, 2027.
How Long Does the Program Last?
Four months with a total of seven workshop days across five modules. In addition, there is a two-hour online kickoff, two digital expert sessions of two hours each, and three individual coaching sessions. Please keep all workshop days free, as you take part in all modules on site. You can find the dates for Batch #12 above on this page.
What Language Is the Program Held In?
All workshops and expert sessions are held in German. You need German at C1 level to take part.
How Much Does It Cost to Take Part?
The Karl Schlecht Foundation funds 25 full scholarships for the program. Travel and accommodation costs are not covered.
What Is the Academy for Leadership and Personality?
The Academy for Leadership and Personality is an optional five-day meditation and self-reflection program offered by the Institute for Philosophy and Leadership at the Munich School of Philosophy. It is open to scholarship holders and alumni from all LTA locations. Applications are separate, and the institute handles selection and organization. A place is not automatically included in the LTA scholarship.
What Comes After the LTA?
As alumni of the Leadership Talent Academy, you can apply for a place in the “Akademie Führung und Persönlichkeit” (Academy for Leadership and Personality) run by the Institut für Philosophie und Leadership. The institute manages the selection process. Dates and details are shared in the LTA Slack channel.