Kozminski University – one of Europe’s top business schools – and Lidl Polska – a leading player in the retail sector and part of an international group operating across Europe – are continuing their collaboration to support the development of tomorrow’s organizational leaders. Following the success of the first edition of their jointly created program, which exceeded the expectations of both participants and organizers, the second edition of the postgraduate program “Leader of the Future” is now being launched. The initiative is designed specifically for senior-level managers.
This tailor-made postgraduate program responds to the rapidly changing challenges of leadership, management, and growth strategy. It has been designed to equip participants with essential managerial competencies necessary for effectively leading future-focused organizations.
A program focused on modern leadership with a practical approach
The year-long postgraduate course includes nearly 200 teaching hours and offers a unique educational experience that combines best management practices, personal development, and cutting-edge technologies. A distinctive element of the program is the FRIS® thinking and action style assessment, helping participants better understand their strengths and tailor their leadership styles to the demands of today’s business environment.
The program will be delivered in a hybrid format, combining in-person classes with interactive online modules, offering flexibility and compatibility with managers’ day-to-day responsibilities. It emphasizes key areas of modern leadership such as effective managerial communication, team engagement, task delegation, fostering employee autonomy, change management, adaptability to fast-paced markets, use of emerging technologies, and building values-based organizational cultures.
Participants will enhance both strategic and operational skills, enabling them to lead teams more effectively and address future challenges. The program culminates in a final consulting project – much like an MBA thesis – that is presented and defended before a committee. Graduates receive a postgraduate diploma from Kozminski University.
Lidl Polska – investing in leadership development
Lidl Polska remains committed to the long-term development of its managerial staff. Investment in leadership education is a cornerstone of the company’s strategy to build a future-ready organization.
“We strive to offer all employees the best possible opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our managers focus daily on supporting their teams, which is why we want to place this group at the center of our efforts, offering them a program tailored to their needs and future challenges,” says Marta Florczak, SVP Employee Lifecycle at Lidl International.
Global trends show that in the years to come, the most in-demand skills on the labor market will include leadership, analytical thinking, creativity, and the ability to manage change and technology.
“We aim to keep pace with these trends, which is why – together with our partners like Lidl Polska – we educate the leaders of the future,” emphasizes Dr. Sylwia Hałas-Dej, Dean of Kozminski Executive Business School.
An education model built on business-academic collaboration
The partnership between Kozminski University and Lidl Polska exemplifies a modern approach to leadership development, where theory meets practice, and acquired knowledge can be immediately applied to real-world organizational challenges. Through this program, Lidl Polska not only strengthens the competencies of its managers but also increases employee engagement and loyalty by offering one of the most valuable benefits – access to world-class executive education.
As one of the top business schools in Europe, Kozminski University provides leaders with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration to effectively manage the organizations of the future.