Centre Of Expertise In The Lead

In the LEAD (Leadership, Evidence, Advice & Data) is the centre of expertise at the University of Groningen in the field of leadership. The centre of expertise provides organisations with state-of-the-art research on the effectiveness of leadership. We also deliver tailored advice and present lectures and talks to professionals and organisations. Leadership is crucial for the functioning of organisations and society. It is our mission to support organisations and strategic leaders by means of scientific research and education in making effective choices, based on the context in which they operate. We offer a unique, innovative approach by utilising insights from both economists and leadership and management experts and thereby providing solid, evidence-based and data-driven organizational advice and executive research. Who are we? Janka Stoker and Harry Garretsen are the directors and the driving force behind In the Lead. Janka Stoker has been Professor of Leadership and Organisational Change at the University of Groningen since 2003. In her work she has always combined academic research with practice. Harry Garretsen has been Professor of International Economics & Business at the University of Groningen since 2008. Alongside a long academic career, he has always been actively concerned with economic policy and policy advice. Janka Stoker and Harry Garretsen regularly share their knowledge and insights in public. They wrote two popular-scientific books: 'Goede leiders in onzekere tijden' (2022) and 'Goede leiders zweven niet' (2018). They also have a monthly column in the Dutch financial newspaper (FD) and they started their own podcast, ‘Leiderschap in onzekere tijden’ at the end of 2022. Besides this, they offer two executive programs together with the University of Groningen Business School: a program focused on management quality in the manufacturing industry and a program focused on leadership in HR. They are also involved in the university's executive MBAs.