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Liderzy dla Liderów

Career and professional development Leadership and management

A mentoring program supporting students and postgraduate participants in developing leadership competencies through one-to-one meetings with experienced business leaders, plus workshops and development events.

Who is it for?

Students (from 2nd semester) and postgraduate course participants

About the program

The mentoring program Liderzy dla Liderów, organized by the Career and Internship Office of WSB Merito University Warsaw, supports the development of key modern leadership competencies such as emotional intelligence, critical thinking, change management and working in diverse teams. Participants combine theory with practice through collaboration with business practitioners and experts from various sectors.

Who can participate

Mentee: students from the 2nd semester of full-time and part-time programmes and participants of postgraduate studies ready to consciously shape their career path. Mentors: experienced leaders, managers and experts with practical experience in business and organisations.

Mentor profile

Mentors come from various industries and management levels — including finance, IT, HR, logistics, services and healthcare — and share experience in running projects, managing teams and implementing organisational changes. Mentor support combines practical guidance with the development of soft skills and strategic thinking.

What you can learn

emotional intelligence and leadership communication,
critical thinking and an analytical approach to problems,
change management and functioning in uncertainty,
managing diversity and working in multicultural teams,
creative problem solving and entrepreneurship.

Form and benefits

Mentoring meetings take place online, hybrid or in person depending on the needs of the mentoring pair. Participants receive individual developmental support, access to workshops and events, opportunities to expand their network and a certificate of participation; selected activities may also be presented in publications or interviews organised by the Career Office.

Why become a mentor

The mentor role is an opportunity to share knowledge and experience, build an expert profile, develop communication and coaching skills and expand professional networks; participation also helps to meet young talents and influence the shape of the future labor market.