Leadership Skills for Young Professionals and Doctoral Candidates: Learn, Ask & Connect

TitleTimeRoomTeacher
Leadership Skills for Young Professionals and Doctoral Candidates: Learn, Ask & Connect18.11.2026 18:00 - 19:30 (Wed)Vorhoelzer Forum, Arcisstr. 21, 80333 München.Dr. Roberta Romano-Götsch
Keywords: 
Leadership, career, sustainability strategies, Q&A, networking
Course Description: 

Stepping into a first leadership role can be both exciting and challenging. This event, jointly hosted by TUM Alumni & Career and the TUM Graduate School, offers young professionals valuable insights into the skills and mindsets needed to lead with confidence.

In her talk, Dr. Roberta Romano-Götsch, Chief Sustainability Officer and Spokesperson at the European Patent Office (EPO), provides an inspiring look into her diverse international career across science, innovation, communication, and executive leadership. She will share key lessons learned from leading complex organizational change, shaping sustainability strategies, and representing a major European institution.

After a moderated Q&A session, participants will have the opportunity to exchange ideas, connect with peers, and expand their professional network during an informal networking reception.

Course aims: 
  • Leading with confidence
  • Leading complex organizational change
  • Representing a major European institution
  • Connecting with peers and expanding your professional network 
Teaching methods: 

Keynote, Q&A

Participation requirements: 

None.

Technical requirements: 

None.

Course preparation: 

None.

Category: 
Fachübergreifende Veranstaltung
Event type: 
Vortrag
Organizer: 
Graduate School Geschäftsstelle
Responsibility for event: 
Geteilte Verantwortung
Role of graduate center: 
Alumni & Career
Format: 
In Präsenz
Course Language: 
EN
Course Capacity (Max): 
40
Duration in hours: 
1.50
Financial contribution: 
0 Euro
Trainer: 
Dr. Roberta Romano-Götsch

Dr. Roberta Romano-Götsch (Doctorate at TUM in Organic Chemistry) is Chief Sustainability Officer and Spokesperson at the European Patent Office (EPO).