Szkoła Liderstwa im. Zbigniewa Pełczyńskiego

Name

Szkoła Liderstwa im. Zbigniewa Pełczyńskiego

Legal name

Szkoła Liderstwa im. Zbigniewa Pełczyńskiego

Website

https://szkola-liderow.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Leadership Development Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAI

Youth Leadership, Civic Education & Service-Learning Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPADAKAC

Teacher Training, Professional Development & Education Leadership

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Education & Skills Development Programs

SECONDARYEDAHAHAK

Public Policy, Public Administration & Nonprofit Management Schools (within Business Schools)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Business Schools & Management Institutes

SECONDARYEDABAIAG

Workplace Culture, Engagement & Wellbeing Training

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/HR, Talent, DEI & People Operations Training

Keywords

• Leadership development programs
• Civic education training
• Political leadership training
• Nonprofit leadership programs
• Youth leadership academies

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Program fees and grants: Revenue comes from participant fees for some programs (e.g., 5000 PLN for Political Leadership School), European Union funding through various programs (FEW, FERS), and partnerships with foundations and corporate sponsors (PwC, PAFW, government entities).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Szkoła Liderstwa im. Zbigniewa Pełczyńskiego is a Warsaw-based nonprofit foundation operating a portfolio of leadership development and civic education programs in Poland. The organization designs and delivers multi-month training curricula covering communication, decision-making, team management, public policy, and individual coaching for political leaders, local government officials, NGO and social-enterprise managers, business leaders, young people, and members of the Polish diaspora. Programs are delivered as cohort-based workshops, individual tutoring, study visits, and alumni community engagement.

Product overview

Szkoła Liderstwa im. Zbigniewa Pełczyńskiego is a Warsaw-based foundation offering a portfolio of leadership development programs. The organization operates multiple distinct programs: the Szkoła Liderstwa Politycznego (Political Leadership School) is the oldest political leadership program in Poland; the Program Liderski PAFW is a 12-month developmental program run jointly with the Polsko-Amerykańska Fundacja Wolności since 2004; the Warszawska Akademia Młodych Liderów serves young Warsaw residents aged 13-26; and the Akademia Liderska dla Przedsiębiorstw Społecznych develops leaders of social enterprises. Additional programs include Dwa Sektory – Jedna Wizja (a business-NGO coaching initiative with PwC) and Clean Air Now (city leadership development). The organization also maintains a podcast series and archives of past programs including Master Class, Polonia leadership programs, and regional academies.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Program Liderski PAFW: 12-month free leadership development program for local leaders, run jointly with Polsko-Amerykańska Fundacja Wolności since 2004, with over 900 participants.
• Szkoła Liderstwa Politycznego
• Warszawska Akademia Młodych Liderów (WAML)
• Akademia Liderska dla Przedsiębiorstw Społecznych
• Clean Air Now – City Leaders Facing Challenges

Products and services

• Szkoła Liderstwa Politycznego (Political Leadership School) Multi-month development program for individuals from various political backgrounds, including workshops on leadership and values, communication training, individual development plans, and modules on Poland, the world, and society. Participants pay 5,000 PLN covering four weekend sessions totaling 14 days of training.
• Program Liderski PAFW (PAFW Leadership Program) 12-month free developmental program for local leaders from small municipalities (under 20,000 residents). Includes individual work with a tutor, training sessions, workshops, debates, study visits, with 40 participants per edition.
• Warszawska Akademia Młodych Liderów (WAML) Free program for active Warsaw residents aged 13-26 involved in student councils, youth councils, and informal groups. Develops leadership and social competencies through workshops, expert meetings, and group projects.
• Akademia Liderska dla Przedsiębiorstw Społecznych Free advanced competency development program for leaders of social enterprises across Poland. Includes in-person training sessions, expert meetings, individual tutoring, and Extended DISC assessments; organizers cover accommodation, meals, local transport, and trainer fees with 150 PLN travel refund per trip.
• Dwa Sektory – Jedna Wizja (Two Sectors – One Vision) Coaching program pairing PwC managers with social leaders to support development of NGO leaders. 99 PwC managers have coached 239 social leaders over 15 years.
• Clean Air Now. City Leaders Facing Challenges Program expanding competencies of city and commune leaders in air pollution knowledge, mitigation instruments, and leadership competencies.
• Akademia Młodych Liderów i Liderek Aglomeracji Konińskiej Regional leadership academy for young leaders in the Konin Agglomeration, implemented with Stowarzyszenie Aglomeracja Konińska under EU funding.
• Liderski Master Class 2.0

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, major and minor.

• Polsko-Amerykańska Fundacja Wolności (PAFW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2004, PAFW has partnered with Szkoła Liderstwa to deliver the Leadership Program - a 12-month free development program for local leaders. The XXII edition is being implemented in 2026, with over 900 participants having completed the program.
• PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2010, PwC has partnered in the 'Two Sectors One Vision' coaching program. 99 PwC managers have coached 239 social leaders. The program builds bridges between business and NGO sectors.
• Fundacja Konrada Adenauera (Konrad Adenauer Foundation)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting partner of the 34th Political Leadership School program, providing resources for political leadership development in Poland.
• European Climate FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting partner of the 34th Political Leadership School, focusing on climate policy and environmental leadership.
• Fundacja MagoVoxmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting partner of the 34th Political Leadership School program.
• m.st. Warszawa (City of Warsaw)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-funder of the Warsaw Academy of Young Leaders 10.0 program. The program is part of Warsaw's youth policy implementation.
• Stowarzyszenie Aglomeracja KonińskaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProject partner for 'Academy of Young Leaders of the Konin Agglomeration' program, implementing EU-funded initiatives in the Konin region.
• Centrum OPUScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner in the 'Leadership Academy for Social Enterprises 2025-2028' project, co-funded by European Funds for Social Development 2021-2027.
• Ogólnopolski Związek Rewizyjny Spółdzielni Socjalnych (OZRSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the 'Leadership Academy for Social Enterprises 2025-2028' project, supporting social economy development.
• Fundacja Rozwoju Przedsiębiorczości Społecznej 'Być Razem'coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the 'Leadership Academy for Social Enterprises 2025-2028' project, contributing to social enterprise ecosystem development.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Center for Creative Leadership: Global leadership development organization delivering executive education, coaching, and applied research. Comparable as a leadership-training specialist, though focused on corporate executives rather than civic leaders.
• Aspen Institute: Global leadership and civic-values institute running leadership seminars, policy programs, and fellowship networks. Comparable in mission and methodology of values-based leadership development, but at broader international scale.

Direct peers

• Fundacja Centrum Edukacji Obywatelskiej (CEO): Polish civic education foundation providing curriculum, teacher training, and youth programs on citizenship and democracy. Directly comparable in focus on civic and leadership education for Polish youth and educators.
• Instytut Spraw Publicznych (ISP): Leading Polish think tank producing research and policy analysis on democracy, civil society, and EU integration. Comparable as a Warsaw-based nonprofit operating in the Polish civic-infrastructure space, though more research-focused.
• Fundacja im. Stefana Batorego: Major Polish foundation supporting civic engagement, democratic governance, and education initiatives. Directly comparable as a Polish nonprofit foundation running grant-funded programs that develop civil society capacity and political participation.
• Fundacja Konrada Adenauera w Polsce: Polish office of the German political foundation Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, running civic education and political leadership programs in Poland. Directly comparable as a political foundation offering leadership training; also listed as a Szkoła Liderstwa program partner.
• Friedrich Ebert Stiftung — Przedstawicielstwo w Polsce: Polish office of the German Social Democratic foundation running civic education, political dialogue, and youth programs in Poland. Comparable as a foreign-affiliated political foundation delivering civic leadership training in Poland.
• Fundacja Rozwoju Demokracji Lokalnej: Polish foundation dedicated to local democracy and local-government capacity building, offering training programs for municipal leaders and officials. Directly comparable as a Polish leadership-training nonprofit targeting the same local-government segment.
• Ashoka Polska: Polish affiliate of the global Ashoka network identifying and supporting leading social entrepreneurs. Comparable in its leadership-development mission targeted at social-economy and NGO leaders in Poland.

Others

• Polsko-Amerykańska Fundacja Wolności (PAFW): Polish-American foundation financing the Szkoła Liderstwa PAFW Leadership Program since 2004. Comparable in operating in the Polish civic-development space, but functions primarily as a funder rather than program operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@szkoaliderow9863
• Facebookfacebook.com/LiderzyPAFW
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundacja-szkola-liderow

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