The Agile Research Engine™ Bootcamp: Run Your Research Team Like a High-Performing Startup—Without Burning Out

So you're no longer the only one driving progress, and your team starts owning the work that matters.

You plan, you organize—so why are you still working late nights?

❗You’re constantly pulled into team problems

❗Projects stall out despite effort.

❗You’re overwhelmed with admin and can’t focus on the science.

❗Your team lacks clarity or accountability.

Even with project management tools, you always seem to be in survival mode.

That’s because research isn’t predictable, but you’ve likely only been taught management methods that assume it is.

Adapted for the realities of research, The Agile Research Engine™ helps you run a focused, accountable lab—so you can spend more time thinking and less time putting out fires.

Tuition $995*

*Trainee or low fund availability stipends available – just ask if this applies to you:

info@glia-leadership.com

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What Makes The Agile Research Engine Different?

This program isn’t just about “being flexible.” It’s a structured way to handle shifting priorities, limited resources, and unpredictable results—without stress.

But research isn’t a business project, so we adapted The Agile Research Engine to the realities of academia:

You don’t have a dedicated team for each research project—you are the team. In most labs, each researcher juggles multiple roles and shifting priorities. The Agile Research Engine gives you a simple structure to manage that complexity—without adding more to your plate.
Research doesn't follow a straight line. Projects evolve, data surprises you, and directions change.
This system keeps your team focused, while giving you the flexibility to adapt without losing traction.
You’re not just managing tasks—you’re managing uncertainty, people, and competing demands on limited time.
The Agile Research Engine helps you lead through that uncertainty, so momentum doesn't disappear when things get messy.

Tuition $995*

*Trainee or low fund availability stipends available – just ask if this applies to you.

Funding may be available to you through your institution with startup funds,

indirects, departmental funding, training grants, private funds, or a combination.

Enroll now!

A Step-by-Step Management Framework

for PIs, lab managers, postdocs

(and really ambitious grad students)

In just five days (approx. 3-4 hours/day), you'll learn how to bring your team into alignment—without constant check-ins or stress. This program gives you a collaborative structure for making steady progress, even when projects shift and people are stretched thin.

Research rarely follows a straight line—and that’s not a problem when you know how to lead through it.

Module 1 - Leading Through Uncertainty in Research

In this session, you'll learn how to make sense of uncertainty and complexity in your work, so you can make better decisions and keep projects moving. We’ll introduce simple tools to help you adapt when things change and keep your team focused even when the path isn’t clear.
✅ Outcome: Gain a clear mental model for navigating uncertainty—so you can lead with confidence, not chaos.
Most research teams run on memory, Slack messages, and hope. This module shows you a better way

Module 2 - Creating Structure That Supports Your Team

You’ll learn how to organize your lab’s work using a simple system: break down projects into manageable pieces, clarify who’s doing what, and create visibility without micromanaging. We’ll show you how to keep track of progress, priorities, and responsibilities—so nothing falls through the cracks.
✅ Outcome: Set up a clear and flexible workflow that helps your team stay aligned, focused, and productive.
Cut back on meetings—without losing clarity, momentum, or connection.

Module 3 - Turning Big Goals into Manageable Chunks

Learn how to break big goals into clear weekly priorities, run quick check-ins, and use simple tools that keep your team focused and on track—without constant oversight.
✅ Outcome: Reduce time spent in meetings and help team members hold themselves accountable—so you don’t have to chase or micromanage.
Stop solving every problem yourself. Start leading a team that owns their work.

Module 4 - Leading with Clarity—Not Control

This module shows you how to set clear expectations, hand off responsibility without losing quality, and create a lab culture where people step up—not wait for instructions. You’ll learn how to adjust your leadership style based on each team member’s experience and confidence—so everyone grows, and no one burns out.
✅ Outcome: Lead with calm authority. Build a lab where people take initiative, stay motivated, and consistently deliver—without you having to push.
Knowing the system is one thing—getting your team to use it is another.

Module 5 - Replacing Old Systems Without Losing Your Team

In this module, you'll learn how to shift from traditional management approaches to Agile without overwhelming your lab or triggering resistance. We'll cover how to introduce new practices gradually, create early wins, and get your team invested in the change—so it sticks.
✅ Outcome: Replace outdated systems with simple, effective workflows your team will actually adopt—and keep using.
In most labs, creativity is sporadic and only comes from a few people. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Module 6 - Teaching Innovation With Agile & Design Thinking

This session shows you how to spark innovation across your team. You’ll learn simple tools that make it easier for everyone to contribute new ideas—and follow through on them.
✅ Outcome: Turn creativity into a shared practice that fuels discovery and keeps your lab energized.

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The Agile Research Engine™ Program

Course + High-Achieving Community + Live Coaching

Forget rigid, outdated project management styles. Agile equips you with the tools to lead with clarity, adaptability, and confidence.

Bootcamp starts on July 7, 2025

Secure your spot and start building the team you’ve always wanted

Contact us to inquire about available stipends.

You'll get:

Five Live Group Training Calls –Join dynamic, interactive Zoom sessions where you’ll learn, ask questions, and practice in real time. Get direct coaching, honest feedback, and connect with fellow research leaders who get your challenges—and your ambitions. This is what creates the most value! You'll get feedback from a coach and create connections with other high-achieving academics.
On-Demand Video Training – Bite-sized training modules you can watch anytime, anywhere. Learn the Agile tools that top-performing labs use to reduce overwhelm and stay focused—on your schedule.
Real-World Implementation – You won’t just learn theory—you’ll put each concept into practice right away, using guided exercises and templates designed specifically for the research environment.
Mentee-Friendly Step-by-Step Frameworks – Access clear, adaptable processes you can walk through with your students and trainees to build alignment, ownership, and productivity across the whole team.
One-Year Access to Everything – Revisit lessons, tools, and recordings whenever you need a refresher or want to support new team members. Your access lasts at least a full year—so you’re never left hanging.

The Agile Bootcamp

You can directly book our 1-week program by clicking the "Enroll now!" Button.

To learn more and see if this program aligns with your needs, you can also schedule a free, no-obligation 20-minute strategy session.

It’s a casual conversation—no pressure, just a chance to explore your next steps in personall development.

Tuition $995*

*Trainee or low fund availability stipends available – just ask if this applies to you.

Funding may be available to you through your institution with startup funds,

indirects, departmental funding, training grants, private funds, or a combination.

Enroll now!

Book a Strategy Session

Meet the Trainers

Stefanie Robel

Stefanie is a tenured neuroscience professor, team builder, and leadership educator. Originally from Berlin, she earned her Ph.D. in Munich before moving to the U.S., where she launched a research program that has secured over $10 million in funding and built a high-performing team.

She has successfully led her lab through major disruptions—including the COVID shutdown and an institutional move—by combining clear communication with grounded leadership. Several of her former team members now lead research programs of their own.

During her postdoc, Stefanie turned to leadership and personal development—first to gain a competitive edge, then to build a life and lab that felt both successful and sustainable. She’s trained as a certified life coach multiple times and brings that depth into everything she teaches.

In 2019, she founded what is now GLIA-Leadership, blending coaching and academic experience to help researchers lead with clarity, build stronger teams, and reclaim joy in their work.

Her mission: to bring optimism, structure, and sustainability into academia—so success doesn’t come at a personal cost.

Robert Roßbach

Robert is a leadership strategist and transformation expert with deep roots in both corporate performance and people development. He earned his master’s degree in mathematics in Berlin and Barcelona, then launched his career in Human Resources at PWC, where he advised both multinational corporations and mid-sized companies on how organizational design impacts success.

His insights into what sets thriving companies apart—spoiler: it’s skillful leadership—led him to a senior executive role at RWE, Germany’s largest energy provider. There, he led a full-scale transformation initiative called “New Way of Working,” focused on leadership, operational excellence, and process-driven team empowerment.

To match his hands-on expertise with formal training, Robert became a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Agile Coach, Professional Scrum Master, Scrum Product Owner, and PRINCE2 Project Manager.

Robert’s leadership philosophy is simple: self-organizing teams are built by great leaders who serve, not control. Today, he helps research and business leaders create the conditions where people—and results—can thrive.

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