Małgorzata Baran is a Professor of Management specializing in Human Resource Management (HRM) and Project Management. She holds an Executive MBA degree and has held numerous leadership positions within academia, including Vice-Rector for Strategic Development, Head of the Department of Management, Rector’s Representative for Entrepreneurship, and Head of the Project Management Office.

She is the author of numerous academic publications focused on HRM, employee well-being, “quiet quitting”, employee engagement, and the effectiveness of mentoring in organizations. For many years, she has been actively involved in project-based initiatives and has served as an expert for institutions such as the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, PARP, NCBR, NAWA, and FRSE.

What will the mentee gain by working with me?

I believe every leader should experience mentoring, as it provides an opportunity to view leadership from a broader perspective — not only as setting direction and organizing work, but also as consciously supporting the growth and development of others.

Mentoring develops awareness and demonstrates that mature leadership is not only about sharing knowledge or achieving results, but also about creating the conditions in which people can better recognize their strengths, make informed decisions, and take ownership of their development.

I invite you to a mentoring partnership focused on reflection, growth, and discovering your full potential.

Expected level of mentee experience: Novice (up to 1 year of experience), Begginer (1-3 years), Intermediate (3-5 years)

Expected level of mentee experience in project management: I can work with mentees at any level of experience.