Other Functions
2014 - 2015
Advisor to the Minister of Education, Science and Sport of the Republic of Slovenia
2014 - 2017
Chair of the Council at the National Education Institute of the Republic of Slovenia
2016 - 2021
Member of the EQUAL Board
DR. ALENKA BRAČEK LALIĆ
Founder and Managing Director
About the Founder
For more than two decades, I have worked with organizations across the private, public and higher education sectors, helping leaders and organizations navigate strategy execution, leadership development, organizational culture and transformation.
As the Founder and Managing Director of Authentic Leadership Institute, I partner with executives, leadership teams and organizations to align business strategy, leadership, teams and organizational culture—strengthening organizational performance and building future readiness.
My work combines Strategy–Culture Alignment advisory, organizational and leadership development, team alignment, executive coaching and international research into one integrated approach tailored to each organization's strategy, business context and future ambitions.
Executive Experience
Founder & Managing Director (since 2021)
Authentic Leadership Institute
Vice Dean for Research
IEDC–Bled School of Management
Executive MBA Co-Director
IEDC–Bled School of Management
International Accreditation Director
CEEMAN, The International Association for Management Development
Education
2011
Doctorate in Human Resource Management
2007
Master Degree in Human Resource Management
Certifications
Professional Certified Coach (PCC) Accredited by International Coaching Federation
Leadership Circle® Certified Practitioner
Academy for Neuroscience and Brain Health
CEEMAN International Management Teachers Academy
(Leading Change Track)
General Management Program
(IEDC-Bled School of Management)
BOOKS
Hidden Champions in Dynamically Changing Societies: Critical Success Factors for Market Leadership
Hidden champions are highly successful small and medium-sized companies that are global leaders in terms of market share in their respective niches. Presenting the outcomes of an in-depth, multinational study on hidden champions in Central, Eastern, and Southeast Europe, Russia, China, Georgia, Mongolia and Turkey, this book provides essential insights into the critical drivers of success, market leadership positions, competitive advantage, and core lessons learned on the road to business prosperity. It also addresses development needs in connection with management, financing and the regulatory environment, which can in turn be used to create recommendations for various stakeholders (e.g. governments, financial institutions, management development institutions) in order to support hidden champions in their further growth and business success.
Business and Society: Making Management Education Relevant for the 21st Century
The world of business is constantly evolving and management education institutions will likely face a number of challenges in keeping up with these changes. While most books focus on the needs of management education institutions, this work addresses the needs of the corporate world in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Featuring an extensive research study spanning 11 countries, it offers a unique perspective on the business challenges and developmental needs of companies in emerging and recently emerged economies, and on the missing links between those needs and management education.
SUMMARY
EXPERTISE
20+ yrs
Executive Education, Leadership Development, Team Alignment, Cultural Transformation, Organizational Development, Quality Management, Strategy–Culture Alignment
EDUCATION
PhD
Human Resource Management
EXECUTIVE ROLES
10+ yrs
Founder & Managing Director
Vice Dean
Executive MBA Co-Director
International Accreditation Director
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
10+ yrs
ICF Accredited Coach (PCC)
Leadership Circle Profile®
Senior Culture Change Consultant
IMPACT
100+
Organizational Evaluations & Diagnostics
IMPACT
500+
Executive Coaching Hours