The centre has high competence in the area of practice-related leadership research and leadership training, with a focus on value development and organisational development, social innovation and cross-sectoral partnership, guidance on ethical reflection, conflict resolution and volunteerism.

The Centre for Values-Based Leadership and Innovation shall help organisations fulfil their social remit and achieve their objectives through a clear values base, ability to innovate and organisational development. Target groups include public, private and non-profit organisations. The centre should serve as a knowledge centre linked to practice-related leadership research and leadership training.