Practical Leadership in the Workplace

“Yesterday a colleague, today a manager.”

For many (new) managers, this step feels like a bigger challenge than expected.

You work on the front lines, know the job, and know the team. But suddenly, you’re expected to manage employees, hold meetings, and set boundaries. This takes some getting used to and often involves trial and error.

This training helps (future) managers lead in a practical, clear, and confident manner in their day-to-day work.

Who is this training for?

This training is designed for (future) first-line managers who have just started managing or are preparing to do so.

For example:

• Teamleaders
• Assistant foremen
• Supervisors
• Shift leaders
• Department managers

Does this sound familiar?

• You find it difficult to address colleagues
• Conversations don’t go as you expected
• You want to communicate more clearly without damaging relationships
• You’re looking for guidance in your new role

Then this training is a good first step.

Training content

The training covers the following topics, among others:

• Your role as a hands-on manager
• Basic communication in the workplace
• Personality and behavioral styles
• Communication levels and conversation techniques
• Giving and receiving feedback
• Dealing with resistance
• Effectively motivating employees

The training is accessible and relevant to everyday situations in the workplace.

Objective of the training

This training provides (novice) managers with practical tools to lead employees in a way that suits the workplace.

The focus is on:

• communicating clearly
• dealing with different behavioral and personality styles
• conducting conversations and giving feedback
• dealing with resistance

No complicated theory. Just practical skills you can apply right away.

Result

Upon completion of the training:

• participants will know what is expected of them as managers
• conversations will be conducted more clearly and pleasantly
• participants will be better equipped to handle challenging behavior and resistance
• participants will feel confident in addressing employees
• there will be greater clarity and structure in the workplace

Participants’ Experiences

“I found leading a team challenging, especially since I knew the team so well. This training gave me exactly the tools I needed to be clearer without ruining the atmosphere. You notice the difference right away.”

— Assistant foreman

“I thought leadership was mainly about thinking logically. In this training, I realized how much of a difference it makes how you say something. I apply that insight every day.”

— Teamleader production

Prerequisites

No specific prior education is required for this training. However, sufficient practical experience within the company is desirable.

Duration & Workload

• Duration: 2 training days and 1 follow-up half-day
• Workload: approximately 20 hours
  (including training days, practical assignments, and reference materials)

Location

• In-company: on-site at your organization

Guidance & Training Methods

• Practical assignments
• Role-playing exercises
• Group discussions
• Theoretical explanations
• Support during and between training days

Price

€ 925,- per participant (excl. VAT)

For in-company groups:

• Minimum of 6, maximum of 12 participants per group

Included:

• Introductory meeting with trainer and client
• Training preparation
• Delivery of the training, including a follow-up session.
• Participant evaluation
• Final meeting with client
• Personal certificate of participation

Excluded:

• Trainer travel expenses
• Training materials per participant
• Any subsidy programs or industry reimbursements

Retention

To ensure knowledge retention, a follow-up session is scheduled 2–3 months after the training concludes.

During this half-day session:

• We reflect together on the skills learned and their practical application
• We determine, together with the participants, which areas require additional attention
• Participants present new case studies for joint analysis
• We draw up a brief action plan for ongoing development