Assertive Leadership

About this training

A healthy dose of assertiveness is crucial to your success as a leader. After all, assertive leadership means finding a balance between steering, correcting, controlling and setting boundaries on the one hand and motivating, coaching and supporting on the other.
How do you say "No" to employees, without demotivating them? How do you ensure a powerful and at the same time understanding approach? How do you get the support of team members so that they go the extra mile?
An assertive leadership style, will put you in a stronger position. You will develop authority and radiate more self-confidence through clear and assertive communication.

Program

MODULE 1

  • Basic criteria for an assertive attitude in leadership
  • What is assertiveness? What is it not?
  • The influence of perception, filters and values: limiting and stimulating beliefs
  • Setting clear boundaries as a leader
  • Why don't we always stand up for ourselves?
  • Self-knowledge, becoming aware of your own behaviour: assertiveness test
  • The four basic forms of communication
  • The negative impact of aggressive or passive leadership

MODULE 2

  • Assertive conversation techniques
  • Communicating confidently as a leader
  • Dealing with resistance
  • Constructively dealing with criticism
  • Discuss unacceptable behaviour.
  • Communicating difficult decisions
  • Correctly reverse unreasonable requests from employees
  • Give feedback in a constructive way
  • How to defend projects and results with the management
  • Development of a personal action plan

 

 

Free ebook included 'Leadership for beginners'
Free ebook included 'Leadership for beginners'Also available to download in our online store

Target group

This training is aimed at managers, team leaders, project leaders, coordinators and management professionals who want to strengthen their assertive skills and develop assertive leadership.

Approach

We work in small groups, which is why this training is strongly practice-oriented with concrete cases, self-insight, practice sessions and interactive simulations. In this way, you will succeed in immediately applying the learned techniques to your own professional situation.
During the training you will develop a personal action plan.

We use a “learning by doing” training methodology to support behavior change through highly interactive training. Using our customized cases and exercises, we ensure that participants apply the skills and strategies learned and receive intensive coaching and feedback. We utilize role plays, in-the-action feedback, simulations and other learning techniques.

Trainers

Results

Through assertive leadership, you will learn how to achieve your objectives, in particular :

  • Dealing with your own emotions and those of your employees
  • Learn to put your foot down when necessary
  • Resolve conflicts in a constructive way
  • Set clear boundaries
  • To deal with "difficult" employees and to turn this relationship into a constructive cooperation.
  • How to respond to criticism or negative feedback
  • Resolve ongoing conflicts or difficult situations
  • Act more confidently and optimise your communication skills
Free ebook included 'Leadership for beginners'
Free ebook included 'Leadership for beginners'Also available to download in our online store

Register

Choose the desired date and location for this training.

Antwerpen - Expert Academy

Mechelsesteenweg 109, 2018 Antwerp

Wed 2.04.2025 (9h00 and 17h00)Thu 3.04.2025 (9h00 and 17h00)
Dutch

From

€ 1.450,00(VAT excluded)

Max. 8 participants