Assertiveness: standing up for yourself in-company

A two-day course just for your group. You choose the date and the place, and the trainer tailors the content to your practice beforehand.

8.6 from 41 reviews 4,6 on Google

NRTO quality mark

Previously attended by employees of EQUANS Services N.V, OBS Nelson Mandela, Exact, EQUANS and others.

Tailored: matched to the level and goals of your team
Trainers from the field, who do the work themselves
At your premises, at ours or online, on a date that suits you
In Dutch or English, in the language of your choice

Your trainer: Mieke, Rob, Michaela or Christy 1.252 evaluations in total, average score 8,9. View the trainers

What the course covers

Do you want to stand up for yourself without steamrolling others? In this course you work on acting with self-assurance, setting boundaries and communicating purposefully. You learn to express your opinion clearly and to present yourself decisively, with mutual respect as the basis.

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How an in-company course works

RequestYou tell us which course it concerns, how many people and roughly when. You receive a quotation with a fixed price for the group.
AlignmentWe discuss what the group can already do and what should be different afterwards. The trainer adapts the examples and exercises accordingly.
The courseOn the day and at the place you chose, with course materials for every participant.
AfterwardsEvery participant receives a certificate of attendance.

Practical information

Duration: Two-day course
Group: Only your own people
Location: At your office, at one of our locations or online
Date: You choose
Language: Dutch or English
Included: Course materials and a certificate of attendance
Price: Fixed price per group, in a tailored quotation (scheduled course: EUR 1250,- excl. VAT per participant)

The trainers of this course

Ratings from participants after completing their course, across all courses by this trainer.

What participants say about Assertiveness: standing up for yourself

8.6
Assertiveness: Standing Up for Yourself course: average 8.6 from 41 reviews

“During the course you gain a good insight into what is actually holding you back from being assertive; together with the examples, assignments and tools you are given, I already notice improvement and I believe I can become increasingly assertive in future. After the course you will not be more assertive straight away, but you do know how to improve this gradually.”

M. Deurloo - EQUANS Services N.V.10.0

“An intake interview makes clear exactly what the participant wants to learn. During the course itself the topics that turned out to be needed are covered, and throughout the course you are regularly asked whether any other subjects should be discussed. A variety of exercise formats (a game, role play, video recording, relaxation exercise and others) makes a lot of things clear. Everything takes place in a very relaxed and safe atmosphere; nothing turns out to be "scary". The course provides insight and useful tips, and the reader and the booklet you are given are also handy for after the course.”

J.S.A. Engelander
OBS Nelson Mandela10.0

“The course is very easy to apply in practical situations. It makes you think in a pleasant way and gives good tips on how to take it further.”

V.J.T. Bisschops
Exact9.6

“Good, clear training course – genuinely useful.”

R. van Heijst - EQUANS9.4

“The course is very interesting and anyone can take it. The information applies to everyone, whether you are assertive or not. You can apply what you learn both at work and in your private life. This course is useful for everyone. It is set up in such a way that you can practise straight away with real-life examples and apply the information in practice.”

M.S. Choelai
Gemeente Westland9.3

“This course was very practically applicable and closely geared to the needs of the participant. The trainer was a very professional and positive woman. She was good at recognising why I needed more self-confidence, and in the end she gave me just that, without my having to do very much for it.”

W. Kok-Hulshoff
Neopost9.3

Frequently asked questions about Assertiveness: standing up for yourself in-company

Where does the in-company Assertiveness: standing up for yourself course take place?

Wherever suits you: at your office, at one of our training locations or online. You also choose the date.

Can the content be tailored to our organisation?

Yes. Before the course we discuss with you what the group can already do, where things go wrong in practice and what should be different afterwards. The trainer uses examples and exercises from your own work.

How large can the group be?

That depends on the course. For a skills course we prefer to work with a small group, so that everyone can really practise. If more people are involved, we schedule several groups or set up a fixed programme.

What does Assertiveness: standing up for yourself in-company cost?

You get a fixed price for the whole group, in a tailored quote. For a group this works out cheaper than booking everyone individually. For comparison: a place on the scheduled course costs EUR 1250,- excl. VAT per participant.

Can the course be delivered in English?

Yes. For in-company courses we deliver the training in the language of your choice, Dutch or English. Mention it in your request.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes, every participant receives a certificate of attendance afterwards.

How do I request a quote?

Via the quote form: state the course, the number of participants and roughly where and when you would like it. An adviser will then contact you.

Who is the Assertiveness: standing up for yourself course suitable for?

The course is suitable for anyone who wants to come across more assertively, stand up for their own interests better or express an opinion more clearly. You might recognise yourself in the following: difficulty setting boundaries, taking the initiative or raising your profile in conversations. No prior knowledge is required. The classroom course is given in groups of no more than eight participants.

What will you learn during the Assertiveness: standing up for yourself course?

During this classroom course you learn the difference between assertiveness, sub-assertiveness and aggressiveness, and how to deal with this in practice. You practise saying no, setting boundaries, giving and receiving feedback, and communicating purposefully without manipulating. You also work on recognising limiting thoughts and on using verbal and non-verbal behaviour.

What is the difference between assertiveness, sub-assertiveness and aggressiveness?

Assertive behaviour means standing up for your own interests while respecting the other person. Sub-assertive behaviour means putting yourself last and not daring to say what you want. Aggressive behaviour means pushing through your own aims at the other person's expense. During the classroom course Assertiveness: standing up for yourself, you learn to recognise the difference and to respond assertively.

Is any prior knowledge required for the Assertiveness: standing up for yourself course?

No, the Assertiveness: Standing Up for Yourself course requires no prior knowledge or previous education. The course is suitable for anyone who wants to communicate more assertively and stand up better for their own interests. An intake takes place beforehand, so the trainer can tailor the programme to your personal learning objectives and situation.

What is the approach of the Assertiveness: standing up for yourself course?

The Assertiveness: Standing Up for Yourself course is taught in a classroom setting in a group of no more than 8 participants. Beforehand there is an intake in which the trainer identifies your personal learning objectives. The programme is determined on that basis. The course has an active set-up: you learn by doing and experiencing in a safe atmosphere.

When should you choose a classroom assertiveness course rather than a self-help book or an online course?

A classroom course works better if you actually want to practise assertive behaviour, not just understand it. A book or online course gives you theory about communication, setting boundaries and feedback, but you read it on your own and miss the mirror that others provide. In the classroom course Assertiveness: Standing Up for Yourself you practise real conversational situations in a group of no more than 8 participants. You receive immediate feedback on your verbal and non-verbal behaviour from the trainer and the other participants. Beforehand there is an intake in which your personal learning objectives are gathered. Choose self-study if you mainly want to acquire knowledge. Choose the classroom course if you find that you know how it should be done, but cannot manage to indicate your boundaries or express your opinion in the moment.

How do I know whether this classroom course really has an effect on my behaviour, or whether it stays at theory?

The effect lies in the working method. This course is active in its set-up: in a group of no more than 8 participants you practise with real situations from your own working or private life. Beforehand there is an intake in which your personal learning objectives are identified, so that the programme is tailored to your situation. You experiment with saying no, setting boundaries, giving feedback and non-verbal signals. All under the guidance of a trainer who gives immediate feedback. Theory such as communication levels, frames of reference and feedback rules is linked to practice. That is the difference with a book or e-learning: you get direct reflection on your behaviour and practise in a safe setting. Whether you keep it up in practice depends on your own repetition afterwards; the course gives you the framework and the first experience.

What is the difference between this assertiveness course and a course in communication skills or giving feedback?

Assertiveness: standing up for yourself focuses specifically on making your own interests, opinion and boundaries known, with respect for the other person. The distinction between sub-assertive, assertive and aggressive behaviour is central, as is working on limiting thoughts and emotions that hold you back. A general communication course more often covers sending, receiving and conversation structures broadly, without that personal focus on setting boundaries and self-presentation. A course on giving feedback deals only with the rules of feedback and raising behaviour for discussion. In assertiveness, feedback and non-verbal communication are parts of a larger whole: learning to act from your own position. Choose this course (classroom-based, maximum of eight participants) if your question concerns daring, boundaries and inner blocks, and not purely conversation technique.

Assertiveness: standing up for yourself for your team?

Request a quote without obligation and an adviser will get back to you soon. With one or two colleagues? Assertiveness: standing up for yourself is scheduled 11 times in the coming year, in Amsterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Rotterdam, Arnhem, Groningen, Zwolle and Eindhoven.

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