Influencing Skills and Persuasiveness 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 45 reviews 4,6 on Google

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Eerder gevolgd door medewerkers van Smartware Security, NS Group, HVO-Querido, Syngenta en anderen.

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 persuade others without manipulating them? In the course Influencing skills and powers of persuasion you develop your own style. You work on negotiating, motivating and dealing with resistance. Always from a win-win perspective.

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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 Influencing Skills and Persuasiveness

8.6
Influencing Skills and Persuasiveness course: average 8.6 from 45 reviews

“Do you want to improve the way you communicate with others, or learn to stand up for yourself more? Then this course is definitely one to take.”

J. Vons
Smartware Security10.0

“A very good course, it fits my learning objectives perfectly. The trainer was very personable and pleasant.”

N. de Waal
NS Group9.8

“The trainer taught clearly and well. I am very satisfied with the content of the course. I am already looking forward to the next course given by Learnit Training.”

B. Roosveld
HVO-Querido9.8

“I found this training course extremely useful, partly because of the focused and professional approach.”

A. Edelenbosch
Syngenta9.6

“This course matched my requirements well. The trainer had a very good feel for the group and adapted to the wishes and requirements that arose within it. The calm manner of the facilitator created a sense of safety. That made it possible for me to open up more and really immerse myself in the material. The theory was explained quickly and clearly, after which we took plenty of time to practise and apply what we had learned directly to real-life situations. That is only possible if there is a sense of safety, and that was very pleasant.”

R. Adriani
Gemeente Den Haag9.5

“I think the course helps you change the way you communicate with others for the better, both privately and at work.”

G. Ince
Woonveste9.4

Frequently asked questions about Influencing Skills and Persuasiveness in-company

Where does the in-company course Influencing Skills and Persuasiveness 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 Influencing Skills and Persuasiveness 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 Influencing Skills and Persuasiveness course suitable for?

The course is suitable for specialists, experts, managers and (new) internal and external advisers who want to exert influence more confidently and effectively. No specific prior education is required. The course works with a maximum group size of eight participants, so that you can practise with your own practical situations and influencing style in a safe setting.

Which topics are covered in the Influencing Skills and Persuasiveness course?

In the Influencing Skills and Persuasiveness course you learn, among other things, how to negotiate, speak in a motivating way, deal with resistance and apply push and pull energy. You also gain insight into unconscious influencing techniques such as framing and priming, setting boundaries and giving feedback. You finish with a personal action plan for immediate application in practice.

Is prior knowledge required for the Influencing Skills and Persuasiveness course?

No, no specific prior knowledge is required for the Influencing Skills and Persuasiveness course. The classroom course is suitable for specialists, managers and (junior) advisers who want to strengthen their persuasiveness. Beforehand, an intake takes place in which your learning objectives are discussed, so that the programme matches your situation and experience.

What is the group size and delivery format of the Influencing Skills and Persuasiveness course?

The course is taught in a classroom setting in a small group of no more than eight participants. This limited group size ensures sufficient personal attention, room to practise with real-life situations and a safe learning environment. Prior to the course, an intake takes place so that your learning objectives can be incorporated into the programme.

Do you receive a certificate after the Influencing Skills and Persuasiveness course?

Yes, after the Influencing Skills and Persuasiveness course you receive a certificate of participation. This certificate shows that you took an active part in both course days and practised the skills covered, such as negotiating, dealing with resistance and communicating in a motivating way. The course material is included.

What is the difference between this course and a course in assertiveness or negotiation?

Influencing Skills and Persuasiveness is broader than a purely assertiveness or negotiation course. Assertiveness focuses mainly on setting boundaries and standing up for yourself. Negotiating is about reaching an agreement between parties with differing interests. This classroom-based course combines both and adds elements such as push and pull energy, framing and priming, motivating at group level, dealing with resistance and changing attitudes. You work from the win-win principle and the premise of 'hard on the content, soft on the relationship'. The course is therefore suitable if you not only want to defend your position or close a deal, but want to exert influence on colleagues, clients or teams on a structural basis. You finish with a personal action plan.

How quickly can I apply the influencing techniques from this course in my day-to-day work?

The course is built around immediate applicability. You practise with realistic work situations during the course and finish with a personal action plan, so that the very next day you can start experimenting with techniques such as pushing and pulling energy, framing or the principle of 'tough on the content, gentle on the relationship'. Expect simple techniques (asking questions when you meet resistance, deliberately switching between perspectives) to become routine within a week. More complex skills such as negotiating from interests or changing attitudes require more repetition. Count on several weeks of conscious practice in real conversations. The small group of no more than eight participants ensures you get enough practice time per technique, which speeds up the transfer to everyday practice compared with larger classroom courses.

What makes this course different from an online course or a book on influencing, such as Cialdini?

A book or online course gives you theory and models, but no feedback on your own behaviour. In this classroom-based course you practise influencing techniques in a group of no more than eight participants, with direct feedback from the trainer and fellow participants. You experiment live with push and pull energy, framing, dealing with resistance and negotiating from win-win situations. Before the course there is an intake to incorporate your learning objectives into the programme, something self-study does not offer. On day two you draw up a personal action plan for application in your work. Choose self-study if you mainly want to acquire knowledge; choose this course if you genuinely want to change your behaviour and approach with guidance.

Influencing Skills and Persuasiveness for your team?

Request a quote without obligation; you will hear from an adviser shortly. With one or two colleagues? Influencing Skills and Persuasiveness is on the scheduled courses 13 times in the coming year, in Amsterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Rotterdam, Zwolle, Groningen, Eindhoven and Arnhem.

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