What do you learn in the Flexibility at Work course?

You learn how to strengthen the flexibility and resilience of your employees, teams and organisation. You gain insight into the flexible mindset, the preconditions for a flexible organisation and the management skills you need for this. You work towards a concrete action plan for your own practice.

Who is the Flexibility at Work course intended for?

The course is intended for managers, change managers and transformation managers. HR professionals and project leaders responsible for change processes are also very welcome.

Do I need any prior knowledge for this course?

No specific prior knowledge is required. It does help if you have experience of managing people or guiding change, so that you can apply the material directly to your own situation.

Do I receive a certificate on completion?

Yes, on completion you receive a Learnit certificate of participation.

Can I also follow the course in-company?

Yes, you can take the Flexibility at Work course either in a classroom setting or in-company. For in-company delivery, we tailor the content to the specific situation and objectives of your organisation.

What exactly is flexibility at work?

Flexibility at work is the ability to adapt readily to changing circumstances, new tasks, different colleagues or unexpected situations. It is a combination of mindset, behaviour and skills. Flexible employees remain engaged and effective, even when the context changes.

Why is flexibility so much in demand among employers?

Agile working methods, technological development and rapidly changing markets put organisations under constant pressure to move. Flexible employees make that movement possible. They are more resilient, deliver better results and help the organisation remain future-proof. That is why flexibility has been in the top five most sought-after competencies for years.

What is the difference between flexibility and resilience?

Flexibility is about adapting to new situations: different work, different roles or new technology. Resilience is about recovery: the ability to regain your balance after a setback or a stressful period. The two reinforce each other. People who are resilient can handle more change and can therefore respond more flexibly.

How do you encourage a proactive working attitude in your team?

A proactive working attitude arises when employees are given room to contribute ideas, take ownership and show initiative. As a manager, you support this by setting clear objectives, giving trust, coaching on responsibility and setting a good example yourself. In the course you learn concrete techniques to get that movement going.

Which conditions does a flexible organisation need?

A flexible organisation has a suitable structure, a culture that encourages learning and change, and technology that makes remote collaboration possible. In addition, clear frameworks, trust and room for experimentation are essential. During the course you examine which preconditions still need strengthening in your organisation.

What does the Flexibility at Work course cost?

You will find the current price at the top right of this course page, together with the schedule, location and delivery format. For in-company or bespoke courses we are happy to provide a quotation on request.

Flexibility at Work course | Learnit Training

Name: Flexibility at Work
Price: 1250.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

Change is the rule rather than the exception in the workplace. You will learn how, as a manager, you can make room for flexibility and how to bring employees and teams along in continuous change.

Description

Flexibility has been in the top five most sought-after competencies for years. Agile working, new technology and rapidly changing markets call for employees who adapt readily, stay engaged and perform well under pressure. For you as a manager, that raises the question: how do you encourage that adaptability without burning your people out?

On the first day you delve into the science behind flexibility. You examine why old patterns no longer work, what a flexible mindset involves and which characteristics flexible employees share. Day two is about practice: which organisational and technological preconditions do you need, and which management skills help you to embed flexibility in the culture?

At the end of the second day you will have a concrete outline for an action plan that you can put to work straight away in your own team or organisation.

Topics

Flexibility as a much sought-after competency and the science behind it
The flexible mindset and characteristics of flexible employees
How to become and stay flexible as a manager yourself
The new way of working and its impact on employees
The relationship between organisational structure, culture and flexibility
Preconditions for a flexible organisation
Competencies and roles of flexible employees
Sharpening personal leadership
From a reactive to a proactive working attitude
Setting goals for flexible working
Developing and supporting employees
Building flexible teams and strengthening collaboration
Techniques for dealing smoothly with change and difficult situations

Result

Afterwards you will know why flexibility is in such demand and what it delivers for employees, teams and the organisation. You will recognise the characteristics of a flexible mindset, you will be able to create the right conditions for a flexible working environment and you will know how to encourage a proactive working attitude. You will be able to sharpen your personal leadership, develop flexible teams and give your employees techniques for dealing with change smoothly. You will leave the course with a concrete outline for an action plan for your own organisation.

Target audience

This course is intended for managers, change managers and transformation managers who want to help their employees and teams develop greater flexibility and resilience. HR professionals and project leaders responsible for change processes will also get a great deal out of it.

Teaching method

You take the course in a classroom setting or in-company, in a small group and guided by an experienced trainer. Theory and practical exercises alternate, so that you apply what you have learned to your own situation straight away. You work towards a concrete action plan for more flexibility in your team or organisation. Afterwards you receive a Learnit certificate of participation.

Prior knowledge

No specific prior knowledge is required. Some experience with managing people or guiding changes helps you to translate the material directly into your own practice.

Language

The training is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer has a good command of English. English-language course material can be used. With a minimum enrolment of 3 participants, the training can also be given entirely in English.

Number of days:

2 days

Course times:

from 10 am to 5 pm

Study load:

14 hours

Education level:

This training is suitable for all levels.

Exemptions:

Exemptions do not apply to this course.

Preparation time:

No preparation time applies to this course.

Certificate:

At the end of the course, a certificate is issued as proof of participation.

The best training for you

At Learnit you will always find a course that takes you further. From (technical) IT skills to communication or personal leadership. You can also choose the training format that suits you best: a classroom course, a tailor-made course at your own office, an online course or an e-learning. We have the right course and the right format for everyone. Because learning in the way that suits you best delivers the best results.

Moving forward together

Taking a training course at Learnit means learning together. Together with your experienced trainer, together with your course group or together with your colleagues. And whether you take the training at home, at your office or at one of our training locations, we are always available to help you. To share our knowledge with you in a way that is genuinely useful to you. Getting further together through personal attention and understanding each other well; that is what we believe in.

Apply it directly in your work

Learning theory from a book that you can then hardly use in your work? Not at Learnit! Whichever training you take with us, you can put it to use at your workplace straight away. Because of the unique learning objectives you set together with the trainer at the start of the training. Because of the alternation between theory and (interactive) practical assignments. And by bringing the challenges you face in your daily work along to the training.

Flexibility at Work course