Dealing with Difficult People 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.

8.5 from 17 reviews 4,6 on Google NRTO quality mark

Previously attended by staff from Omgevingsdienst Zuidoost-Brabant, SPS Cryogenics B.V, Gemeente Montfoort, Aquon 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
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Your trainer: Rob, Christy, Marjorie or Elzo 832 evaluations in total, averaging 8.9. View the trainers

What the course covers

Everyone has to deal with difficult people at some point. In this course you gain insight into difficult behaviour and into your own communication style, so that you keep a grip on the situation. That way your enjoyment of your work and your productivity remain intact.

Read the full programme for Dealing with Difficult People

How an in-company course works

  1. RequestYou tell us which course it concerns, how many people and roughly when. You receive a quotation with a fixed price for the group.
  2. AlignmentWe discuss what the group can already do and what should be different afterwards. The trainer adapts the examples and exercises accordingly.
  3. The courseOn the day and at the place you chose, with course materials for every participant.
  4. 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)

What participants say about Dealing with Difficult People

8.5
Dealing with Difficult People course: average 8.5 from 17 reviews

“The practical exercises made it clear to me that in difficult situations a great deal of stress and pressure can be taken away from both parties simply through the right attitude on my part. That really was the eye-opener.”

I. Koenen
Omgevingsdienst Zuidoost-Brabant
9.8

“A top course if you deal with other people a lot. You learn a great deal about people’s behaviour and how to deal with them. But your own shortcomings are addressed as well.”

B. Den Heten
SPS Cryogenics B.V.
9.4

“Interesting and instructive course; directly applicable in practice!”

E. de Rijke - Gemeente Montfoort9.2

“My experience with Learnit was excellent! The registration process was straightforward and communication was always clear and professional. The trainer was knowledgeable and conveyed the material in an accessible way. The atmosphere during the course was open and supportive, which made me feel free to ask questions and take an active part. I can wholeheartedly recommend Learnit to anyone looking to develop their skills!”

S. van Nieuwenhoven - Aquon9.0

“A good analysis is made of you as a person. Almost all the tools are usable.”

M. Lebour
Ordina
9.0

“This course makes the difference between dealing with difficult people emotionally and, through awareness, dealing with them tactically. A very expertly delivered course, aimed at applying things in practice.”

T.J. van den Driesche
Evides Waterbedrijf
8.6

Frequently asked questions about Dealing with Difficult People in-company

Where does the in-company course Dealing with Difficult People 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 Dealing with Difficult People 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 Dealing with Difficult People course suitable for?
The Dealing with Difficult People course is suitable for anyone who encounters difficult behaviour at work or in their private life. Think of colleagues, managers, customer advisers, care workers, teachers and healthcare staff. No prior knowledge is required. In this classroom-based course you learn to recognise difficult behaviour, understand your own role and communicate more effectively in tense situations.
What is the approach of the Dealing with Difficult People course?
The course is classroom-based, with a maximum group size of 8 participants. Beforehand, you have an intake call with the trainer in which your personal learning goals are discussed. The programme is tailored on that basis. During the course days you work actively: you practise with real-life situations, experiment with new behaviour and receive direct feedback in a safe atmosphere.
Which topics are covered during the Dealing with Difficult People course?
During the Dealing with Difficult People course you cover, among other things, different types of difficult behaviour, the communication process, frames of reference, core qualities and core quadrants, assertiveness and dealing with stress and resistance. You also learn to distinguish between observations and interpretations and to recognise your own role in difficult situations. The programme is tailored to your learning objectives on the basis of an intake.
Do you receive a certificate after the Dealing with Difficult People course?
Yes, on completion of the Dealing with Difficult People course you receive a certificate of participation from Learnit. This certificate confirms that you took an active part in both course days and practised the skills covered, such as assertiveness, recognising interaction patterns and working with core quadrants. No exam is required to receive the certificate.
What prior knowledge do you need for the Dealing with Difficult People course?
You do not need any specific prior knowledge for the Dealing with Difficult People course. The course is suitable for anyone who encounters difficult behaviour at work or in private life, regardless of role or level of education. During an intake the trainer discusses your personal learning objectives, so that the content matches your situation and experience.
When should you choose the classroom Dealing with Difficult People course instead of a book or online videos about conflict management?
Classroom training adds something that self-study does not offer: practising with your own cases, in a group of no more than eight participants, guided by a trainer. A book about core quadrants or assertiveness gives you the model, but not the feedback on how you respond in a difficult conversation. Choose this course if you find that you understand the theory but get stuck in the moment itself. For example, with a dominant colleague, a complaining customer or a passive-aggressive family member. Beforehand there is an intake, in which the trainer identifies your learning objectives. Online material is suitable for orientation or refreshing your knowledge; this course is suitable if you want to change your behaviour and need practice and reflection to do so.
How do I know whether this course suits me or whether I would be better off taking an assertiveness course or a mediation course?
This course focuses specifically on dealing with other people's difficult behaviour in your day-to-day working or private situation. You gain insight into where that behaviour comes from and how you can adjust your own role in the interaction. Choose this course if you regularly get stuck in your contact with certain people and want to get a grip on those patterns. An assertiveness course is a better fit if your main difficulty is setting your own boundaries, regardless of specific difficult types. A mediation course is aimed at mediating between others in a conflict, not at how you deal with them yourself. In the classroom course you work with core quadrants, frames of reference and the distinction between observations and interpretations, among other things. The group has a maximum of eight participants, so you can bring in situations from your own practice.
What do you learn in the Dealing with Difficult People course that goes beyond the general communication tips you can find anywhere online?
The course combines behavioural analysis with self-reflection, and goes deeper than isolated communication tips. In the classroom you work with models such as core quadrants (Ofman) to map out your own qualities, pitfalls and allergies. You also learn to distinguish between observations and interpretations, and to recognise your own frame of reference as opposed to that of the other person. That differs from generic online content, which usually stops at 'listen actively' or 'be assertive'. Here you practise with real cases from your own working practice, in a group of no more than eight participants. The trainer adapts the programme on the basis of an intake beforehand. So you do not get standard course material, but feedback on your specific situation involving difficult behaviour. The current fees can be found on the course page.

Dealing with Difficult People for your team?

Request a quote with no obligation; you will hear from an adviser shortly. Just one or two colleagues? Dealing with Difficult People is scheduled 10 times over the coming year, in Amsterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Rotterdam, Eindhoven, Groningen and Zwolle.

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