Leadership Basics + Situational
On this course you strengthen your foundation as a manager and learn to switch between styles as the situation requires, tailored to the employee and the situation in front of you.
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Free cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so feel free to book now.
In brief. Leadership Basics + Situational is a classroom-based course lasting 3 days. You can attend it in Amsterdam, Utrecht, The Hague and Rotterdam, among other places, in a group of up to 8 participants. The price is EUR 1890 excl. VAT per participant, including course materials, lunch at the venue and a certificate of attendance. We also run this course for teams or departments in-company.
- A solid foundation and a flexible style
- Directly applicable to your own team
- Master the four leadership styles
- Difficult conversations with more confidence
- Switching between instructing, coaching and delegating
You build a solid foundation as a manager and learn to switch between four leadership styles. You adapt your approach to the employee and the situation, and manage with greater calm, overview and flexibility.
Description
In this classroom course you combine the basics of leadership with the in-depth topic of situational leadership. You work on your role, positioning and communication as a manager and develop the basic skills you need every day.
You learn to state expectations clearly, manage behaviour and results, give feedback and hold difficult conversations. You also gain insight into motivation, ownership and effective delegation.
In the final part you go deeper into situational leadership. You learn to apply the four styles of directing, coaching, supporting and delegating, to recognise employees' development levels and to switch between styles deliberately. In this way you develop an approach that is clear and flexible, and you tailor your leadership to different employees and situations.
Topics
- The role and positioning of the manager
- Communication and voicing expectations
- Steering on behaviour and results
- Giving feedback and holding difficult conversations
- Motivating and encouraging ownership
- Delegating effectively without micromanaging
- Dealing with change and resilience
- The basics of situational leadership
- The four styles: instructing, coaching, supporting and delegating
- Recognising employees' development levels
- Switching between styles without confusion
- Managing for ownership and growth
Result
After this programme, you will stand more firmly in your role as a manager and communicate more clearly about expectations and agreements. You will conduct difficult conversations with more confidence and be better able to assess what your employees need.
- You deliberately take up your position as a manager.
- You state expectations clearly and make concrete agreements.
- You give feedback and address issues with people without damaging the relationship.
- You recognise your employees' development level for each task.
- You switch deliberately between directing, coaching, supporting and delegating.
- You manage for ownership and growth, with greater calm and a clearer overview.
Target audience
This course is intended for managers who want to strengthen their foundation and at the same time learn to switch between different styles. You want to respond better to differences between employees and are looking for more flexibility and calm in the way you lead.
Teaching method
The course is practical and interactive. You bring in your own cases and work on situations from your own team. Short explanations alternate with exercises and reflection, so you can translate insights directly into your work. At the end, you formulate concrete points of attention for your further development as a manager.
Prior knowledge
No specific prior knowledge is required for this course. It helps if you hold a management role or are about to take one on, so that you can link the exercises to your own practice. Experience in a management role is welcome, but not a requirement.
Comments
In this three-day programme you follow the basics of leadership (days 1 and 2) and the in-depth day on situational leadership (day 3) back to back. You first get to know your own style and then work on adapting that style to what an employee needs at that moment.
Both parts can also be booked separately, as Leadership Basics and as a separate Situational Leadership advanced day. In this combination you pay less than when you book the two separately.
If you also want to include coaching leadership, take a look at Leadership Extended.
Practical information
- Number of days
- 3 days
- Course times
- from 10 am to 5 pm
- Teaching hours
- 18 hours
- Education level
- Suitable for all levels
- Preparation time
- None
- Included
- Course materials and lunch on site
- Certificate
- At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance
- Cancel
- Free up to four weeks before the start (cancellation terms)
Language
The course is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer speaks English. English-language course materials can be used. If at least 3 participants register, the course can also be given entirely in English.
In-company
Would you like to organise this training for a whole group or several groups? This can be cost-effective. For example, we can tailor the content entirely to your organisation, and training a whole group is also cheaper.
Are you looking at large numbers of participants or a complete academy? That involves a great deal. Consider planning and communication, for example, or identifying and agreeing the objectives and content of the training. Or differences in level, feedback mechanisms and safeguarding. Fortunately, Learnit has extensive experience in this field (more than 25 years) and we are happy to help you through this process.
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All start dates
3 training days. Confirmed dates first, then in order of date.
- Thu 12 Nov to Thu 10 Dec 2026Certain to go ahead Utrecht · 10:00–17:00 Enrol
- Thu 19 Nov to Thu 17 Dec 2026Certain to go ahead The Hague · 10:00–17:00 Enrol
- Thu 19 Nov to Thu 10 Dec 2026 Utrecht · 10:00–17:00 Enrol
- Thu 10 Dec 2026 to Thu 7 Jan 2027 Rotterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 12 November Enrol
- Wed 20 Jan to Wed 17 Feb 2027 Rotterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 23 December Enrol
- Tue 23 Feb to Tue 23 Mar 2027 Amsterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 26 January Enrol
- Mon 5 Apr to Mon 3 May 2027 Groningen · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 8 March Enrol
- Mon 5 Apr to Mon 3 May 2027 Zwolle · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 8 March Enrol
No suitable start date? Send us a date request, and we'll look at the options together.
This course by city
- Leadership in Amsterdam9 dates
- Leadership in The Hague7 dates
- Leadership in Groningen7 dates
- Leadership in Rotterdam12 dates
- Leadership in Utrecht15 dates
- Leadership in Zwolle7 dates
This course for your team?
Plan your own group on a date that suits you, at your office, at our premises or online. We tailor the content to your day-to-day work, and training a whole group is cheaper than individual bookings.
- Your date and location
- Tailored content
- Multiple groups or an academy are also possible
- More than 25 years' experience
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Training formats
Classroom
3 days€ 1890,-- Pleasant venue with a good trainer
- Small groups
- Inspiring and motivating
In-company
Bespoke trainingOn request- 100% for your group
- Bespoke training
- At your place or ours
Workshop
Up to 4 hours for groupsOn request- Suitable for events
- Interactive and inspiring
- Large groups too
Private training
At our place or yoursOn request- 100% just for you
- Achieve a lot in little time
- Whenever you want
Frequently asked questions
Can I cancel free of charge?
Yes. Up to four weeks before the first day of the course you can cancel free of charge, without giving a reason. You then receive a credit note or, if you have already paid, a refund. If you cancel later, you pay part of the course fee: 25% between four and two weeks before the start, 75% in the two weeks before it and 100% in the final week. Moving to another start date is free of charge up to two weeks before the start, after that 50%. Sending a colleague in your place is always possible. Read the cancellation terms.
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Guaranteed to run: Thu 12 Nov to Thu 10 Dec 2026 in Utrecht
This date already has enough participants. Free cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so you can secure a place now.