Motivating production staff course
In this course you learn how to motivate production staff, communicate clearly, apply leadership styles and build a close-knit, productive team that delivers results.
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Free cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so feel free to book now.
In brief. Motivating Production Staff is a 2-day classroom course. You can take it in Amsterdam and Rotterdam, in a group of no more than 8 participants. The price is EUR 1250,- excl. VAT per participant, including course materials, lunch on site and a certificate of attendance. For a team or department, we also deliver this course in-company.
- Motivate production employees in a way that fits
- Communicate clearly and listen actively to your team
- Switch deliberately between leadership styles
- Set SMART goals that your team really buys into
- Go home with a concrete action plan
Your trainer: Jeroen 44 evaluations in total, average score 9.5. View the trainers
Production staff often work in an environment with tight planning, repetitive work and high pressure. It is precisely there that your leadership style makes the difference between a team that ticks boxes and a team that thinks along with you.
Description
During this course you discover what really drives production employees and how to connect with that as a manager. You gain a grip on motivation theory that works on the shop floor and practise conversation techniques you can use tomorrow.
Day 1 focuses on the basics: motivation, communication, leadership styles and setting clear goals. On day 2 you move on to team dynamics, conflicts, personal development and stress. You finish with a concrete action plan for your own team.
The group is small, the trainer experienced and you work with situations from your own practice. That way you take not only insights but also workable approaches back to the workplace.
Topics
Day 1
- What drives people? The basic principles of motivation
- The importance of motivation in a production environment
- Effective communication and active listening
- Showing empathy in everyday conversations
- Leadership styles and their impact on motivation
- Coaching leadership for production employees
- Setting SMART goals that are achievable and motivating
- Recognition and appreciation as a motivator
Day 2
- Building a close-knit team
- Conflict management and team cohesion
- Encouraging personal development
- Stress management and work-life balance
- Practical strategies for increasing motivation
- Building motivating routines into your day-to-day management
- Drawing up an action plan for your team
- Reflection and closing
Result
After this course you will know what drives your production staff and how to respond to it. You will communicate more clearly, listen better and give recognition in a way that lands. You will be able to switch between leadership styles, set SMART goals that your team buys into, and tackle conflicts before they escalate. With your own action plan you can get started on the shop floor straight away.
Target audience
This course is intended for team leaders, foremen, shift leaders, production managers and operational managers who manage production employees on a daily basis. Whether you have just moved up or have been running a team for years: if you notice that motivation, communication or collaboration could be better, you are in the right place.
Teaching method
You work in a small group with plenty of room for your own cases. Theory alternates with practising conversation techniques, role plays and reflection. The trainer gives personal feedback and you translate each component to your own team through a concrete action plan.
Prior knowledge
No specific prior education is required. Some experience with managing people or an operational role in a production environment helps you link the exercises directly to your own practice.
Practical information
- Number of days
- 2 days
- Course times
- from 10 am to 5 pm
- Teaching hours
- 12 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
2 training days. In order of date.
- Thu 4 & Fri 5 February 2027 Amsterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 7 January Enrol
- Wed 28 & Thu 29 July 2027 Rotterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 30 June Enrol
No suitable start date? Send us a date request, and we'll look at the options together.
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
The trainers for this course
Ratings from participants after completing their course, across all courses by this trainer.
What others say about this course
"The course was very instructive. Theory and practice were combined extremely well. It was very pleasant to be taught in a small group, which gave me even more opportunity to achieve my learning objectives."
"It was an enjoyable course."
"Practically oriented and highly applicable in practice. Nice combination of theory + practice"
"Tailor-made course! Based on the intake, the course was adapted to our (my) requirements. The course ties in nicely with day-to-day practice."
"Fine course"
Training formats
Classroom
2 days€ 1250,-- 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.
Who is the Motivating Production Staff course intended for?
The course is intended for team leaders, foremen, shift leaders, production supervisors and operational managers who give day-to-day direction to production staff. Whether you have just moved up into a management role or have been leading a team for some time and notice that motivation or cooperation could be better, you are welcome.
What will you learn on the Motivating Production Staff course?
You learn what drives production staff and how to respond to that as a manager. You practise effective communication, active listening and giving recognition. You also explore different leadership styles, learn to set SMART goals, resolve conflicts and recognise stress in your team. You finish with a concrete action plan for your own team.
Do I need any prior knowledge for this course?
No, no specific prior education is required. Some experience with leading a team or working in an operational role in a production environment is useful, however, as the exercises are based on situations from your own practice.
What does a course day look like?
You work in a small group with plenty of room for your own cases. Theory alternates with conversation exercises, role-plays and reflection. The trainer gives personal feedback and helps you link the insights directly to your own team. You round off each day with practical action points.
Do I receive a certificate afterwards?
Yes, on completing the course you receive a Learnit certificate of participation. With it you can demonstrate to your employer that you have successfully completed the course.
Can I also take this course in-company?
Yes, this course is also available in-company. We then tailor the programme to your production environment, shift structure and specific challenges. Contact us to discuss the options.
Why does traditional motivation theory sometimes work poorly on the production floor?
Much motivation theory assumes knowledge work with a high degree of autonomy and variety. In a production environment, the work is often repetitive, tied to schedules and machines, and performance is measured in output. What does work there is concrete recognition, clear communication about the reasoning behind decisions, short feedback loops and room to contribute ideas about one's own work process. During the course you translate theory into this type of working environment.
What is the difference between coaching and directing leadership in a production environment?
A directive leadership style works well with inexperienced staff, tight deadlines or safety issues: you tell people what needs to happen and how. A coaching style works better with experienced staff you want to help grow: you ask questions and let them come up with solutions themselves. A good manager switches deliberately between the two styles. In the course you learn to recognise which situation calls for which style.
How do you give recognition to production employees without it feeling forced?
Recognition lands best when it is specific, comes at the right time and is directed at behaviour or effort, not just at results. A brief remark on the shop floor about something you have seen happen often works better than a general round of compliments. What matters is that recognition suits the person: one person appreciates being named publicly, another prefers a quiet conversation. During the course you practise with both forms.
How do you tackle a conflict between two production employees?
Don't wait too long. First have brief separate conversations with both employees to hear their side, without immediately taking sides. Then bring them together to get the facts and feelings on the table and look for workable agreements together. Follow up after a week to check whether it is working. On the course you practise this type of conversation using cases from your own team.
How do you set SMART goals that genuinely motivate production staff?
SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Acceptable, Realistic and Time-bound. On the shop floor it works best if the goals are formulated together with the team, relate to things they can influence, and are linked to visible progress. A goal such as 'fewer breakdowns' works less well than 'no more than two breakdowns on line 3 this month'. On the course you will formulate SMART goals for your own team.
What does the Motivating Production Staff course cost?
You can find the current price at the top right of this course page, along with the schedule, location and delivery format. For in-company or bespoke courses we are happy to provide a quotation on request.
Next start date: Thu 4 & Fri 5 February 2027 in Amsterdam
Free cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so you can secure a place now.