Acting Proactively course in Amsterdam
1 start date in Amsterdam in the coming year, the next on 9 February 2027. In a small group, with a trainer from the field.
4,6 on Google
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- Maximum of 8 participants per group
- Includes course materials, lunch and certificate
- Not satisfied? Then retake the course free of charge
- Also available as an in-company course, at your location in Amsterdam or at your office
Do you often wait instead of taking the initiative yourself? With the Acting Proactively course you take control, look ahead and get more out of yourself and your team. Work more efficiently, communicate more strongly and achieve better results.
Read the full programme of Acting Proactively
Where in Amsterdam
By public transport
A 19-minute walk from Amsterdam Centraal. A 4-minute walk from the 'Muziekgebouw Bimhuis' tram stop. A 3-minute walk from the 'Piet Heinkade' bus stop.
Parking
Unfortunately we have no parking spaces of our own. If you come by car, your best option is a car park nearby.
Cheapest - Interparking IJ-oever Centrum (Vriesseveem 9)
For around € 17 you get a day ticket here. Booking online in advance is often cheaper still. From the car park it is a few minutes' walk to the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ.
Closest - Parkeergarage Piet Hein
You can park directly underneath the Muziekgebouw in Parkeergarage Piet Hein. This is more expensive, however.
All dates in Amsterdam
Two-day course. In date order.
- Tue 9 & Tue 23 February 2027 10:00–17:00 · Piet Heinkade 1 Enrol
No suitable date? Send us a date request, or arrange a private group at your office.
Who you'll be taught by in Amsterdam
Ratings from participants after completing their course, across all courses by this trainer.
What participants say about Proactive Behaviour
The structure of the course was very well put together. Clear and also very instructive. The material covered was new to me and was also very easy to follow. I got a lot out of it and there are many things I will apply in practice. A very clear trainer who was also very good at getting the message across. The course was delivered in an inspiring and educational way.
You learn a lot from this!
Well organised, with a good trainer who had prepared the course thoroughly and led both days with expertise. The day was nicely structured, with a good balance between listening and doing, whether or not in groups. There was also plenty of time for breaks.
A lot of content, with many topics and techniques covered, without it feeling like we were rushing through the material. The trainer made many techniques visual, and because we worked through exercises it was not so theoretical but very practical.
Frequently asked questions about Proactive Action
Who is the Acting Proactively course suitable for?
The Acting Proactively course is suitable for anyone who finds themselves too hesitant and wants to take more control in their work and collaboration. You might recognise yourself in wanting to plan better, act more assertively or take the initiative more often. The group consists of no more than eight participants, so there is room for your personal learning objectives and practical situations.
Which topics are covered during the Acting Proactively course?
During the Acting Proactively course you work on communication skills, assertiveness, ownership and personal leadership. You also learn to recognise limiting beliefs, give feedback using the Johari window and prioritise tasks with the Eisenhower model. In addition, you look at team effectiveness, anticipating and reflecting, so that you learn to look ahead in a structured way instead of waiting for things to happen.
What is the approach during the Acting Proactively course?
The Acting Proactively course uses a personal approach with no more than eight participants per group. An intake takes place beforehand, so that the trainer can tailor the programme to your learning objectives. During the course you learn mainly by doing and experiencing: exercises, role plays and reflection are central. A safe atmosphere means you can experiment freely with new behaviour.
What are the results of the Acting Proactively course?
After the Acting Proactively course you present yourself in a visibly more proactive way and have more insight into your own thinking and behaviour. You know your communication style, qualities and points for attention, and you can anticipate through a better view of your tasks and the role of your team. You also know how to enthuse others and take the initiative, instead of waiting for someone else to act.
How large is the group during the Acting Proactively course?
The Proactive Behaviour course has a maximum group size of eight participants. This small group means you receive plenty of personal attention from the trainer and there is room to practise new skills. You learn in a safe atmosphere, which safeguards the learning effect and the return on the classroom course.
What is the difference between the Proactive Behaviour course and an Assertiveness or Time Management course?
Acting proactively partly overlaps with both, but it sits differently. An assertiveness course focuses mainly on standing up for yourself and setting boundaries. A time management course is about planning, prioritising and managing your diary. Acting proactively combines those elements and adds a further layer: taking the initiative yourself, looking ahead and taking charge in your work and your team.
In concrete terms, during this classroom course you work on ownership, anticipating with the Eisenhower model, communication skills, giving feedback using the Johari window and the team effectiveness model. So you choose this course if you don't just want to be more assertive or plan better, but above all want to develop a more active, guiding attitude. For yourself and towards your team.
When should I choose a classroom Acting Proactively course rather than a book or an online course on proactivity?
A book or online course works fine if you want to understand in theory what proactive behaviour involves. You read about models such as the Eisenhower model or the Johari window and can reflect on them yourself. Learnit's classroom Proactive Behaviour course adds something that self-study does not offer: practising with real people. In a group of no more than eight participants you experiment with assertive behaviour, giving feedback and asking follow-up questions, and you get immediate responses from a trainer and fellow participants. Limiting beliefs are rarely changed by reading about them. That requires interaction and reflection from others. Choose the course if you want to change your behaviour, not just acquire knowledge. For pure theory, a book will do.
How do I know whether this course will really do something for me, rather than my simply falling back into old, passive behaviour shortly afterwards?
Whether the course sticks depends on two things: recognition beforehand and practice during. Prior to the Acting Proactively course you have an intake with the trainer, in which your personal learning objectives are set down. The programme is adjusted accordingly. During the course you work actively with your own real-life situations: limiting beliefs are analysed, you practise giving feedback (among other things via the Johari window) and you map out your tasks using the Eisenhower model. With a maximum group size of eight participants, you get plenty of practice time and personal feedback. You prevent relapse by applying what you learn directly to current tasks and projects.
€ 1250,-first start 9 February 2027
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