Leadership in depth: situational
On this in-depth course you learn situational leadership: you tailor your style to the employee, the task and the context, and switch consciously between instructing, coaching, supporting and delegating.
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Free cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so feel free to book now.
In brief. Leadership In-depth: Situational is a 1-day classroom course. It runs in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht and The Hague, among other locations, in a group of no more than 8 participants. The price is € 650,- 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.
- Switching between leadership styles on the spot
- Guiding employees towards independence in a targeted way
- Practical tools for tomorrow
- Making a conscious choice between directing and letting go
- More calm and clarity in your team
Not every employee calls for the same approach. On this in-depth day on situational leadership you sharpen your insight and practise switching consciously between styles. You are given concrete tools you can apply straight away in your day-to-day practice.
Description
In this classroom-based advanced course you will work on situational leadership. You will learn to consciously adapt your approach to the employee, the task and the context that calls for your style at that moment.
You explore the four leadership styles of instructing, coaching, supporting and delegating, and you practise recognising development levels within your team. You gain insight into your own preferred style and the pitfalls that come with it. You also work on communicating clearly about expectations and responsibility, so that you can switch smoothly without causing confusion.
The course is practical and interactive in design. Short explanations alternate with exercises, reflection and discussion of situations from your own working practice. This way you learn by doing and by experimenting with different approaches.
Topics
- The basics of situational leadership and why a single fixed style falls short
- The four styles: instructing, coaching, supporting and delegating
- Recognising employees' development levels on the basis of competence and motivation
- Switching between styles without creating confusion
- Communicating clearly about expectations, roles and responsibilities
- Giving feedback and addressing employees on behaviour and results
- Steering towards ownership and gradually increasing independence
- Recognising your own preferred style and pitfalls
- Applying situational leadership to situations from your own practice
Result
After this advanced day you will more quickly recognise what an employee needs and consciously adapt your style accordingly. You will switch more easily between instructing, coaching, supporting and delegating. You will hold more focused conversations, make expectations clear and steer towards ownership without taking over tasks. You will have concrete tools to apply situational leadership directly in your day-to-day practice.
Target audience
This advanced day is intended for managers who already have the basics under their belt or who have comparable basic knowledge. You want to sharpen your leadership style further and align it better with what your staff need at that moment. Think of team leaders, managers and project leaders who work with staff at different levels of experience and who want to switch more consciously between directing, coaching, supporting and delegating.
Teaching method
This in-depth day is practice-oriented and interactive. You alternate short explanations with exercises, reflection and discussion of your own situations. You learn by doing, observing and experimenting with different approaches.
Prior knowledge
You already have experience with leadership, for example through the Leadership Basics course or through your daily practice. No further prior knowledge is required. Your own situations and questions form the starting point during this advanced day.
Comments
This advanced day lasts one day and can be booked separately. It is also part of our leadership programme, as an advanced course on top of the basics.
Do not have those basics yet? Then you can lay them in Leadership Basics. There you learn the core of directing and holding conversations; here you build on that by switching between styles for each member of staff and each situation.
If you want to take both, the combination Leadership Basics + Situational cheaper than the separate parts. If you are looking for the whole programme, including coaching leadership, then take a look at Leadership Extended.
Practical information
- Number of days
- 1 day
- Course times
- from 10 am to 5 pm
- Teaching hours
- 6 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
1 training day. Confirmed dates first, then in order of date.
- Thu 26 November 2026Certain to go ahead Utrecht · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 29 October Enrol
- Thu 10 December 2026Certain to go ahead Utrecht · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 12 November Enrol
- Thu 17 December 2026Certain to go ahead The Hague · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 19 November Enrol
- Wed 25 November 2026 Rotterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 28 October Enrol
- Thu 7 January 2027 Rotterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 10 December Enrol
- Wed 17 February 2027 Rotterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 20 January Enrol
- Tue 2 March 2027 Amsterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 2 February Enrol
- Mon 3 May 2027 Groningen · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 5 April Enrol
- Mon 3 May 2027 Zwolle · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 5 April 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 Rotterdam18 dates
- Leadership in Utrecht11 dates
- Leadership in Zwolle6 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
1 day€ 650,-- 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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Confirmed to run: Thu 26 November 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.