As a primus inter pares you are wearing two hats. On the one hand, you have to instigate a process. On the other hand, you work with kindred spirits who think they are nothing less than you and subtly communicate so. Learn how to play this fine game of leadership versus your employees’ ambition.

‘Managing (headstrong) Professionals’ (MP) is an intense, practical program that consists of two modules of three days each. The training course is aimed at executives who wish to enhance their grip on their role in their professional organization. Supervised by three expert trainers, you will gain more insight into the processes of direction and self-direction, motivation and confrontation, taking on and delegating responsibility. What results is more effective leadership.

Content

As a manager in a professional environment you have to take a lot. Your leadership role in a team of talented but headstrong employees requires mastery of the subtle game of give and take. You are the boss - but they know it too, or even better. How do you deal with this? Do you consider this an encouraging factor or an impeding one?

During the training course, you will find answers to questions like:
- How do I direct people who direct themselves?
- How do I deal with freedom versus restrictions?
- How do I leave space for creativity without fragmentation?
- How do I delegate roles and decision processes without losing track of the situation?
- How dependent are we of each other and how much influence do I have?
- What are the pitfalls of my leadership style?
- How do I match talent development to business results?

Participants’ profile
You direct a group of professionals for at least one year. The employees in your team are highly qualified, avail of high-quality knowledge and experience and hardly perform any routine work. You were a professional yourself, or still work as a professional for a part of the week.

Program Structure

The program consists of two modules of three days each. Before the program, an intake interview will take place. You also need to prepare a case prior to the training course. The course covers topics such as strategy, knowledge management, output direction, inspiration as a leader, group processes, power and powerlessness. From these angles, you will look at your organization, your employees and especially yourself – as a leader and as a person. The dilemmas you encounter every day at work are most important here.

Module 1, three days
Subjects
- Knowledge management
- Output direction
- Peer supervision

Module 2, three days
Subjects
- Strategy
- Inspiration as a leader
- Group processes

Results

By following this training course, you enhance your credibility and effectiveness as a leader. You are better able to make choices and get out of dilemmas. Also, the growth of your personal role and personal qualities will benefit your organization’s goals.