Exerting influence
without power

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Increase your influence without formal authority.

Position yourself clearly within your team and organization.

Motivate people through trust and support.

Introduction

Informal leadership develops naturally. It is not based on a formal position or title, but on the ability to take responsibility and provide direction. Informal leaders connect people, make use of the strengths within a team, and create an environment where collaboration thrives.

In the ‘Informal Leadership’ training course, you will learn how to take on this role effectively. You will discover how to build trust, handle feedback constructively, and encourage ownership and intrinsic motivation within your team.

Who is this training for?

The ‘Informal Leadership’ training course is designed for professionals who want to increase their influence within their team or organization, without having a formal leadership position.

What makes this two-day training course unique

During the Informal Leadership training course, you will work in a focused and practical way, allowing you to immediately apply what you learn in your daily work. You will develop a leadership style that feels natural and authentic. Benefits of this two-day program:

A strong focus on influence, trust, and ownership.
Practical skills that can be applied immediately.
Development of your personal leadership style.

Results

After completing this training course, you will be able to influence others effectively without relying on formal authority. You will strengthen your natural leadership and motivate people based on trust and connection. You will know how to build relationships, encourage ownership, and contribute to strong team collaboration.

Practical information

Duration: This training course is given over two days, with a two-week interval between sessions.
Training hours: From 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Participants: Maximum of 10/12 participants
Locations: Alkmaar, Amersfoort, Amsterdam, Apeldoorn, Arnhem, Breda, Den Bosch, Den Haag, Eindhoven, Groningen, Maastricht, Naarden, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Zwolle, Online
Participation fee: € 1.495,- excl. VAT

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Program

Day 1

9:30 AM Start training course

Informal leadership: exerting influence without formal power.
The growing need for informal leadership within teams and processes.
Action and reaction: motivating people in an appropriate and effective way.
The effect of your leadership style on others.
Assuming or being assigned a natural leadership position.
Formulating personal learning goals and action points for the upcoming period.

5:00 PM End of training course

Day 2

9:30 AM Start training course

Feedback on the interim period and experiences gained.
Force field analysis and your positioning within a team.
Influencing without formal power in complex situations.
Leadership from different perspectives and interests.
Effectively utilizing team compositions and formations.
Identifying and responding to dynamics within your team.
Evaluation of the training and drawing up a personal, practice-oriented action plan.

5:00 PM End of training course

Your training course in 3 steps

Prior to the training course, we ask you to complete an online intake form. If you prefer to discuss your personal learning objectives in more detail, we’ll be more than happy to schedule a one-on-one intake call. Based on your learning objectives, background, and focus areas, we’ll match you with a training group with similar professionals. This way, the training will be tailored to your situation and learning objectives.
The two-day training course ‘Informal Leadership’ is spread over two weeks. Each training day combines inspiration, theory, and practical exercises. There will be a mix of plenary sessions, group assignments, and time for reflection. This way, the skills you acquired can be put to use right away.

In between the two training days, you’ll apply what you’ve learned in your daily work. During the second training day, you’ll discuss your experiences, insights, and results with the trainer and the group. Your training course ends with a personal evaluation and a clear plan of action for the future.

About your trainer

The training course is delivered by an experienced trainer with extensive practical experience. Our trainers combine expertise, analytical ability, and sharp observational skills with a personal and positive approach. They offer respectful, direct feedback, challenge you to grow, and support you in getting the very best out of yourself.
From the very first day of your training course, you’ll have access to the YEARTH Online Learning Platform. Here, you’ll find in-depth articles, assignments, and tools to help you put what you’ve learned into practice. You can choose where and when to study using the YEARTH app, your tablet, or computer. This allows you to get the most out of your training course and apply what you have learned in your daily practice in a sustainable way.

Your investment

My organization covers the costs

Participant fee	€ 1.495,
Facility fee € 50 per day	€ 100,
Total price excluding VAT	€ 1.595,

My organization is exempt from VAT

Participant fee	€ 1.495,
Surcharge 10%	€ 149,50
Facility fee € 50 per day	€ 100,
Total price excluding VAT	€ 1.744,50

I pay for the training course myself

Participant fee	€ 1.495,
Surcharge 10%	€ 149,50
Facility fee € 50 per day	€ 100,
Total price excluding VAT	€ 1.744,50

This is included in your investment:

Personal intake.
Syllabus and course materials.
The YEARTH certificate.
Year-long access to the Online Learning Platform.

VAT

The total investment excludes VAT. In some cases, a VAT exemption may be possible. In that case, the participation fee will increase by 10%. This can be beneficial for individuals and organizations that are not able to deduct VAT. Read more about VAT exemption.