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Better understand the behavior and motivation of your employees.
Manage collaboration, performance, and change more effectively.
Increase your impact as a manager with psychological insights.

Introduction

Leading professionals today requires insight into behavior, motivation, and how the brain works. Employees differ in how they act, think, and respond. The challenge is to understand what drives them and how to respond effectively to change and resistance. In the training program ‘Psychology for Managers in 4 months’, you will learn how to apply psychological principles in your leadership.

You will gain insight into thinking patterns, motivations, and group dynamics. Under the guidance of a certified trainer, you will develop skills to increase your impact, communicate more effectively, and build lasting trust and motivation within your team.

Who is this training for?

The ‘Psychology for Managers in 4 months’ training program is designed for managers, supervisors, and professionals who want to use insight into human behavior to lead more effectively.

What makes this four-day training program unique

The training program ‘Psychology for Managers in 4 months’ combines psychological depth with practical application. You will not only understand behavior, but also learn to recognize your own patterns. You will translate theory directly in your leadership. Benefits of this four-day format:

  • Strengthen your ability to understand and influence behavior.
  • Apply psychological insights directly in leadership situations.
  • Build stronger motivation, connection, and effectiveness within your team.

Results

After completing this training program, you understand the psychological and neurological mechanisms behind behavior. You know what motivates people and how to influence group dynamics. You respond more effectively to resistance and emotions. You strengthen your leadership impact, improve communication, and guide employees more effectively in their development.

“A YEARTH training program is defined by a powerful blend of inspiration, meaningful content, and real personal case studies. Our goal is to turn your training into an experience that drives the highest possible results.”

Practical information

Duration
This training program is given over four days spread across four months.
Training hours
From 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Participants
Maximum of 10/12 participants.
Locations
Amsterdam, Brussel, Eindhoven, Online
Participation fee
€ 2.195,- excl. VAT

Learning objectives

Day 1

9:30 AM Start training day

  • An introduction to psychology and its relevance to your role as a manager.
  • Psychological processes in your daily work environment.
  • Understanding and recognizing social group formation and team dynamics.
  • Mapping the organization and behavioral patterns within it.
  • Your role as a manager from a psychological perspective.
  • Formulating personal learning goals and action points for the upcoming period.

5:00 PM End of training day

Day 2

9:30 AM Start training day

  • Feedback on the interim period and practical experiences.
  • Working with and managing different people and behavioral styles.
  • The psychology behind effective communication.
  • Interpreting verbal and non-verbal signals.
  • Dealing constructively with criticism and feedback.
  • Motivating based on insight into motivations and thought patterns.
  • Formulating personal learning goals and action points for the upcoming period.

5:00 PM End of training day

Day 3

9:30 AM Start training day

  • Feedback on the interim period and experiences gained.
  • The psychology of change within organizations and teams.
  • The influence of unconscious thinking and behavior in change processes.
  • How expectations and values influence motivation.
  • Encouraging ownership and autonomy within your team.
  • Formulating personal learning goals and action points for the upcoming period.

5:00 PM End of training day

Day 4

9:30 AM Start training day

  • Feedback on the interim period and practical experiences.
  • Providing psychological guidance for employee growth and development.
  • Understanding intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
  • Encouraging personal growth through collective learning.
  • Psychological principles behind effective and sustainable leadership.
  • Evaluation of the training and drawing up a personal leadership plan.

5:00 PM End of training day

We also offer this training in a two-day program. See Psychology for Managers in 2 days.

Your training program in 3 steps

  • Prior to the training program, 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 aligned with your situation and learning objectives.

  • The four-day training program ‘Psychology for Managers in 4 months’ is spread over four months. Each training day combines inspiration, theory, and practice. You alternate between plenary sessions and assignments in subgroups. This way, you will not only learn from the trainer, but also from each other.

    At the end of each training day, you discuss with the trainer whether you have achieved your learning objectives. You agree on the assignments you will carry out in the intervening period and where the focus will lie for the next training day. Your training program ends with a personal evaluation.

    About your trainer

    The training program 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 program, 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 program and apply what you have learned in your daily practice in a sustainable way.

Your investment

My organization covers the costs

Participant fee € 2.195,
Facility fee € 50 per day € 200,
Total price excluding VAT € 2.395,

My organization is exempt from VAT

Participant fee € 2.195,
Surcharge 10% € 219,50
Facility fee € 50 per day € 200,
Total price excluding VAT € 2.614,50

I pay for the training course myself

Participant fee € 2.195,
Surcharge 10% € 219,50
Facility fee € 50 per day € 200,
Total price excluding VAT € 2.614,50

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.

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What others are saying...

Trainer provided a very clear and fine training course through personal touch. Lots of insights, content and food for thought. Inspiring and I definitely recommend it. Provides great insights and tools for managers.

Anonymous

The trainer’s practical examples made the theory instantly recognizable and applicable. Also being able to discuss my own case gave a lot of depth and helped to see specific steps. This is a very valuable course that every manager should take, because it broadens your view and strengthens your way of working.

Anonymous

There is a lot of room for practical examples in the training course. Would definitely recommend the training course. It is nice that you handle your own cases and work with them directly. You learn how to motivate others well and how to communicate that.

Anonymous

In the training course psychology for managers in 4 months the following points appealed to me, practical focus combined with psychology theory. Highly recommended if you want to manage in a more informed way.

Anonymous

I gained beautiful insights and made myself more aware of things around me. You engage in many practical exercises and the group was diverse with many different personalities.

Anonymous

Meaningful, practical and in-depth training course! Most interesting was the background of behavior, how it arises and influencing it. You also gain insight into teams through the various exercises.

Anonymous

It was very interesting to dwell on such an important topic. The balance between theory and practice was perfect, which ensured that the training course really helped to advance my knowledge. It felt like a valuable deepening that was directly applicable in practice.

Anonymous

The training course offered a varied program and was delivered in an inspiring way. The fine fellow participants and the strong content made it a valuable experience. I learned a lot and was able to put it into practice immediately.

Anonymous

What appealed to me most about the Psychology for Managers in 4 Months training course was the interaction in the group, the knowledge of the trainer & the mirroring of daily practice. Very useful training course for both novice and experienced managers.

Anonymous

The open group setting and pleasant training style created a relaxed and informative atmosphere. The fun radiated off. This is particularly valuable for managers, because the content fits well with recognizable situations from the daily work field.

Anonymous

The training course was challenging because of its openness and there was room for sharp, honest discussions. This combination provided depth and engagement. Everything was presented clearly and articulately, making the content easy to follow and inviting active thinking.

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