Grow from team member
to natural leader

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Grow quickly and confidently in your new leadership role.
Effectively manage results, collaboration, and team development.
Build trust, clarity, and support within your team.

Introduction

You know what it means to be part of a team. Now you are stepping into a leadership role. How do you establish yourself in this new position, gain trust, and guide your team with confidence?

During the ‘The Starting Manager’ training program, you will learn step by step how to use your strengths to lead in a natural and effective way. You will explore different leadership styles, practice both directive and coaching leadership, and learn how to represent your team within the organization.

This program provides you with all the tools you need to feel confident in your role, communicate effectively, and inspire your team to embrace your vision, direction, and goals.

Who is this training for?

The ‘The Starting Manager’ training program is designed for professionals who are managing for the first time. Whether you lead a small team or supervise a project group, you want to grow in your role, better understand how to influence others, and get the most out of your team.

What makes this six-day training program unique

The ‘The Starting Manager’ training program focuses on developing leadership based on confidence, clarity, and a people-oriented approach. You will immediately apply what you learn between sessions, translating insights into lasting behavior. Benefits of this six-day program:

  • Room for growth and reflection.
  • A strong connection between theory and practice.
  • Sustainable behavioral change through repetition and application.
  • Development of personal and coaching leadership.

Results

After completing this training program, you will know how to lead based on influence, trust, and motivation rather than authority. You will provide direction, give and receive feedback effectively, and create ownership within your team. You will strengthen your leadership skills and motivate people to embrace change and achieve results.

“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 six days spread across six months.
Training hours
From 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Participants
Maximum of 10/12 participants.
Locations
Amsterdam, Brussels, Eindhoven, Online
Participation fee
€ 2.995,- excl. VAT
Language
This training program is provided in English. We also offer this training in Dutch.
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Learning objectives

Day 1

9:30 AM Start training day

  • Understanding the transition from team member to team leader and positioning in your new role.
  • Analyzing the changing dynamics between colleague and manager.
  • Gathering and managing the expectations of team members and stakeholders.
  • Understanding the position of the team within the organizational context.
  • Identifying relevant stakeholders and their interests.
  • 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

  • Providing feedback on the interim period and experiences gained.
  • Formulating a mission, vision, and strategic program for the team.
  • Translating strategy into concrete goals and measurable results.
  • Positioning yourself within the team and fulfilling a leadership role.
  • Creating commitment and ownership within the team.
  • 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

  • Providing feedback on the interim period and experiences gained.
  • Identifying and analyzing underlying needs within the team.
  • Managing based on clear, explicit, and verifiable agreements.
  • Balancing delegation and control based on situational leadership.
  • Formulating personal learning goals and preparing a practical case for the next training day.

5:00 PM End of training day

Day 4

9:30 AM Start training day

  • Providing feedback on the interim period and experiences gained.
  • Reflection on leadership from a 360-degree perspective.
  • Exploring who you want to be as a leader and analyzing your qualities and potential pitfalls.
  • Gaining insight into various leadership styles and determining personal preferences.
  • Formulating personal learning goals and action points to support further leadership growth.

5:00 PM End of training day

Day 5

9:30 AM Start training day

  • Providing feedback on the interim period and experiences gained.
  • Creating a strong and consistent team culture.
  • Applying feedforward with a focus on future development.
  • Understanding the importance of a sustainable feedforward culture within teams.
  • Harnessing the power of asking in-depth and guiding questions.
  • Creating open and safe communication within the team.
  • Using nonverbal communication effectively.
  • Preparing concrete interventions for your own team.

5:00 PM End of training day

Day 6

9:30 AM Start training day

  • Providing feedback on the interim period and experiences gained.
  • Strengthening commitment and ownership within the team.
  • Conducting effective conversations with a focus on responsibility and development.
  • Effectively managing and strengthening trust.
  • Increasing motivation to stimulate behavioral change.
  • Dealing with resistance and maintaining commitment.
  • Evaluating the training program and developing a personalized, hands‑on action plan.

5:00 PM End of training day

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 six-day training program ‘The Starting Manager’ is spread over the course of six months. The training days are a powerful mix of inspiration, content and practical case studies. You alternate between plenary sessions and assignments in subgroups. In this way, you will not only learn from the trainer, but also from each other.

    In between training days, you apply what you have learned in your daily work. During the following training days, you discuss your experiences, insights, challenges, and results with the trainer and your group. In this way, you create lasting change in behavior and mindset throughout and after the training program . Your training program ends with a personal evaluation and a clear plan of action to anchor your development.

    About your trainer

    The training program is provided by an experienced trainer with extensive practical experience. Our trainers combine knowledge, analytical skills, and keen observations with a personal and positive approach. They confront you in a respectful manner, challenge you, and help you reach your full potential.

  • 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 € 2.995,
Facility fee € 50 per day € 300,
Total price excluding VAT € 3.295,

My organization is exempt from VAT

Participant fee € 2.995,
Surcharge 10% € 299,50
Facility fee € 50 per day € 300,
Total price excluding VAT € 3.594,50

I pay for the training course myself

Participant fee € 2.995,
Surcharge 10% € 299,50
Facility fee € 50 per day € 300,
Total price excluding VAT € 3.594,50

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...

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Go for it! You can address and discuss your own experiences right away during the training program. You’ll receive valuable feedback and guidance on how to apply what you’ve learned in practice.

Robbert
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Perfect training program for the starting manager. I really appreciated the use of various models with accompanying examples. There were many familiar situations, and now I have more tools to know how to approach. Great location.

Erik
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Highly recommended, very valuable. A good mix of different methods. The participants and the trainer worked well together. I was also able to learn from the others and see the challenges they faced.

Stef
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I’ve already recommended the training program to two other new managers in my organization! The practical approach, with four-week intervals between sessions, allows you to immediately put what you learn into practice.

Kevin
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This training program is practical and immediately applicable. I learned a lot from the group discussions and case studies. I can see why this training program received the highest ratings. I learned a tremendous amount, especially from the trainer.

Ruben
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