Basics of psychology and human dynamics that every leader should know

When talking to leaders, when starting mentoring, we often notice that leaders do not always know the basics of psychology which is often the cause of the problems they encounter or create.

Together with Geert Vercaeren, we organize an exclusive one-day workshop including a networking dinner in the evening on the 5th of May 2022 (Hof ter Loonst, Kampenhout).

Geert will take the participants through some basic (psychological) concepts and tools. Afterward, participants will have the opportunity to share experiences and start translating these into their context.

During this workshop, we will create a safe, reflective space to share experiences between participants.

You will

• get familiar with the basic concepts of psychology every leader should know about
• have the opportunity to start reflecting and applying these basic concepts by practical tools in your unique context
• have the opportunity to learn together with peers

(Senior) leaders of organizations.

Part 1: Welcome and introductions

Part 2: Getting started / Why this course?

• Why do psychology (and human dynamics) matter in leading organizations, strategy execution?
• Why human dynamics are often neglected in the professional world
• Some basics on systems psychodynamics
• The five key challenges and hopes of today's leaders
• The 5 key steps to humanize your strategy
• Reflection/Exercise

Break

Part 3: BASIC 1 - Decoding the human dynamics and discovering the real issue (The iceberg)

• The difference between technical and adaptive challenges
• Understanding the concept of the iceberg (BE-DO-HAVE model)
• Understanding the basics of defense mechanism
• Reflection/Exercise

Lunch

Part 4: BASIC 2 - Installing trusted relationships and psychological safety

• Understanding the basics of trust
• Highlights on research done on high performing teams and the importance of psychological safety
• The principle of charity, a mental tool to deal with assumptions and improve relationships
• Reflection/Exercise

Break

Part 5: BASIC 3 - Building reflective leaders (Becoming more self-aware about your emotions and functioning as a leader)

• Re-introducing the concept of the iceberg (BE-DO-HAVE model)
• Introduction on the basics of Emotional Intelligence
• Understand what holds you back to make a change in behavior - Immunity to change
• Reflection/Exercise:

Part 6: Wrap-up, final reflections, and closing

Part 7: Network dinner

When? 5th of May 2022 (welcome as from 8.30 AM; networking dinner as from 5.30 PM; end around 8 PM)

Where? Hof ter Loonst, Terloonststraat 22, 1910 Kampenhout (5 min from the E19)

Price? 599 euro (including network dinner)

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