Experienced Works Council training ‘Working effectively together in the Works Council’ (1 or 2 days)

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This training course for advanced works councils helps you to deepen the knowledge and skills you need to function even more effectively within the works council in just one or two days. The training focuses on in-depth aspects of employee participation, enabling you as a works council member to exert more influence on decision-making and organizational developments.

We start with an introduction and an assessment of your works council’s learning needs. Based on this, we put together a customized program that matches the phase your works council is in and current issues within the organization. This ensures that the training is always relevant and directly applicable.

This training offers works council members in-depth knowledge and skills needed to perform their duties and responsibilities with greater strategic insight. We focus on the effective application of the WOR (Works Council Act), strengthening decision-making, teamwork, and communication within and outside the works council, so that you, as a works council, immediately have more influence within your organization.

After this training, you will have:

Learned from examples of other works councils Discover inspiring case studies and success stories from other works councils and translate these into your own practice.
Gained in-depth knowledge of rights and responsibilities Delve into the legal position of the works council, the division of roles with the director, and the relationship with the constituents.
Practiced with practical examples from your own organization Work on current case studies, advisory and consent processes, and strategic issues within your organization.
Learned to collaborate more effectively as a works council Gain insight into mutual qualities, roles, and communication styles and learn how to make the most of them, possibly with the help of DISC.
Gain more control over representation and influence Develop a clear strategy to translate the voice of the rank and file into robust discussions and negotiations with management.
Learn to work with different decision-making methods Theory and practice with Deep Democracy and/or Win-win Negotiation and the BOB model. We will also teach you how to change perspectives with the Works Council.

We believe in a practical and interactive approach, focused on applying knowledge and skills in everyday works council practice. This training can be combined with our online works council academy, allowing you to further deepen your knowledge, for example on aspects of the Works Councils Act.

Ready to further deepen your knowledge and skills as a works council member? Request a customized training course .

This training is intended for experienced works councils that are ready to take their skills to the next level. For example:

Works councils that have been operating for some time and want to increase their impact.
Works councils that deal with more complex requests for advice and consent.
Works councils that want to strengthen their cooperation, decision-making, and positioning vis-à-vis management.

The training is specially designed for works councils that want to further professionalize their role and get more out of employee participation.

We start with an introductory meeting and jointly assess your learning needs. Based on this, we draw up a program that suits the stage of development of your works council.

Topics that can be covered (tailored to your needs):

In-depth look at decision-making & Deep Democracy

Decision-making on complex and sensitive issues
Working with Deep Democracy: dealing with differences and minority votes
Practicing models for supported decisions
From position to common interest

Win-win negotiation with the director

Negotiation skills for advisory and consent processes
Positioning the works council as a fully-fledged discussion partner
Dealing with pressure, time constraints, and differences of interest
Practicing with realistic negotiation situations

Advisory and consent requests with impact

Working strategically on advisory and consent dossiers
Asking the right questions at the right time
From formal rights to substantive influence
Case studies from your own Works Council practice

Cooperation and effectiveness within the Works Council

In-depth study of roles, tasks, and mutual cooperation
Meeting techniques and effective decision-making
Insight into qualities and communication styles (e.g., DISC)
Strengthening mutual trust and sharpness

Communication with constituents and management

Analysis of current communication: what works and what doesn’t?
Strategy to make better use of the voice of the constituency
Conversation skills for robust, constructive conversations
From gathering to providing feedback: visibility of the Works Council

Substantive themes (optional and customized)

Depending on your needs, substantive dossiers can be part of the training, such as:
Reorganizations and change processes
Health and safety, work pressure, and psychosocial workload
Pensions and employment conditions
Governance and employee participation in complex organizations

If desired, substantive themes such as reorganizations, health and safety, work pressure, or pensions can also be included in the program.

Study load

The in-depth training for the Works Council can be followed as a one-day or two-day training course. Together, we tailor it to your learning objectives and available time.

Investment

KCOR applies the SER standard for customized training courses and is exempt from VAT. These costs include preparation time. Study materials and access to a personal online learning environment are included.

Experienced Works Council training ‘Working effectively together in the Works Council’ (1 or 2 days)

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