Works Council training stopped being training years ago. At least, it is not training in the same way that you receive training or are trained in many other areas. Works Councils are not (or no longer) trained in how to be a ‘good Works Council’. What we call Works Council training nowadays is actually much more discovering what you want to achieve.
training
teacher, trainer, coach or facilitator: what is the difference?
by Sander Vrugt van Keulen
For many people, the four concepts ’teacher’, ’trainer’, ‘coach’ and ‘facilitator’ are very – if not wholly – similar. But the only real commonality is that these four different professions counsel groups of people.
conducting efficient meetings: Process, Connection and Communication
Groups often ask me to guide them in addressing problems and achieving goals. To this end, I’ve developed a method that consists of three elements: Process, Connection and Communication (PCC).
how do I make my Works Council proactive?
Many Works Councils want to be more proactive. They no longer want to wait for the Director’s suggestions and respond to them; they want to be taking the lead and engaging in the conversation with the Director. Between ‘wanting’ and actually ‘doing’, there is a world of difference.
the Works Council: in a relationship… with the Director
Als ondernemingsraad heb je een relatie met de Bestuurder van de OR, de directie. Een goede of een slechte, maar wel een relatie. Hoe haal je daar voordeel uit?
the Works Council hires a consultant; how does that work?
The Works Council is independent and legally has the option to hire an external consultant. But how do you do that as a Works Council?