This interactive three-day training Communication for Engineers is designed for technical professionals who want to improve their conversational skills and communicate more effectively and successfully. Are you constantly in conversation at different levels within an organization? Communicating effectively is a skill in itself and essential to achieve the right results. Does the other person understand what you are saying? Do they go along with your argumentation? With the help of a professional actor you will improve your communication skills and learn to achieve your goals effectively, efficiently and successfully. In short: a practical and goal-oriented training.

  • Learn to recognize and apply communication styles
  • Discover how behaviour works and how to get others on board
  • Learn how to address others' behaviour with good feedback
Engineers, technical professionals looking to improve their communication skills
MBO 4/HBO
3 day meetings
Proof of participation
Handout and the book People skills for analytical thinkers
Includes package costs and training materials

About the Communication for Engineers

The assignments during the training are basically focused on communication with the client, (project) employees and suppliers. Translating the skills below directly into concrete behaviour is key during these days. You practice the situations out of your own practical examples, so next time you will definitely reach your set goals effectively and efficiently.

Programma

Preparation for training

We ask you to complete an intake form before the training begins. This form gives the trainer a better picture of your practical situation. Therefore, they can also better connect with your learning goals.

Topics

    • Personal learning question and formulating learning goals
    • Verbal and non-verbal communication
    • Listening - summarizing - asking questions
    • Introvert vs extravert communication
    • Interpersonal communication
    • Information transfer and communication styles
    • Assertiveness in communication
    • Giving and receiving feedback
    • Switching in communication with Leary's Rose
    • Creating/influencing support
    • Practicing behavior with an actor
    • Concluding with a plan of action

Reviews

The training was very practice-oriented, learned a lot from it and applied immediately. Definitely not just for engineers. Combined with an actor, we were able to practice our case very well, I recommend it to everyone.
José van Loon, Sioux
Good course, documentation is good but could be better aligned to the topics discussed
Henkjan Abbink, Vattenfall
Engaging course, good feedback, role-playing very fun and informative.
Jacco Nieuwkoop, Krohne Altometer
Clear course, learned a lot. Greatly appreciated experience with trainer and actor.
A.F.F. Peters, Honeywell Enraf

Place, dates and prices - Open registrations

The new date for this course is soon known.

Discover the possibilities of organising this training in-house

If you want to train several employees in your company, it is more interesting and less expensive to organise training at your premises. Good coordination with your company-specific situation and the deployment of highly experienced teachers who have earned their spurs in practice is essential here. Mikrocentrum is CEDEO-recognised and guarantees the best quality.

Our training manager will be pleased to think with you!

Are you interested in a company internship? Our training manager Wilma Kuijpers would be pleased to visit you with no obligation.