Developing self-leadership for support staff (Module 1/3)
Developing self-leadership for support staff (Module 1/3)
26 March 2026, 13h00 - 17h00 | Ghent VIB/UGent FSVM II
21 April 2026 | online
General context
Professional growth begins with knowing your strengths and using them effectively in your role. This training helps support staff reconnect with their personal talents, values, and communication skills to create impact; both within their teams and in interactions with teamleaders.
Through reflection and practical tools, you’ll learn how to build confidence, set boundaries, and adapt your communication style for different situations.
After this training, you will:
- Recognize your key strengths and apply them effectively in your role.
- Communicate with clarity, confidence, and adaptability in diverse situations.
- Use active listening to address workplace challenges constructively.
- Set and maintain healthy professional boundaries.
This half-day workshop combines:
- Practical exercises & role-playing based on real workplace situations.
- Short theory inputs on self-leadership and communication skills.
- Peer discussions & feedback to share experiences and strategies.
For those who completed all three modules:
An online session and optional individual coaching are available within three months to address ongoing challenges. online follow-up session or request coaching within three months to address specific challenges.
VIB administrative and technical support staff (laboratory technicians, administrative assistants, etc.) who want to strengthen their self-leadership and communication skills in daily collaboration
Trainers
Barbara Baert
As a laboratory manager, Barbara soon discovered her passion for training and coaching. Her scientific studies taught her analytical thinking, but managing and guiding managers, employees and students trained her in the business world. 12 years of experience in people management, that's what makes your toolbox grow!
In 2021, however, Barbara opted for a career switch to professional company training and coaching. The focus included mentoring, sharpening professional soft skills, team operations and (self)leadership. and so she started B-management coaching & consulting (BMC).
As a professional skill set facilitator, she is always looking for new challenges with an emphasis on continuous improvement and broadening her horizon. She believes in goal-oriented professional transformation with a view to maintaining individuality and growing your own tools.
Helping others to step out of their comfort zone based on their own talent and strengths is one of her driving forces that she feels is essential for transforming managers and new, upcoming young potentials. She is an open-minded and disciplined professional with a quality-driven mindset.
Program
Leading yourself and others from your team
- Reconnecting with what you do best and how to use it at work
Professional & impactful communication
- Styles & types of communication
- Making your goal clear and relatable on the work floor
- Work-communication with PI's: Make yourself heard
- Practicing active listening: finding the real issue
- What works (and what doesn’t) in communication
Healthy professional boundaries
- Recognizing my limits
- Making them clear in everyday challenges
Practical info
26 March 2026
Ghent - VIB/UGent FSVM II
Technologiepark 75
9052 Zwijnaarde
Belgium
26 March 2026
Ghent - VIB/UGent FSVM II
From Ghent Sint-Pieters station, you can take a bus to Technologiepark. Please check Routeplanner De Lijn for schedules.
26 March 2026
Ghent - VIB/UGent FSVM II
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Shared bicycles:
Several providers are active in the area.
Take a look at their platforms:
- Indigo Weel Pro app
- Bluebike
- DOTT
- BOLT eBikes
- Donkey Republic
There are also some public bicycle pumps at the park.
26 March 2026
Ghent - VIB/UGent FSVM II
There is only one entrance to Technologiepark. At the entrance, please take a ticket - Parking is only allowed in regular parking spots (for instance in front of the building) and in the parking tower. Parking alongside the roads or in other places where there is no regular parking is prohibited.