/Leading the Change programme.

  • Full focus on the architect's daily practice.

  • Not your standard soft skills training, but a training infused with numerous architecture best practices.

  • With your unique talents as a starting point. No tricks that don't align with who you are.

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/The programme.

  • Full focus on the architect's daily practice.

  • Not your standard soft skills training, but a training infused with numerous architecture best practices.

  • With your unique talents as a starting point. No tricks that don't align with who you are.

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A programme with excellent tools for the next step in my development as an architect! Unexpected eye-openers regarding both my self-knowledge and the experience of others. "

- Philip Dijkstra, Data Architect

A programme with excellent tools for the next step in my development as an architect! Unexpected eye-openers regarding both my self-knowledge and the experience of others. "

- Philip Dijkstra, Data Architect

/The programme.

The Leading the Change programme is entirely focused on developing personal and leadership skills for architects. Step by step, you learn the skills to become the change-leading architect.

It's a powerful 4-day group training where all the steps of the Leading Architects approach are covered.
The 4 days are spread over 4 to 6 weeks, allowing for the immediate application of the learned skills in practice.

We offer the Leading the Change programme as an in-company training, making it an ideal opportunity for team building and mutual learning.

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/How the programme works.

  • 1.

    We start with a comprehensive personality analysis.

    Knowing yourself is the foundation for making a real impact.

  • 2.

    We will work together for four days in the group training, going through all the steps of the Leading Architects approach

    You will learn strategies for effective communication, influence, and dealing with resistance. Additionally, you will acquire techniques to structure your wealth of knowledge and ideas and convey them in a powerful architectural story.

    The starting point throughout is your personality analysis, enabling you to deploy strategies and techniques that align with you who you are.

  • 3.

    You gain access to the online learning environment of Leading Architects

    The online modules provide a deepening and reinforcement of the topics learned in the group training.

  • 4.

    After completing the program, you have the possibility for individual coaching.

    To delve deeper into specific topics, you can schedule one or multiple individual coaching sessions.

/The programme in detail.

  • 1.

    We start with a comprehensive personality analysis.

    Knowing yourself is the foundation for making a real impact.

  • 2.

    We will work together for four days in the group training, going through all the steps of the Leading Architects approach

    You will learn strategies for effective communication, influence, and dealing with resistance. Additionally, you will acquire techniques to structure your wealth of knowledge and ideas and convey them in a powerful architectural story.

    The starting point throughout is your personality analysis, enabling you to deploy strategies and techniques that align with you who you are.

  • 3.

    You gain access to the online learning environment of Leading Architects

    The online modules provide a deepening and reinforcement of the topics learned in the group training

  • 4.

    After completing the program, you have the possibility for individual coaching.

    To delve deeper into specific topics, you can schedule one or multiple individual coaching sessions

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/The programme in detail.

Day 1

Module 1 – find out who you are – it starts with self-awareness.
We start the program by fostering self-awareness through a comprehensive personality analysis. This analysis provides valuable insights into aspects such as communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution.

Module 2 – successful teams - ingredients for a successful team

As an architect, you often work in and with multiple teams. In this module, you learn to understand the strengths and pitfalls of your team. You also learn how to work with the 5 essential ingredients for every successful team.

Day 2

Module 3 – Know your audience – make the connection, know what is happening

You want to ensure that your ideas align well with what is needed in the organization. This begins with knowing the key players and understanding what is happening in the organization. In this module, you will learn the importance of stakeholder management, making genuine connections, and an approach for stakeholder analysis

Module 4 – Build your story – crafting your compelling architecture story

You will learn a highly effective technique for convincingly bringing your architectural story.

Based on proven methods, I have developed a technique that is perfect for creating and delivering architectural stories. A technique where you achieve the right blend of a clear message, a logical storyline, and persuasive elements.

Day 3

Module 5 – Show the real you - making an impact from your own strengths

You are going to convey your story in the organization. However, to do this impactfully, it is essential that you do it in an authentic way that suits you. During this module, you gain insight into your unique talents and pitfalls in communication. You learn communication strategies that suit you best.

Module 6 – Get people moving - Leading through influence

You want the people around you to embrace your ideas. In addition to conveying your story, the game of influence comes into play. In this module, you will learn the essential foundation for effective influence, discover your personal influencing style, gain insight into various influencing techniques, and learn to handle resistance.

Day 4

Module 7 – Tell & tune your story – align with your audience

To perfectly connect with your audience, you continuously adjust your story. In this module, we practice storytelling. You will present your developed story to the group and receive valuable feedback. It may sound exciting, but you will find this part enjoyable and extremely valuable.

Module 8 – Lead the change – Now you are in the lead, what to do?

In the final module, you are the change leading architect. You are recognized as a leader, and more and more people seek your guidance. But what does it mean to be in the lead? What can you do to stay afloat amidst the workload? What can you do to ensure that others convey your story? In this module, you learn the essential leadership skills as an architect.

/What does it deliver?

The Leading the Change programme enables you to lay a great foundation for growing into a leading architect with more influence, more confidence and more joy in your work. You acquire all the necessary insights and skills. By actively using them in your work, you will develop into a go-to change leader and be more confident. People will know who you are and you will make real impact.

This is because with my approach:

  • You have discovered where your strengths and talents as an architect lie and you know how to use them.

  • You have converted your expertise into a rock solid story.

  • You can convey this story in an authentic way.

  • You are able to structure complex issues into simple stories.

  • You have mastered techniques for setting people in motion.

  • You have learned how to deal better with resistance, uncertainty and stress.

  • And all this means you radiate more certainty, strength and energy.

The Leading Architects programme was not only a great experience for team builing with other architects, but also a starting point to put personal leadership into practice at the team level. Edwin has tailored this programma for people who want to exert more influence in an authentic way."

- Baharak Bakhatiari, Solution Architect

The Leading Architects programme was not only a great experience for team builing with other architects, but also a starting point to put personal leadership into practice at the team level. Edwin has tailored this programma for people who want to exert more influence in an authentic way. "

- Baharak Bakhatiari, Solution Architect

/Who should follow this programme?

The Leading the Change programme is for every architect with drive and the will to grow. From software architects to chief architects working on large-scale transformations. Every architect can benefit from strong personal and leadership skills.

Only 1 clear prerequisite applies:
the will to grow and get the best out of yourself.

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/Who should follow this programme?

The Leading the Change programme is for every architect with drive and the will to grow. From software architects to chief architects working on large-scale transformations. Every architect can benefit from strong personal and leadership skills.

Only 1 clear prerequisite applies:
the will to grow and get the best out of yourself.

/Frequently asked questions?

Yes it is. All architects steer change and provide the frameworks needed for it. Every architect therefore needs certain leadership qualities. There is no such thing as a prototypical leader. Everyone is unique. In the programme, we look for your personal leadership qualities and strategies that you can use.

Certainly. Every architect benefits from strong personal and leadership skills. I don't consider the level or number of years of experience important. It's about the drive to want to develop yourself and to grow.

Yes, it is. Definitely. Telling a story kind of goes with the territory of being an architect. I teach you how to tell your story in a way that suits you. But you also learn other influencing techniques to get people on board with your story. So it’s really not necessary to love the limelight.

No, this programme is about developing yourself. Taking action, trying things out and practising them in your daily work is crucial to growth. Taking an exam does not add anything to this. But you do receive a certificate of participation.

No, in this programme you don’t learn an architecture method. There are already many other courses available for that. In this programme, you learn the personal and leadership skills an architect needs. The programme does, however, cover all kinds of architecture cases.

/Secure your spot in advance?

Until the summer holidays, we are fully booked. We are now scheduling for September and beyond. Do you want to join in 2024? Secure your spot in advance.

Check the availability on our training calendar using the button below and discuss the options.

Prefer to go through the programme alone? Explore if individual coaching suits you.