Operational Setup Workshop
In this highly interactive session, we'll get your newly elected Works Council ready with everything they need to start operating effectively! We'll build a shared understanding of governance and set up all of the practical elements you’ll need to ensure your Works Council leaves aligned, confident, and ready to work together.
Your Works Council Will:
- Understand Which Roles are Available to Everyone
- Prepare to Elect a Daily Management Team (Chair, Co-Chair, Secretary)
- Set up (or Update!) Your Rules of Procedure
- Establish Your Annual Calendar & Build Your First Meeting Agenda
- Agree on Expectations & Ways of Working
- Practice WoCo Expense Management
Prerequisites:
Works Council Fundamentals is a required prerequisite to this training. They are typically paired together as a 2-day session.
Book your Works Council Audit beforehand for even more personalized recommendations and guidance during this workshop.
Best For:
This training can be customized for brand new Works Councils, as well as Works Councils with a combination of newly elected and experienced members.
What Other Works Councils Say:
"What sets newcouncil apart is the deep understanding of Works Council realities, the highly engaging facilitation style, and the way content is tailored to 'real-world' situations. The sessions felt collaborative, supportive, and focused on meaningful outcomes rather than generic training."
- Works Council Member @ PVH Europe BV
how to get the most out of your trainings:
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we recommend fully in-person or fully online trainings whenever possible, but can further customize for hybrid participation for an additional fee
we also recommend offsite trainings, whenever possible. you are responsible for providing and arranging your training accommodations. we don’t offer accommodation booking services, but can provide some recs! accommodation rates for offsites are not set by the SER and are different for each company
if the training is in Amsterdam, our rates cover travel. if the training is outside of Amsterdam, travel rates will be covered in your quote.
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our customized trainings can be booked for half days or full days. where possible, we recommend breaking into half days for better absorption of the material. if you’re unsure, we can work with you to determine what’s best for your needs!
our full-day trainings typically run from 10.00 - 17.30, and we arrive at 09.30 for setup. our half-day trainings typically run from 13.30-17.30, and we arrive at 13.00 for setup.
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you can reserve a full or half day training session via our online booking system.
we typically book a few months out, on a first-come, first-serve basis. so, lock in your dates ASAP.
you can cancel or reschedule up to 6-weeks in advance - no charge.
our pricing aligns with the annual rates set by the SER - for details and quotes, please inquire
add-ons for trainings are available for an additional fee, see summary below
