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Incompany management training for new managers.

Evidence-based leadership programs for the transition from peer to leader

David Buirs | Leadership Coach & Management Trainer

Most leadership training fails.

Not because managers lack the will to grow. Not because the trainer lacks passion.

They fail because of the Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve: within a single week, 90% of what was learned has vanished. After a month, virtually nothing remains.

The core problem? Standard training is a one-off event. But the brain doesn’t learn from a single ‘info-dump’. Real behavioral change only happens through meaningful repetition.

In the field of learning and development, we distinguish three other critical elements where most training programs fail:

Training Transfer – Knowledge is useless without practical application. We bridge the ‘Transfer Gap’ by making the workplace the primary learning environment.

Kolb’s Learningcycle – Effective learning requires a cycle of concrete experience, reflection, abstraction, and active application. Without this cycle, training doesn´t stick.

Kirkpatrick’s Evaluation Model – Training designed for measurable results. Not just for satisfaction scores (“The lunch was great – score: 9!), but for behavior change and tangible impact.

Background.

Executive Experience

10 years of leadership experience in international business, including heading a department of 75 people. Experienced in navigating high-performance pressure, corporate politics, and resistance.

L&D & Coaching Expertise

Trained at Brain Bakery’s year-long educational Train-the-Trainer program. Co-Active and ICF-certified coach.

Proven Impact

Successful programs with measurable results: higher eNPS scores, reduced absenteeism, and improved retention.

Lead into GOLD

In every leadership program, I use the metaphor of alchemy. Our brains process metaphors faster than complex data, making this approach a neurologically effective tool rather than just imagery.

We identify the ‘lead’: the situations that feel heavy and the conversations that get postponed. We then transform that lead into ‘gold by strengthening internal foundations and training effective frameworks and techniques.

The ‘gold’ is defined by the leader: an engaged team, real impact, a promotion, or achieving a big goal.

What this means for your organization.

Effective management isn’t a ‘soft skill’, but the engine behind your company’s success. With effective leadership development, you see immediate impact across four areas:

Higher retention.

Talent rarely leaves due to the work itself, but because of a lack of psychological safety or guidance.

Lower absenteeism.

Unnecessary sick leave is often a symptom of poor management. A calm, structured workplace directly protects your budget.

Measurable higher eNPS.

No more vague satisfaction scores. We measure growth in employee engagement in black and white.

Ownership in every team.

No more constant ‘firefighting’ for managers. Build an organization where teams solve problems independently, freeing up your time for strategic HR work.

Incompany management training for new managers.

My programs follow a fixed architecture, but the content is always tailored to your specific situation. These are the themes that most frequently form the basis for transformation:

01. Role Clarity

We define the core of leadership within your organization’s specific context. No vague terms, but a crystal-clear compass for every manager.

02. Increasing Ownership

We shift the focus from passive waiting to proactive action. Participants learn to take the accountability that the organization requires of them.

03. Psychological Safety

The foundation for every high-performing culture. We build an environment where feedback is natural and everything can be said.

04. Influence Without Authority

Leading effectively through connection and natural authority. Making an impact in complex environments, regardless of formal hierarchy.

05. Connecting Communication

Preventing and resolving friction through clarity in dialogue. Communicating with the intent to achieve collective goals.

06. Performance management + AI

Translating organizational goals into daily guidance. Mastering the right conversations about results, development, and growth. Includes using AI in performance management.

What clients say.

“David developed a leadership program for us that was perfectly tailored to our needs, blending theory with high-impact practical exercises. He is a knowledgeable trainer and a highly valued partner who thinks along with us.”

People & Business Partner – Tech

“David has delivered several sessions for our international staff. His enthusiastic and respectful training style is highly effective. Our managers apply these insights daily and are already looking forward to the next session!” 

HR Manager – Event Management 

Ready for measurable impact?

I work with HR and L&D managers who are ready for real transformation instead of feel-good workshops.

Schedule a free 30-minute strategy call. No sales pitch, just a conversation to see if there’s a fit.

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