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Science-Based Training for Modern Leaders

The New Psychology of Leadership

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This three-day training is designed for ambitious professionals from both private and public organizations in or near Amsterdam who want to refine their leadership skills and deepen their understanding of diversity, power dynamics, and inclusion.

Whether leading teams, managing projects, or influencing strategic decisions, participants will benefit from evidence-based insights and practical tools to enhance their leadership effectiveness. This programme is ideal for those eager to apply cutting-edge psychological research to real-world leadership challenges while expanding their professional network.

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Dr. Wendy Andrews

Wendy Andrews moved to academia after a career in business. Her research focuses on competition, hierarchy, and leadership. Her teaching includes courses on team dynamics and leadership in organisations. In 2018, she joined the VU Amsterdam as an Assistant Professor in Organizational Psychology. In her role as Business Director of the Amsterdam Leadership Lab, she aims to build bridges between the research community and professional practice. 

Dr. Sanne Feenstra

Sanne Feenstra is an Assistant Professor in Organizational Psychology at VU Amsterdam. She completed her PhD in 2020 at the University of Groningen. Her research focuses on leadership, power, and the impostor phenomenon. Sanne has published her research in journals such as Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes and Applied Psychology: An International Review, and her research is regularly quoted in the press and various media outlets.

Prof. dr. Mark van Vugt

Mark van Vugt is Professor of Evolutionary Psychology, Work and Organisational Psychology at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Director of the Amsterdam Leadership Lab. He is also affiliated with the University of Oxford. His expertise is in evolutionary perspectives on human social ehavior and in applications of evolutionary psychology to fields such as leadership, business and management, economics, sustainability, health, and politics. He is a prolific author of books and scientific articles and regularly appears in the media to talk about leadership.

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