Contents of Personal Development exchanges

During past 15 years we have developed 3 different intensities how to realize an exchange. Each exchange has its own highlighted theme and goals. To realize these goals we use the method called "learning by experience" which makes this exchange also a personal development training.

There is:

Personal Development Exchange

This exchange is intensive and is for those who have never done an exchange organized by the Synergy Group. For those who want to develop themselves in the field of non-formal education it is a good start. In this exchange we empower participants to step out of their daily routine, to do something new in order to get the most out of the moment. In this exchange theory and activities are dynamic, balanced and joyful.

During the whole exchange by participating in different games and activities you will be able to :

  • Experience how non-formal education works
  • Practice and develop your leadership skills
  • Practice and develop your communication skills
  • Improve your working style trough working in different backgrounds - international, intercultural teams
  • Learn how to handle confronting situations in a way it is serving you
  • Go for your full potential in setting and reaching your goals during the exchange and back home

Download the overview of the program (doc)

Next step Personal Development Exchange

This exchange is more intensive. It can be really confronting for people who have not experienced the working style and method that we use in our exchanges. In this exchange there are more activities and processes, and less theory. We ask those interested in this program to do a Personal Development Exchange before applying for this one. We ask this based on our experience and the feedbacks of young people who did the Next Step PD Exchange before having experienced the method that we use. In this training you also get the chance to learn how to work on personal development in the way and with the method that we use within the Synergy group.

In this exchange you will practice trainer skills in order to:

  • Use the method in your own organisation
  • Work with what is beyond thoughts and feelings
  • Be responsible in your actions and finish whatever you start
  • Learn how can you benefit from every situation you have in your life
  • Improve the quality of your personal and professional life
  • Work in the field of non-formal education

Download the overview of the program (doc)

Next step Personal Development Exchange for trainers

This is the most intensive exchange. It is intended for people who have followed both other bases of exchanges and are willing to learn more about trainership skills and then put them into practice in the PDEs and in their own professional as well as personal lives. Hence, they are provided with processes and opportunities to elaborate on and practice specific trainership skills. The ratio between theory and activities depends on the actual need of the participants.

What you can get out of the training is:

  • Identifying areas in your life in which you still need to put your knowledge into practice
  • Using communication skills in trainership
  • Using observation in trainership
  • Working beyond thoughts and feelings
  • Integrity
  • Turning fear into power
  • Handling and using feedback
  • Giving appreciation to yourself
  • Fun and joy