Services: Buurtzorg Workshop - Principles and Self Management

In collaboration with Buurtzorg Australia, Desirable Futures is delighted to present you

Building Awesome & Empowered Teams:
Mastering Buurtzorg’s
Self-Management Principles

Melbourne and Sydney

In collaboration with Buurtzorg Australia, Desirable Futures is delighted to present you

Building Awesome & Empowered Teams:
Mastering Buurtzorg’s
Self-Management Principles

Melbourne and Sydney

In collaboration with Buurtzorg Australia, Desirable Futures is delighted to present you

Building Awesome & Empowered Teams:
Mastering Buurtzorg’s
Self-Management Principles

Melbourne and Sydney

About the Training:


This isn’t just training; it’s a catalyst for change. If you’re tired of the same old team dynamics and feeling disconnected from your customers, join us on this transformative journey. Discover forward-thinking ways to boost customer-centricity and build more effective, engaged, self-managing teams.


Imagine a team where everyone is empowered to lead, collaboration is seamless, barriers to the customer are eliminated, and productivity soars. This workshop will equip you with the tools to make it a reality. Inspired by Buurtzorg principles, this workshop will equip you with proven, practical strategies to make this a reality. Adaptable to your team's unique needs, these techniques are designed to be truly fit-for-purpose.

Why This Workshop Is a Game-Changer

This isn't about top-down leadership; it's about empowering everyone on your team to lead change. Our focus is on real-world, actionable strategies that will help you create a thriving, autonomous team where everyone's potential is unleashed. This is what being human-centred is about.

Who Is This Workshop For?

This course is for anyone committed to customer-centric approaches and those ready to integrate these progressive practices into their team and organisation, no matter your role or industry.

Benefits include:

For Individuals

Ignite the leader within you.


 Learn techniques that enable you to take ownership of your work, collaborate more effectively, and help shape a positive, productive team culture.

For Teams

Build a dream team.

Learn how to create a thriving, autonomous team where everyone’s potential is unleashed and where success is a collaborative effort.

For Managers/Leaders

Create deeply engaged,

self-managing teams.

Learn about adaptive strategies to enhance performance, without the need for rigid, command/control hierarchies.

For Coaches/Consultants

Be a true agent for

organisational change.


Enhance your consulting toolkit with practical strategies for building adaptable, high-performing, self-managed teams.

Registration Detail

Melbourne - Tue 8 October, 2024 (9.00am – 5.00pm AEST)

Sydney - Thu 10 October, 2024 (9.00am – 5.00pm AEST)

Payment plans available through Afterpay or Zip via Humanitix link

EARLY BIRD OFFER for Individuals

Book before 15 Sept, you'll get a bundle valued at $1,500 for only $950!

1 day workshop;

1 hour coaching session with a Desirable Futures Founder;

Access to Desirable Futures' online community. Receive ongoing peer support and monthly check-ins to ensure your learning is optimised and effective.

For Individuals

If you book after 15 Sept, $950 (normally $1,250 + GST).

1 day workshop;

Access to Desirable Futures' online community. Receive ongoing peer support and monthly check-ins to ensure your learning is optimised and effective.

For Teams (3 people or more)

You’ll get a team bundle for $950 per person + 10% discount.

1 day workshop;

1 hour coaching session with a Desirable Futures Founder;

Access to Desirable Futures' online community. Receive ongoing peer support and monthly check-ins to ensure your learning is optimised and effective.

We're committed to making this workshop accessible to everyone. If the cost is a barrier, please contact us. We're open to exploring options for individuals between jobs or working in a social enterprise or the NFP sector.

Workshop Overview

This 1-day, in-person workshop involves interactive lessons from Arnold Stroobach, Managing Director of Buurtzorg Australia and Neighbourhood Care. You’ll hear real examples of teams that have successfully adopted these principles both in Australia and internationally. The day consists of a morning and afternoon session and includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea.

Morning Session:

Here we will set the scene and provide the context. We’ll explore the Buurtzorg way of working, including the Eight Buurtzorg Pillars. Learn how unleashing human potential through self-management can improve team engagement, and morale, all while putting the customer at the core of your work.

Afternoon Session:

Now we put theory into action. We’ll explore how to apply Buurtzorg principles within your team or organisation. Learn to build a work environment where everyone is empowered to own their development and contribute to a shared vision of success. Discover how to establish a sustainable self-management model that includes personal and team development planning.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have the knowledge, tools, and techniques to confidently implement these methods within your team and organisation, ensuring the customer is at the heart of everything you do.

About The Trainer:


Arnold Stroobach is a trailblazing leader with knack for challenging the status quo. As Managing Director of Neighbourhood Care and Buurtzorg Australia, and co-founder of Genomic Therapeutics PL, he’s spent over 30 years steering businesses and non-profits to success across Europe, the US, and Australia. A global thinker with a passion for start-ups and growth, Arnold’s journey has taken him from boardrooms in Boston to pioneering innovation hubs in Perth. He’s also the force behind bringing Buurtzorg’s revolutionary nurse-led care model to Australia. Multilingual and always looking ahead, Arnold is all about turning bold ideas into reality.

For inquiries or additional information, please reach out

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Desirable Futures