Profile
As a consultant, I help organisations establish, maintain and expand collaborative partnerships. My focus is on public and public-private collaborations, providing both strategic advice and hands-on support.
I am able to structure collaborative initiatives, engage and mobilise stakeholders, and deploy digital solutions to enhance collaboration. I combine subject matter expertise with attention to process to ensure timely and supported outcomes.
I am particularly interested in initiatives that promote sustainability, equality and diversity, health and well-being, sovereignty, security, and resilience.
Career Overview
My professional career spans over twenty years and includes:
| 2014 – Present | Consultant, Van Rooijen Organisatieadvies (independent) |
| 2011 – 2014 | Project Consultant, Verdonck, Klooster & Associates |
| 2009 – 2011 | Consultant, Verdonck, Klooster & Associates |
| 2008 – 2008 | Senior Consultant, Deloitte (Belgium) |
| 2007 – 2008 | Senior Business Consultant, Atos Consulting |
| 2004 – 2007 | Business Consultant, Atos Consulting |
Clients
I work with government agencies, businesses, and non-profit organisations that aim to optimise their collaboration. These organisations typically strive to:
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Develop partnerships
Organisations want to establish partnerships that connect various stakeholders and create value for all involved parties.
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Be unburdened in collaborative initiatives
They seek support and coordination for their initiatives to ensure smooth implementation and achievement of shared goals.
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Increase stakeholder engagement
Organisations want to develop and implement strategies to actively involve stakeholders, promoting participation and collaboration.
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Utilise digital technology for collaboration
They want to select and implement the right technologies to collaborate efficiently and share knowledge.
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Measure and evaluate results
Organisations want to measure and evaluate the results of their collaborative initiatives to ensure continuous improvement.
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Services
As a consultant, I offer the following services:
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Organisational design and development
I assist in designing, implementing, and optimising organisational structures for collaborative initiatives.
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Project coordination and support
I coordinate and support initiatives to achieve cross-organisational goals.
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Stakeholder engagement and communication
I develop and implement strategies to inform stakeholders and increase their involvement.
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Digital collaboration
I assist in the selection, implementation, management, and use of online platforms and other digital services to support collaboration and knowledge sharing.
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Research and evaluation
I design and conduct research and evaluations to map stakeholder needs, assess the effectiveness of collaborative initiatives, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Ideals
My work is guided by several interconnected ideals that I believe are crucial for a better future:
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Sustainability
The ability to meet current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This is essential because our planet has limited resources, and our actions have long-term consequences.
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Equality and diversity
Equal opportunities for everyone and appreciation for different backgrounds. This fosters a just society that encourages innovation and social cohesion.
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Health and well-being
Complete physical, mental, and social well-being. This is fundamental for individual quality of life and societal prosperity.
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Sovereignty
The right to make decisions independently without external interference. In our interconnected world, control over critical resources and processes is important for self-determination.
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Safety
Being free from danger or threat, especially in the digital world. Protection against threats is crucial for stability and trust in systems.
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Resilience
The ability to recover from setbacks and adapt to changes. This is essential in our rapidly changing world.
By addressing these ideals coherently, we can create effective and sustainable solutions for the challenges of our time.
Side Project
In addition to my consultancy work, I developed epicresolutions.org, a web application that allows users to create a personalised list of resolutions, aimed at a healthy and sustainable future for all.
Contact
I am always open to connecting with like-minded professionals and organisations interested in collaboration for positive change. Feel free to reach out via email, LinkedIn or Mastodon.