Month: September 2013

  • Hierarchical crisis

    Hierarchical crisis

    When it comes down to it, it’s the Board of Directors that calls the shots for an organisation. Therefore, its members should be appointed based on the value they can provide for the company, based on the world we currently live in. We usually assume that the Board of Directors is the highest attainable position…

  • ‘Appetite for Ambition’, speech at the Opening of the Academic Year 2013-2014 at Eindhoven University of Technology

    ‘Appetite for Ambition’, speech at the Opening of the Academic Year 2013-2014 at Eindhoven University of Technology

    Ladies – fortunately once again I see more of you than the previous year – and gentlemen, students and staff, I want to thank you very much for your invitation. I received your invitation as many as six months ago, which goes to show the high ambitions and careful preparation for this very special day,…