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Lessons about leadership in the field: spending three days at the Ministry of Defence

Three days with Defence show what leadership is: not calling, but carrying. Not going alone, but moving forward together.

The power of sharp choices: lessons from Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs liet zien dat strategie draait om kiezen. Ontdek hoe focus, lef en eenvoud de sleutel vormen tot blijvend succes voor jouw organisatie.

How do you ensure balance in your growth without sticking too rigidly to your course?

How do you prevent ambition and targets from steering your organization towards risks? Learn what Titanic, Chernobyl, and OpenAI teach us about finding the right balance between holding and adjusting.

We are halfway through the year. What year will 2025 be?

Half a year has passed. A great time to evaluate, reflect, adjust and set course.

Why strategic growth starts with a sharp diagnosis

Many organizations formulate ambitious goals but lack the underlying analysis. Without a clear diagnosis, strategies remain vague and ineffective.

The power of rest in the silly season

Rest is not a standstill. Use the summer to reflect, set your course and get off to a full start soon.

From words on the wall to strategic choices in practice

Many organizations communicate their strategy in inspiring terms, visible on posters, intranet and presentations. But how often does that strategy really translate into choices, behavior and results?

Focus as a strategy: why clear priorities make a difference

“Not everything can be important. Focus isn't a luxury, it's an act of leadership.”

From symptom management to strategic focus: are you steering on the right things?

Are you focusing on visible symptoms or the real cause? Many organizations try to improve their teams or processes without first refining their strategy.

Jasper Duijf

July 21, 2025

5 min