Gert Jan, Dutch national, focusing on executives working internationally. His passion is to connect people in organisations and make cooperation work. Trainer, workshop facilitator, coach for executives, works for local and international companies, and in organisations where there is need for organisational development and culture change. Gert Jan started this kind of work in 1995 and, after an international career, joined ITIM. This organisation was established by Geert Hofstede and others, based on his scientific work.Gert Jan van Reenen graduated at Leyden University as a social anthropologist. Started his career at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UN (Habitat), and Leyden University. Joined DHV Consultants, an international consultancy firm, and got involved many projects for organisational development, mixing western and non-western management techniques and knowledge into new, effective approaches. Working experience in about 40 countries, in Africa, Asia, Europe, Russia and the USA. Clients in, among others, public sector, financial sector, pharma and chemical sector, public transport, and as sub-contractor for management-consultancy firms. In summary: more than 30 years experience in organisational development, intercultural management and culture change.Nature of assignments:- advisory at board level- workshops intercultural management and communication- improvement of communication and cooperation in and between organisations- facilitating culture change in organisations- facilitator for individual and team developmentRoles- Sparring partner for top executives- Certified coach for teams and individuals- Certified IRC (Intercultural Readiness Check) coach- Projectmanager and project directorSpecialties: - Intercultural communication and cooperation- effective in generating quick and lasting results- to unleash full potential in individuals and teams to perform better- increase work satisfaction- develop teams