Author Arjen Van Berkum

5 oktober 2016 by Arjen van Berkum

How to ensure employee adoption in digital transformation

Digital technology is reshaping industries and societies. Things like big data analytics, augmented reality, 3D-printing, robotics and cognitive computing create a technological shift that impacts practically any business. Some sooner than others, but it is important that the next few years all businesses prepare for the transformation it will cause. Whether it are small, medium or large enterprises. What does this mean for employee adoption, how can you impact their behaviour? How can you change the organisation’s dna into a digital proof version?

5 september 2016 by Arjen van Berkum Leave a Comment

Organisational readiness: dealing with eternal change

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Many businesses put a lot of effort into writing extended long term plans, short term plans and yearly targets. Unfortunately, nine out of ten times it lacks the answer to that one question that matters the most. What if everything changes with suddenness? What if you are completely disrupted? These things come up like a tornado and leave your organisation in a situation it – in this case- wouldn’t be prepared for. How can you make sure your business is prepared for almost anything and, at the same time, is able to drive innovation?

29 juli 2016 by Arjen van Berkum Leave a Comment

Disruption is a mindset, disrupt your own business

Many companies accept the status quo when it comes to operating models. They have done stuff in a certain way for a long time. It works, so why change? Because you want a flourishing future, I guess? If you don’t disrupt yourself, a competitor or new start-up will. The impact of both options is the difference between a chameleon or a dinosaur. Therefore always challenge your status quo. Don’t be caught by surprise, surprise yourself. How? Start by improving the usage of business intelligence. Create competitive advantage and start to operate smarter.

1 juli 2016 by Arjen van Berkum Leave a Comment

De cruciale rol van het OV in smart mobility | #dagvdrail

Innovatie is het verschil tussen kameleons en dinosaurussen

Klantgerichtheid, service als strategie en het lef om te ontwrichten en anders te denken. Dat is wat het zal vergen om het openbaar vervoer een waardevol onderdeel te maken van een smart mobility ecosysteem. Op 29 juni sprak ik op de ‘Dag van de Rail’, een Nederlandse conferentie over openbaar vervoer en mobiliteit. Met een uitgesproken visie op wat nodig is om innovatie mogelijk te maken in deze industrie, was er een specifiek doel voor me weggelegd: inspireren om te innoveren. En hoewel sommige aspecten misschien onbereikbaar lijken in de huidige omstandigheden binnen de OV-sector, verandering begint met het nemen van kleine stappen. Think big, start small, act fast.

13 juni 2016 by Arjen van Berkum Leave a Comment

Hot or not: the gig economy on the rise

Millennials and the gig economy

In this second edition of ‘hot or not’ I’m discussing the gig economy. I was triggered by a few articles I stumbled upon last week. Although gig economy and portfolio working is still immature, it could be the future of labour market. Technology is empowering an on demand talent market, the millennial generation is leaving behind the nine-to-five workday and financial pressure is causing organisations to think differently about resource allocation. An interesting development I find both promising and challenging at the same time for the future of the labour market and HR.

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