collaboration

26 oktober 2024 by Arjen van Berkum

The Role of Contract Management in the Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Revolution, a period of profound transformation from the late 18thto the early 19th century, was marked by significant technological advancements and the transition from agrarian economies to industrial powerhouses. This era not only revolutionized production processes but also necessitated the evolution of business practices, particularly in contract management. Understanding the scientific underpinnings of contract management during this period provides valuable insights into how it facilitated industrial growth and development.

[Read more…]

3 augustus 2023 by Arjen van Berkum

Driving Hyper Scale with Contract Management Best Practices for Scale-Ups

In this article some valuable insights on how scale-up companies can leverage contract management best practices to fuel their hyper-growth journey. As scaling up brings new challenges, having a robust contract management strategy can be the key to success. Let’s dive in!

[Read more…]

19 oktober 2017 by Arjen van Berkum

Are you ready for the future of workplaces?

Since the sixties, the traditional way of living has changed. The frivolous Dolly Parton song ‘From nine to five’, is no longer applicable to current workplace environments. Having time off in the evening and weekends is also not that obvious. By 2020 50% of the workforce will be millennials. They want to work, shop, sleep or relax randomly, which requires a more individual approach in the offered scale of options. With that said, how do we manage across generations and how does mobility play a role in the flexibility of the future workplace?

26 april 2016 by Arjen van Berkum Leave a Comment

Psychological contract: knowing how to read between the lines

The technology driven changes in work environment and social translucence will implicate contractual relations, causing a upheaval in the concept of doing business and maintaining partnerships. Co-creation is key. The advantages of co-creation will only evolve out of perceived loyalty, because this will lead to engagement and an increase of productivity. More and more effective leadership will be defined by the degree of compassion, trust, respect, fairness, empathy and objectivity that organisations radiate. Whether it involves employees, partnerships or suppliers, the psychological contract is an important building block within any ecosystem.

We’re all familiar with ecosystems in the natural world: organisms interacting with each other and their particular environment consisting out of air, water, mineral soil, and/or other relevant elements. This doesn’t differ so much from the atmosphere of businesses in current society. Businesses need to join or create ecosystems. In the early phase of this new digital age it seemed to be about business ecosystems, but now it becomes clearer every day that a successful business doesn’t evolve around the business but around the story behind the business. In other words, about the brand. Recently I shared my vision on contract management as a strategy and why brand ecosystems are best build on the foundation of the forces of nature: the psychological contract.

collaboration

Footer

Follow & contact