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Henk Volberda
Professor of Strategic Management & Business Policy
Faculty of Economics and Business
University of Amsterdam

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Past courses

Advanced Topics in Engaged Strategizing

  • Study year: 2018/2019
  • Code: BERMASC009
  • ECTS: 5 Level: Master

Management Foundations

  • Study year: 2018/2019, 2017/2018, 2016/2017, 2015/2016, 2014/2015
  • Code: BERMFC003
  • ECTS: 3 Level: Master

Managing Strategy Formulation

  • Study year: 2018/2019, 2017/2018
  • Code: BMSM01
  • ECTS: 5 Level: Master

Strategisch Management

  • Study year: 2018/2019, 2017/2018
  • Code: BMA2104
  • ECTS: 5

Managing Strategy Formulation

  • Study year: 2017/2018, 2016/2017
  • Code: BM-01SM
  • ECTS: 4 Level: Master

Strategisch Management

  • Study year: 2017/2018
  • Code: BPA1013
  • ECTS: 3

Strategic management honours class

  • Study year: 2015/2016
  • Code: BMHONSM
  • ECTS: 10 Level: Master

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  • Onderzoekers omstreden rapport vestigingsklimaat handelden ‘verwijtbaar onzorgvuldig’

    The Netherlands Board on Research Integrity concluded that former RSM professor Henk Volberda and his fellow researchers acted with ‘culpable negligence’ when they did not name the external financers in their study of the Dutch…

  • Universiteit van Amsterdam benoemt hoogleraar met lopend integriteitsonderzoek aan zijn broek

    An article regarding RSM alumnus Henk Volberda and his current teaching at the University of Amsterdam.

  • ‘Zoek nieuwe verdienmodellen’

    Henk Volberda of RSM was mentioned in an article that discusses the revenue models of machine builders and manufacturing companies. He states that they must look for new revenue models.

  • Gender-index: Nederland stijgt 5 plaatsen – ‘meer vrouwen in techniek biedt sector kansen’

    The Netherlands has risen 5 places in the Global Gender Gap Index from the World Economic Forum. The Erasmus Center for Business Innovation research institute of the Erasmus University is a partner institute of the World Economic…

  • Henk Volberda (RSM Erasmus): ‘CIO heeft zware rol bij businessmodel-innovatie’

    An article in which Henk Volberda of RSM discusses his recent Business Model Innovation Scan findings which he carried out in the top 100 of Dutch CIO's.

  • Nieuwe arbodienst voor vrouwen: 'We zijn gelijk, maar wel anders'

    There will be an occupational health and safety service that specifically focuses on women in the workplace. The service, called HealthyWoman, starts in January at a home care institution with 12,000 employees. Henk Volberda of…

  • Innovatie blijft onze achilleshiel

    An article written by Henk Volberda of RSM discussing the fact that The Netherlands ranked 6th in the Global Competitiveness Index.

  • Na de kinderen komt de omslag

    The article discusses the pay gap in The Netherlands, and states several reasons why this pay gap is rarely shrinking. Henk Volberda of RSM commented on these reasons.

  • Mannen verdienen nog altijd meer, terwijl: vrouwen vragen er net zo vaak om

    An article discusses five facts and fables regarding the pay gap between men and women. Henk Volberda of RSM has commented on this.

  • Mannen verdienen nog altijd meer, terwijl: vrouwen vragen er net zo vaak om

    An article discusses five facts and fables regarding the pay gap between men and women. Henk Volberda of RSM has commented on this.

  • Heembouw wint prijs beste werkgever

    Henk Volberda of RSM was a judge at the panel that selected the company Heembouw as the best employer of the year in 2018 in the construction sector.

  • Les Pays-Bas, l’autre pays du plein-emploi

    In October, the unemployment rate in the Netherlands was 3.7%, according to official statistics. This is, together with Germany (3.4% in September), the country with the lowest level of unemployment in the euro zone (8.1%). Henk…

  • Anders meten kost Nederland twee plekken

    The Netherlands no longer belongs to the five best performing economies in the world. The Netherlands is now is sixth in the new rankings of the World Economic Forum. However, the new methodology has earned the Dutch economy one…

  • Nederland tuimelt uit top 5 kenniseconomieën

    The Netherlands was not categorised in the top 5 most competitive economies in the world this year, as reported by the World Economic Forum. Last year, The Netherlands ranked 4th place. However, Professor Henk Volberda of RSM…

  • NETHERLANDS DROPS OUT OF TOP 5 OF WORLD'S BEST PERFORMING ECONOMIES

    The Netherlands is no longer one of the five best performing economies in the world, according to the World Economic Forum's rankings. In this year's ranking, the Netherlands came in sixth place, dropping two spots from last…

  • 'ER MOET EEN NATIONAAL INNOVATIEBELEID KOMEN'

    Henk Volberda of RSM has claimed that The Netherlands should initiate a national innovation policy. In sixth place, the Netherlands is no longer in the top 5 of the world's most competitive economies. Especially because the…

  • Onderzoek: Nederlandse economie ‘dynamisch’ maar stappen nodig in innovatie

    According to the World Economic Forum, the Dutch economy is very dynamic and is characterised by openness and transparency. But in terms of innovation, there are still major steps to be taken, research shows. Henk Volberda of RSM…

  • Nederland zakt op concurrentievermogen-index onder Duitsland en Zwitserland

    The Netherlands has not maintained its leading position in the European Union when it comes the competitiveness index. This is one of the most important findings for the Netherlands in the Global Competitiveness Report 2018. This…

  • Nederland valt uit top 5 van beste economieën

    The Netherlands is no longer one of the five best performing economies in the world. In the new rankings of the World Economic Forum, which appears today, The Netherlands is sixth. The jury report has favourable words for the…

  • Nederland kukelt uit top 5 van meest concurrerende economieën

    The Netherlands no longer belongs to the five most competitive economies in the world, as it now has to settle for a sixth place. This is evident from the global competition index of the World Economic Forum (WEF). In the field of…

  • Nederland zakt uit top-vijf van concurrerende economieën

    The Netherlands is now sixth on the list of most competitive economies. Henk Volberda of RSM, who participates in the ranking, says that a new calculation method was part of the reason it is now sixth place. …

  • Nederland: Dynamisch, goede infrastructuur

    The Netherlands is one of the six most competitive countries in the world. The Netherlands is dynamic, has an efficient government and reliable institutions and an excellent infra- structure. In a number of areas where The…

  • Nederland duikelt twee plaatsen op ranglijst

    Henk Volberda of RSM has commented on the fact that The Netherlands has degraded to 6th place on the worlds' list of most competitive economies.

  • Nederland minder concurrerend

    The Netherlands is one of the six most competitive countries in the world. The Netherlands is dynamic, has an efficient government and reliable institutions and an excellent infrastructure. The Netherlands is now sixth on the…

  • Vijf vragen over het intrekken van verhuisplan Unilever

    Henk Volberda of RSM answers five questions regarding Unilever's withdrawal to move their headquarters to Rotterdam. Volberda argues that their decision to withdraw their plan to move their headquarters to Rotterdam has to do with…

  • Recensie - Reinventing Business Models

    A review about Henk Volberda's new book 'Reinventing Business Models'.

  • Ontwricht uw businessmodel voordat de concurrent het doet

    An article written by Henk Volberda regarding business models.

  • Nederland blink uit maar zakt op internationale onderwijs ranglijst

    An article in which Henk Volberda of RSM has been mentioned regarding the Dutch level of education in comparison to other countries.

  • Vrouwen verdienen bij de gemeente meer dan mannen, volgt het bedrijfsleven?

    An article that discusses the fact that women who work at the municipality earn more than men. The article looks at why this is and also poses the question if the business sector will follow suit. Henk Volberda of RSM has…

  • Vrouwen verdienen bij de gemeente meer dan mannen, volgt het bedrijfsleven?

    An article that discusses the fact that women who work at the municipality earn more than men. The article looks at why this is and also poses the question if the business sector will follow suit. Henk Volberda of RSM has…

  • Wendbaarheid begint waar besturen eindigt

    An article that discusses the concept of agility in the IT-industry. However, with the increasing importance of the IT industry in businesses, a way needs to be found on how to integrate agility in business management. Henk…

  • 'Misschien heeft de sector wel behoefte aan een disruptie'

    Henk Volberda of RSM has been mentioned in an article that discussing the current how building companies must invest more in social and logistic innovation. Volberda was a guest at the Digibase innovation center at VolkerWessels…

  • Mensen wordt op hun kantoor vaak geleerd bij binnenkomst hun hersenen aan de kapstok te hangen

    An article written by Henk Volberda of RSM regarding the importance of social innovation.

  • Nadenken over het businessmodel

    The new book ‘Reinventing Business Models: How firms cope with disruption’ co-written by Henk Volberda of RSM has been mentioned in an article. He concluded that it seems logical for a company to think about their business model.…

  • Bestuurder, onderschat uw rol niet

    An article written by Henk Volberda of RSM discussing his new book, "Reinventing Business Models: How Firms Cope With Disruption".

  • Laat je mensen hun hersenen niet aan de kapstok hangen

    An article written by Henk Volberda of RSM regarding the importance of social innovation.

  • Zelfrijdende auto's en gekweekt vlees in 'De Wereld van Morgen'

    AVROTROS will present the Dutch Innovation Awards for the second time in the tv programme 'The World of Tomorrow'. Astronaut André Kuipers will award the prize to the most innovative company in the Netherlands. Nominated for this…

  • Machinefabriek Boessenkool genomineerd voor innovatieprijs AvroTros-programma

    Factory Boessenkool and the company KPN have been nominated for the Dutch Innovation Prize. They were selected on the basis of the Erasmus Competition and Innovation Monitor, under the direction of Henk Volberda of RSM. …

  • Nadenken over het businessmodel

    The new book ‘Reinventing Business Models: How firms cope with disruption’ co-written by Henk Volberda of RSM has been mentioned in an article. He concluded that it seems logical for a company to think about their business model.…

  • Zelfrijdende auto's en gekweekt vlees in De Wereld van Morgen

    AVROTROS will present the Dutch Innovation Awards for the second year in the World of Tomorrow. Astronaut André Kuipers awards the prize to the most innovative company in the Netherlands. Nominated for this award are KPN,…

  • EU medeschuldig aan handelsoorlog met Trump

    Henk Volberda of RSM has given his opinion in an article stating that the EU is also responsible for the trading-war with Trump. He leads a research team that researches the competitiveness of countries. He states that when it…

  • EU medeschuldig aan handelsconflict met de VS

    Henk Volberda of RSM has given his opinion in an article stating that the EU is also responsible for the trading-war with Trump. He leads a research team that researches the competitiveness of countries. He states that when it…

  • Hoe het komt dat je nog niet alles uit R&D haalt

    Henk Volberda of RSM has been mentioned in an article that discusses why some people do not get everything out of R&D. Volberda commented that "In general, the more companies invest in R & D, the higher the innovative content.…

  • HOLLANDIA MATZES

    Henk Volberda of RSM will take part in a startuppanel hosted by BNR.

  • Openheid, verkleint dat de loonkloof?

    Henk Volberda, Professor of Strategic Management & Business Policy at RSM, has commented on the question if transparency regarding the gender pay gap in companies will help towards a solution. He believes that transparency will…

  • Openheid, verkleint dat de kloof?

    Henk Volberda, Professor of Strategic Management & Business Policy at RSM, has commented on the question if transparency regarding the gender pay gap in companies will help towards a solution. He believes that transparency will…

  • Waarom Unilever Londen voor Rotterdam verruilt

    Henk Volberda, Professor of Strategic Management & Business Policy at RSM, has commented on the benefits that will arise from Unilever moving its headquarters to Rotterdam.

  • Unilever kiest voor Rotterdam

    Unilever has decided to move its headquarters to Rotterdam as opposed to the United Kingdom. Henk Volberda, Professor of Strategic Management & Business Policy at RSM, has commented on this step and the positive effect it will…

  • Aboutaleb dolblij met verhuizing hoofdkantoor Unilever

    Henk Volberda, Professor of Strategic Management & Business Policy at RSM, has commented that Brexit has most likely played in role in Unilever's decision to move its headquarters to Rotterdam. …

  • Verhuizing naar Rotterdam levert maar 50 banen op

    Henk Volberda, Professor of Strategic Management & Business Policy at RSM, has commented that Brexit has most likely played in role in Unilever's decision to move its headquarters to Rotterdam. …

  • 'Unilever wil geen gezichtsverlies lijden in Verenigd Koninkrijk'

    Henk Volberda of RSM has commented on Unilever's decision to move its headquarters to Rotterdam. "They do not want a loss of face in the United Kingdom," says Volberda, who points out that the press release only devotes one…

  • Moet het hoofdkantoor van Unilever in Londen óf Rotterdam komen te staan?

    Henk Volberda, Professor of Strategic Management & Business Policy at RSM, has given his opinion on the hope that Unilever will choose to move its headquarters to Rotterdam, before the decision was made. …

  • "Hoge eisen stellen aan werknemers zonder ze voldoende autonomie te geven, werkt niet"

    A study conducted by Henk Volberda, Professor of Strategic Management & Business Policy at RSM, discussing how socially innovative companies attract more new clients has mentioned in an article. …

  • Achterhoek daagt Nederlandse maakindustrie uit

    Henk Volberda, Professor of Strategic Management & Business Policy at RSM, will take part of the jury for an entrepreneurial prize at 'De Ondernemersavond'.

  • Meer vaste krachten?

    Henk Volberda, Professor of Strategic Management & Business Policy at RSM, has written an article on the increasing amount of flexworkers, and his expectation that more business will start to offering a permanent contract to…

  • Zo ga je flexibel om met flexwerkers

    Henk Volberda, Professor of Strategic Management & Business Policy at RSM, has written a blog post about flexworkers.

  • Flexwerkers

    Henk Voldebra, Professor of Strategic Management & Business Policy at RSM discusses the increase and effect of flexworkers on the BNR radio.

  • Hoogleraar vindt agri- en foodsector conservatief

    Henk Volberda, Professor of Strategic Management & Business Policy at RSM, has commented that the Dutch agri and food sector is relatively strongly technologically oriented. With social innovation, according to Professor Henk…

  • De Slag om Unilever; Unilever wil een van de hoofdkantoren sluiten. Kan Rotterdam de strijd nog winnen van Londen? 'Ik hoop dat bij Polman iets van Oranjebloed door de aderen stroomt.' Maar hoe Nederlands is Unilever nog?

    Henk Volberda, Professor of Strategic Management & Business Policy at RSM, discusses the position of Unilever in Rotterdam.

  • Open Innovatieprijs

    Henk Volberda, Professor of Strategic Management & Business Policy at RSM, will take part in the panel of judges for the Entrepreneurial Evening 2018.

  • Ziggo Sport harkt steeds meer uitzendrechten binnen

    Henk Volberda of RSM is a member of the start-up panel on this week's edition of BNR's "Zakendoen".

  • Reuzen uit industrie beginnen te wankelen

    The large industrial giants are experiencing unrest. General Electric, Siemens, ABB, 3M and until recently, Philips, dominated orders from energy turbines and hospital equipment to kitchen refrigerators. "These broad technology…

  • Link magazine nodigt u uit om mee te werken aan “Erasmus Concurrentie en Innovatie Monitor”

    Innovation and competitiveness are seen as important themes for companies. The Erasmus Centre for Business Innovation at RSM conducts an annual survey among Dutch companies on these topics, known as the "Erasmus Competition and…

  • Open Innovatieprijs

    Henk Volberda of RSM will be a jury member of the Achterhoek Open Innovation Prize, which will take place during the Innovation Festival 2018.

  • Prijs voor innovatie in Achterhoek

    The Achterhoek Open Innovation Prize will be presented at the innovation centre ICER in Ulft on Wednesday, 21 March. Companies that want to enter the competition can submit their entries until 1 March. The jury assessing the…

  • Tijdens het Innovatiefestival 2018 vindt de Achterhoek Open Innovatieprijs plaats

    Henk Volberda of RSM is a jury member of the Achterhoek Open Innovation Prize, which will take place during the Innovation Festival 2018.

  • Achterhoek Open Innovatieprijs zoekt innovaties

    The Achterhoek Open Innovation Prize will take place during the Innovation Festival 2018, a national competition in which technological innovations from all over the country are examined. Three entries will go to the final on the…

  • Technologische innovatie tot 1 maart inzenden voor de Achterhoek Open Innovatieprijs

    The Achterhoek Open Innovation Prize will take place during the Innovation Festival 2018, a national competition during which technological innovations from the whole country are examined. Three entries will go to the final on the…

  • Open Innovatieprijs

    Henk Volberda of RSM will be a member of the jury for the Achterhoek Open Innovation Prize, which will take place during the Innovation Festival 2018.

  • Organisatie roept op tot inzenden innovaties

    Henk Volberda of RSM will be a member of the jury for the Achterhoek Open Innovation Prize, which will take place during the Innovation Festival 2018.

  • Grote bedrijven bezuinigen op onderzoek

    Philips Lighting has decided to reduce its research department in Eindhoven by one third; more than 100 predominantly highly educated employees are turning to the UWV. According to Henk Volberda of RSM, large companies are…

  • Fundamenteel onderzoek is te duur, vindt de belegger

    Philips Lighting has decided to reduce its research department in Eindhoven by one third; more than 100 predominantly highly educated employees are turning to the UWV. According to Henk Volberda of RSM, large companies are…

  • Eerst knippen en dan samenvoegen, of gewoon jong blijven?

    Freeing capacity to innovate or explore new markets and applications and respond quickly to changes in the industry is a big challenge for firms. 'Companies must be ambidextrous and have two right hands to be able to exploit and…

  • ‘Laat je mensen wat meer lummelen!’

    Henk Volberda is interviewed about social innovation for Deltalinqs' Q Magazine. A lot of talent remains under-utilised in the Rotterdam port area. We ignore innovation opportunities, and mainly innovate in technology but leave…

  • Alleen in technologie investeren is niet genoeg

    An interview with Henk Volberda about the findings of the Erasmus Competition and Innovation Monitor on companies and their investments in R&D. "Only investing in technology is not enough," he says. …

  • Nieuwe inspiratie op trendfiles talks: interview met Henk Volberda

    The latest edition of OTIB Trendfiles Talks discusses Henk Volberda's visions on the connections between social and technical innovation and his analysis of new business models. 

  • “Investeren in ICT noodzakelijk om te overleven”

    Dutch companies have invested more in ICT according to the Erasmus Competition and Innovation Monitor 2017. However, these investments are not yet at a level sufficient enough to actually achieve more success, argues RSM Professor…

  • Zandbeek best gewaardeerde marketingbureau van Nederland

    Content marketing agency Zandbeek from Eindhoven is in first place in the MT1000 in 2017, the annual research conducted by Management Team into the quality and popularity of professional service providers and suppliers in the…

  • NOS Radio 1 Journaal with Henk Volberda

    An interview with Henk Volberda of RSM on the NOS Radio 1 Journaal (6:30-6:45), in which he discusses the CBS study that claims that 1 out of 5 jobs in the Netherlands comes from foreign companies. …

  • De eigen koers van Bol.com

    This episode of BNR Radio's "Zakendoen" features Henk Volberda of RSM in the Startup panel, which discusses the most important news from start-up countries.

  • Hoe een multinational-hoofdkantoor voor werkgelegenheid zorgt

    This article on headquarters of multinationals in the Netherlands discusses Unilever's impending decision to either relocate their headquarters to London or Rotterdam, and quotes Henk Volberda and the study he conducted in 2009 on…

  • Innovatie is meer dan technologie

    An article by Henk Volberda for Management Executive on the Erasmus Competition and Innovation Monitor for 2017.

  • Zo kwam het onderzoek voor de MT1000 editie 2017 tot stand

    This article on how the Erasmus Centre for Business Innovation conducted the research for the MT1000 for 2017 references its academic director Henk Volberda.

  • DISCA’17, the Dutch Industrial Supplier & Customer Awards

    An article on the 2017 Dutch Industrial Supplier & Customer Awards (DISCA). Henk Volberda of RSM was the head of the jury for the event.

  • Het beste – duale- business model is het moeilijkst te managen

    Henk Volberda of RSM has done a lot of research into the topic of 'exploitation vs exploration'. Soon, his new book "Reinventing Business Models: How companies cope with disruption", which discusses the same topic, will be…

  • NL blijft zeer competitief

    The Netherlands maintains its fourth place in the Global Competitiveness Index published by the World Economic Forum. The Dutch economy scores particularly well in the area of innovation. RSM professor Henk Volberda, who collected…

  • Vedos uit Venlo winnaar best logistics supplier van Nederland

    On Thursday, 23 November, the annual presentation of the Dutch Industrial Supplier & Customer Awards (DISCA) took place. Henk Volberda chaired the jury for the "Best Logistics" category.

  • Is Nederland klaar voor de vierde industriële revolutie?

    "For the second year in a row, the Netherlands has managed to maintain a historic top rating with a 4th position in the ranking of the most competitive economies. This makes the Netherlands once again the most competitive country…

  • Visie op hoofdkantoren is vooral een kwestie van aannames

    Discussions on facilitating multinationals are infiltrating the Dutch political scene. What is the purpose of having a headquarter, or head office? "We forget in the Netherlands that there is an international battle for head…

  • Geslaagde innovatie = ¼ gadget + ¾ mens

    Technology and innovation are hip. Terms like blockchain, artificial intelligence, big data, 'internet of things', robots, and self-driving cars can be heard everywhere. Many entrepreneurs and managers wonder how they can benefit…

  • Shortlist Managementinnovatie

    How flexible are the innovation capabilities of your organisation? Does the existing business model still fit? A selection of books on the topic of management innovation by Henk Volberda of RSM. …

  • Management-innovatie

    A shortlist of books on management innovation selected by Henk Volberda of RSM.

  • Middelmaat nekt warenhuizen

    The last branch of the Topshelf department store, located in the old V&D building in Alkmaar, is toppling over. According to experts, it is too focused on the average Dutch person. Is Hudson's Bay making the same mistake? Henk…

  • Geslaagde innovatie = ¼ gadget + ¾ mens

    Technology and innovation are hip. Blockchain, artificial intelligence, big data, 'internet of things', robots, self-driving cars. Many entrepreneurs and managers ask themselves how they can profit from these developments. The…

  • Hoe Verhoog Ik Mijn Rendement?

    "Enterprises must compete. Often they focus on the short term by cutting costs, outsourcing parts or investing less in employees." This article by Henk Volberda for the Algemeen Dagblad, which discusses business model innovation,…

  • Het talent van vrouwen wordt niet benut

    The Netherlands plummeted from the 16th to 32nd place this year on the Global Gender Gap Index published by the World Economic Forum (WEF). How serious of an issue is this? The data collection was led by Henk Volberda, who is also…

  • Hoe Verhoog Ik Mijn Rendement?

    "Enterprises must compete. Often they focus on the short term by cutting costs, outsourcing parts or investing less in employees. Penny wise, pound foolish" writes Henk Volberda for Het Parool as he discusses business model…

  • Nederlandse bedrijven investeren weer fors in onderzoek en ontwikkeling

    Dutch companies are once again investing heavily in research and development, writes Het Financieele Dagblad on the basis of a study by Erasmus University Rotterdam. Last year, companies spent 2.1% of their turnover on R&D. This…

  • 9 vragen om te bepalen of jouw topman het merk versterkt

    Richard Branson and Steve Jobs are well-known examples of CEOs who have (and had) a major influence on the brand. This article about CEOs references Henk Volberda of RSM.

  • Vrouwen in Rwanda en Bolivia gelijker aan mannen dan Nederlandse

    The Netherlands has plunged no fewer than 16 places this year on the list of countries where women are equal to men: from the 16th to the 32nd place. The inequality between men and women has increased, concludes the World Economic…

  • Nederlandse bedrijven investeren 4,3% van de omzet in R&D

    The Erasmus Centre for Business Innovation conducts the yearly Erasmus Competition and Innovation Monitor, led by Henk Volberda of RSM. This year, a number of conclusions could be drawn - such that Dutch companies are again…

  • Plant-e winnaar Impact Award Nederlandse Innovatie Prijzen

    Generating electricity from living plants sounds like science fiction, but if it is up to the Wageningen green entrepreneur Marjolein Helder, we will all be producing our energy from our own living room plants soon. Her company,…

  • Nederland keldert op ranglijst gelijkheid vrouwen en mannen

    The Netherlands has plunged no fewer than 16 places this year on the list of countries where women are equal to men: from the 16th to the 32nd place. Inequality between men and women has increased here, concludes the World…

  • Dit kun je leren van het meest innovatieve bedrijf van Nederland

    Companies are investing more in technological innovation, but less in social innovation. What is going wrong here and how it be changed? After years of decline, Dutch companies are once again investing a substantial part of their…

  • Nederlandse bedrijven investeren weer meer in onderzoek en ontwikkeling (R&D)

    The Erasmus Centre for Business Innovation research conducts the annual Erasmus Competition and Innovation Monitor, led by Henk Volberda of RSM. This year, it found a number of interesting findings - like the fact that Dutch…

  • Nederlandse bedrijven investeren 4,3% van de omzet in R&D

    The Erasmus Centre for Business Innovation conducts the yearly Erasmus Competition and Innovation Monitor, led by Henk Volberda of RSM. This year, a number of interesting conclusions could be drawn - such that Dutch companies are…

  • In Bolivia en Rwanda is er meer gelijkheid tussen mannen en vrouwen dan in Nederland

    Last year, the Netherlands ranked 16th on the list of countries where women are equal to men. This year, the ranking plummeted no less than 16 places - to place 32. The World Economic Forum (WEF) concludes that the gender…

  • Ongelijkheid vrouw/man neemt toe

    The Netherlands has plunged no fewer than 16 places this year in the ranking of countries where women are equal to men: from the 16th to the 32nd place. The inequality between men and women has increased here, concludes the World…

  • Nederlandse bedrijven steken weer meer geld in onderzoek

    Dutch companies are once again investing more in research and development. In 2017, R&D investments accounted for 4.3% of sales. This is the highest level since 2012, according to figures released by the Erasmus Competition and…

  • Bedrijven investeren weer in R&D, maar niet in menselijke kant

    After years of decline, investments in research and development (R&D) and ICT by Dutch companies have again increased substantially in the past year. The human side of innovation, however, remains largely unused according to the…

  • VanBerlo, Plant-e en Noord-Holland winnaars Nederlandse Innovatie Prijzen

    During the presentation of the first Dutch Innovation Awards by AVROTROS, the Brabantian firm VanBerlo received the award for the Most Innovative Company, the North Holland region for the Most Innovative Region and Plant-e took…

  • Dutch firms boost spending on IT, R&D but forget social innovation: report

    Dutch companies are spending more on research and development and information technology this year, according to researchers at RSM. Overall, investments in R&D have reached 4.3% of turnover in 2017. Investment in information…

  • Dutch Firms again Investing in Innovation, Research

    Dutch companies are finally again investing more money into research and development. In 2017 R&D investment will amount to 4.3 percent of revenue, the highest level since 2012, according to figures released by RSM. "Favourable…

  • ‘Investeringen in r&d en ict in 2017 meer dan verdubbeld’

    Dutch businesses have significantly increased their investments in research and development and ICT this year, according to research by the Erasmus Centre for Business Innovation. Investments have declined almost every year since…

  • Plant-e wint Maatschappelijk Impact Award

    VanBerlo, Plant-e and the North Holland region are the winners of the Dutch Innovation Awards. The Brabantian company VanBerlo was awarded the prize for the Most Innovative Company, the North Holland region for the Most Innovative…

  • AVROTROS maakt winnaars Innovatieprijzen bekend

    VanBerlo, Plant-e and the North Holland region are the winners of the Dutch Innovation Awards, presented at the Kurhaus in Scheveningen. The nominees of the Dutch Innovation Awards were selected on the basis of the Erasmus…

  • AvroTros reikt Nederlandse Innovatie Prijzen uit

    VanBerlo, Plant-e and the North Holland region are the winners of the 'Dutch Innovation Awards'. The nominees were selected on the basis of the Erasmus Competition and Innovation Monitor, led by Henk Volberda of RSM. …

  • Hoogleraar geeft vier tips om innovatie door te voeren

    Dutch companies are investing more in ICT and R&D this year, but social innovation still lags behind. How can you organise your company in such a way that facilitates innovation? 4 tips from Henk Volberda of RSM. …

  • Bedrijven steken meer in innovatie

    For the first time in years, Dutch companies are investing more money in research and other innovative developments, according to the Erasmus Competition and Innovation monitor, led by Henk Volberda of RSM. R&D investment has…

  • Meer geld naar innovatie

    For the first time in years, Dutch companies are spending more money on innovation according to a research led by Henk Volberda of RSM.

  • Bedrijven investeren weer meer in onderzoek en ontwikkeling

    Dutch companies are once again investing heavily into R&D and ICT, according to the annual Erasmus Competition and Innovation Monitor 2017 led by Henk Volberda of RSM. "Disruptive technologies can be the source of economic growth,…

  • Control in tijden van maatschappelijke complexiteit

    This article, co-authored by Rob van Tulder for MAB, suggests that the assumptions under the control, supervision and accountability of public organisations should be revised. This review also has serious consequences for the…

  • Genomineerden Nederlandse Innovatie Prijzen 2017

    The Dutch Innovation Awards presents a new way for AVROTROS to highlight innovation in the Dutch economy and society, and is based on the Erasmus Competition and Innovation Monitor for 2017. Henk Volberda, who leads the monitor,…

  • Noord-Holland, VanBerlo en Plant-E winnen Innovatie Prijzen

    The Brabantian VanBerlo was awarded the prize for the Most Innovative Company, the North Holland region for the Most Innovative Region and Plant-e left with the Social Impact Award. The Dutch Innovation Awards were created this…

  • Nederlandse bedrijven investeren weer fors in onderzoek en ontwikkeling (R&D)

    The Erasmus Center for Business Innovation of RSM conducts the annual Erasmus Competition and Innovation Monitor. The research is led by Henk Volberda of RSM. The results of the research will be presented at the Dutch Innovation…

  • 'Te weinig aandacht voor groeimogelijkheden personeel bij bedrijven'

    For the first time in years, Dutch companies are investing more in technical innovations and developments. However, they often forget to invest in staff. That is a shame, because only by investing in staff, one is able to get full…

  • ls Nederland klaar voor de vierde industriële revolutie?

    For the second year running, the Netherlands has managed to achieve a historic top rating in the ranking of the most competitive economies, coming in at place number 4. This makes the Netherlands the most competitive country in…

  • Innovatie: zonder investeringen in mensen komt het maar moeizaam van de grond

    The Innovation Monitor of the Erasmus Center for Business Innovation shows that companies do not invest enough in people when it comes to innovation. Professor Henk Volberda of RSM guests this episode of Radio EenVandaag. …

  • EenVandaag

    Henk Volberda is featured on this episode of EenVandaag.

  • Winnaars Nederlandse Innovatie Prijzen

    VanBerlo, Plant-e and the North Holland region are the winners of the Dutch Innovation Awards, announced during the ceremony at the Kurhaus in Scheveningen. The nominees of the Dutch Innovation Awards were selected on the basis of…

  • VanBerlo meest innovatieve bedrijf van Nederland

    VanBerlo Design was crowned the most innovative company in the Netherlands. The prize was organised by the AVROTROS and is awarded to the most innovative company, the most innovative region and the most innovative solution to a…

  • Genomineerden Nederlandse Innovatie Prijzen 2017

    The Erasmus Center for Business Innovation research institute (formerly INSCOPE), led by Henk Volberda of RSM, conducts the Erasmus Competition and Innovation Monitor annually. The Erasmus Competition and Innovation Monitor 2017…

  • ‘Succesvolle innovatie wordt maar voor 25 procent bepaald door technologie’

    Thales, IBM Netherlands and VanBerlo have been nominated for the title of the most innovative company in the Netherlands. What makes these companies so much more innovative than their competitors? "First, we look at the bare…

  • Waarom Samsung misschien meer verdient aan de iPhone X dan aan de Galaxy S8

    Apple and Samsung are arch enemies. But every time an iPhone is ordered, Samsung rubs its hands together. The South Korean company has been supplying parts for the iPhone for years and is likely to earn billions on the iPhone X.…

  • Zit de Zuidas nu in de Trêveszaal?

    Wopke Hoekstra is the new Minister of Finance and Ferdinand Grapperhaus will lead the Ministry of Security and Justice. Now, there are top advisors from the consultancy firm McKinsey and Zuidas Office Allen & Overy at the table in…

  • Nieuw Elan Voor Verkade

    Entrepreneurs love talking about innovation. But which companies are really an example to follow will be known after the Dutch Innovation Awards have been announced. Jury chairman Henk Volberda announces the nominations at this…

  • Zit de Zuidas nu in de Trêveszaal?

    With the appointment of Wopke Hoekstra and Ferdinand Grapperhaus, there are now two top advisors of consultancy firms McKinsey and Zuidas office Allen & Overy at the table in the Trêveszaal. "It is inevitable that Hoekstra and…

  • ‘ABN AMRO heeft geen goed antwoord op de snelle veranderingen die de financiële wereld doormaakt’

    The financial sector is changing. Traditional business models are under pressure, sustainability is a leading card and fintech prevails. Henk Volberda is quoted on how banks can realise the vision of becoming "lean and mean". …

  • Henk Volberda

    An interview with Henk Volberda for HR TOP 100. "Research shows that only 25% of innovation success is determined by investments in technology. The other 75% is accounted for by the leadership style, way of arranging and…

  • AVROTROS gaat Nederlandse Innovatie Prijzen uitreiken

    AVROTROS will be hosting the Dutch Innovation Awards at the Kurhaus in Scheveningen on Tuesday, 31 October. Prizes will be awarded for the most innovative company, region, and solution for a social problem. The nominees were…

  • Overijssel, Eindhoven en Noord-Holland genomineerd als meest innovatieve regio

    Overijssel, Eindhoven and Noord-Holland have been nominated for the "most innovative region of the Netherlands". During the Dutch Innovation Awards, on Tuesday, 31 October, the winner will be announced. The Eramsus Innovation…

  • Schiphol is van wereldklasse, maar heeft hulp nodig van Lelystad

    Good news again: the Netherlands has renewed its fourth place on this year's Global Competitiveness Index compiled by the World Economic Forum. 'Exceptional', says Henk Volberda of RSM. This good position is thanks to - amongst…

  • ‘Innovatie bij banken stelt weinig voor? Grote onzin’

    The traditional banks' business models have been under pressure for a long time, not least by disruptive players as startups. Henk Volberda is quoted on how banks can become "lean and mean". …

  • Twente in Top 3 ‘Meest innovatieve regio van Nederland’

    The Twente region has been nominated for the 'Most Innovative Region of the Netherlands'. During the prize ceremony of the Dutch Innovation Awards, on Tuesday, 31 October, the winner will be announced. The other nominated regions…

  • VanBerlo nominated as the Most Innovative Company

    The Dutch Innovation Prize is an initiative of AVROTROS. In total, three nominated companies in three categories were selected based on the Erasmus Competition and Innovation Monitor (Erasmus Concurrentie en Innovatie Monitor),…

  • Tip aan de makelaar: wordt snel brandweerman

    Of all professions in the world, firefighters enjoy the highest level of trust. In most surveys, the broker usually scores lowest. Based on digital developments that have occurred in the US, Henk Volberda believes that brokerage…

  • #020 Als Je Nog Niet Met Innovatie Bezig Bent, Kun Je Het Wel Vergeten (Henk Volberda, Rotterdam School of Management)

    Three quarters of an organisation's innovation success is explained by the leadership style, way of arranging and organising work. This week, Henk Volberda of RSM hosts the BNR podcast "Innovatie Wasstraat" and discusses…

  • Als je nog niet met innovatie bezig bent, kun je het wel vergeten (Henk Volberda, Rotterdam School of Management)

    Three quarters of an organisation's innovation success is explained by the leadership style, way of arranging and organising work. This week, Henk Volberda of RSM guests the BNR podcast "Innovatie Wasstraat" and discusses…

  • Harde Brexit kost Nederlanders 35 miljard – Shell koopt 30.000 oplaadpalen

    The nominees for the Dutch Innovation Awards have been announced by organizer AVROTROS. Three categories exist: the most innovative region, most innovative company and social impact. Selection is based on the Innovation Monitor of…

  • Alle zeilen bijzetten voor versnelling energietransitie

    How can we speed up the energy transition? The contributions of various top speakers during the Rotterdam Energy Port annual congress rotated around this theme. Professor Henk Volberda of RSM spoke about business models. Leaders…

  • AVROTROS maakt genomineerden Nederlandse Innovatie Prijzen bekend

    AVROTROS has announced the nominees for the Dutch Innovation Award. On October 31, the most innovative company, the most innovative region and the most innovative solution for a social problem will be recognised for their efforts.…

  • AVROTROS maakt genomineerden Nederlandse Innovatie Prijzen bekend

    AVROTROS has announced the nominees for the Dutch Innovation Awards. On October 31, prizes will be awarded for the most innovative company, the most innovative region and the most innovative solution for a social problem. The…

  • AVROTROS maakt genomineerden voor Nederlandse Innovatie Prijzen bekend

    AVROTROS has announced the nominees for the Dutch Innovation Awards. Prizes will be awarded for the most innovative company, region and solution for a social problem on 31 October at the Kurhaus in Scheveningen. The nominees were…

  • Twente in Top 3 ‘Meest innovatieve regio van Nederland’

    The Twente region has been nominated as the 'Most Innovative Region of the Netherlands'. The winner will be announced during the prize ceremony of the Dutch Innovation Awards on Tuesday, 31 October. The other nominated regions are…

  • De werknemers raken op, wat nu?

    Ageing is becoming a serious threat to a major labor shortage. Currently, the largest group of people in the working population are older than 50 years - but they will be retired within the next 10 to 15 years. "The fourth…

  • Column Henk Volberda: Duale business models: 1 + 1 = 3

    The existence of multiple, different business models in a company can cause conflicts. Due to the danger of cannibalising profits by replacing an old model, the new business model may have limited opportunities, be discontinued or…

  • Brainport Eindhoven Draagt Bij Aan Innovatiekracht Nederland

    The Netherlands has a top position in the ranking of the most competitive economies published by the World Economic Forum; it is once again the most competitive country in the EU. Professor Henk Volberda of RSM was in charge of…

  • Makelaars te over, maar er valt weinig te kiezen

    Most brokers still work without a menu, and reviews are scarce. This makes it difficult to compare services and prices. RSM's Henk Volberda is quoted on his thoughts on technological change in the industry and how it is disrupting…

  • Beloningsverschil 32 procent? Wanneer gaat professor Volberda rectificeren?

    An opinion piece by Ilja Boelaars for RTL Z regarding Henk Volberda's statement on the difference in pay between men and women in the Netherlands, based on the Global Gender Gap Report by the World Economic Forum (WEF). …

  • Peilstok In Innovatief Nederland

    Henk Volberda of RSM is currently finalising the results of his 10th Innovation Monitor. At the end of October, the results will be presented at an event at the Kurhaus, organised by Avrotros, who will be awarded the Dutch…

  • Is flexland Nederland niet te concurrerend?

    A list of the most competitive economies in the world, published by the World Economic Forum, was released earlier this month. An opinion article by Peter de Waard for the Volkskrant in response to Henk Volberda's statements on…

  • Nederland hoog op lijst van WEF

    The Netherlands is the most competitive economy in the European Union for the second year in a row according to research by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Good infrastructure and strong innovation power makes the Netherlands…

  • Opnieuw hoge positie Nederland in concurrentieranglijst

    The Netherlands retains its fourth place in the Global Competitiveness Index, according to the latest World Economic Forum (WEF) report. Only Switzerland, the United States and Singapore are more competitive. Henk Volberda of RSM…

  • Nederland is het beste jongetje in de Europese klas

    For the second year in a row, the Netherlands is among the most competitive economies in the world. Worldwide, only Switzerland (first), the United States (second) and Singapore (third) are more competitive. RSM's Henk Volberda is…

  • Nederland scoort opnieuw hoog in concurrentielijst WEF

    For the second year running, the Netherlands has been ranked fourth in a list of the most competitive nations compiled by the World Economic Forum (WEF). In the European Union, the Netherlands is at the top. "It was exceptional…

  • Nederland houdt topplek op concurrentielijst

    The Netherlands is the most competitive economy of the European Union for the second year in a row, according to research done by the World Economic Forum (WEF). A good infrastructure and strong innovation force makes the…

  • Nederland houdt topplek op concurrentielijst

    According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), the Dutch economy is the most competitive in the European Union for the second year in a row. "Like the previous year, the Netherlands has the best port infrastructure in the world,"…

  • Nederland Weer In Top 4 Concurrerende Economieën

    The Netherlands has, for the second year in a row, come fourth on the list of the world's most competitive economies published by the World Economic Forum. Only Singapore, Switzerland and the United States are ahead. According to…

  • Concurrentiekracht Van Nederland

    Henk Volberda, co-researcher of the recent economic competitiveness survey published by the World Economic Forum, hosted this edition of "Ask Me Anything" by BNR Radio.

  • Nederland weer best concurrerende economie EU

    According to the World Economic Forum, the Netherlands is the most competitive country in the European Union for the second year running. The research for the Netherlands was conducted by the Erasmus Centre of Business Innovation…

  • Nederland opnieuw op 4 in concurrentieranglijst

    The Netherlands has managed to retain its top 4 position in the World Economic Forum's (WEF) ranking of the most competitive economies in the world. According to Henk Volberda, who collects the data for the Netherlands on behalf…

  • Economieblog - Turkse lira lager door diplomatieke rel

    The Dutch economy keeps delivering - at least according to the annual WEF Global Competitiveness Index, which ranks the competitive power of 137 countries. The Netherlands is fourth, after Switzerland, the US and Singapore, making…

  • 5 redenen waarom Nederland de meest concurrerende economie van de EU is en 1 ding dat beter kan

    The Netherlands is the most competitive economy of the European Union for the second consecutive year according to research by the World Economic Forum (WEF). "Like last year, the Netherlands has the best port infrastructure in…

  • Nederland meest concurrerende economie in de EU

    The Netherlands is the most competitive economy of the European Union for the second consecutive year. On the world rankings they come in fourth place. RSM's Henk Volberda participated in the research for the Netherlands. …

  • Henk Volberda adviseert nieuwe kabinet topsectorenbeleid voort te zetten

    Although it is heavily criticised, Henk Volberda of RSM argues that the Dutch top sector policy - along with the strong development of regional innovation hotspots, such as Eindhoven, Twente and Amsterdam - has helped contribute…

  • Nederland wederom sterkste concurrentiepositie in EU

    For the second year running, the Netherlands has been ranked fourth in a list of the most competitive nations compiled by the World Economic Forum (WEF). In the report, RSM's Henk Volberda writes: "It was exceptional that the…

  • Nederland opnieuw meest concurrerende economie van Europese Unie

    For the second year in a row, the Netherlands has come in fourth on the Global Competitiveness Index, recently published by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The Erasmus Center for Business Innovation of RSM is led by Henk Volberda,…

  • Nederland consolideert vierde plaats op concurrentieranglijst

    Like last year, the Netherlands was ranked fourth in the Global Economic Forum Index of the World Economic Forum. Only Switzerland, the United States and Singapore score higher. The Netherlands has a strong infrastructure, sound…

  • Hoe Nederland de meest competitieve economie van EU kan blijven

    The Netherlands is again the most competitive country in the European Union. Worldwide, only the United States, Switzerland and Singapore score higher. A sound macroeconomic policy plays an important role in this. However, there…

  • Ondanks leenstelsel staat Nederlandse economie wereldwijd nog altijd vierde

    In the world ranking of the most competitive knowledge economies, the Netherlands is again in fourth place. However, the World Economic Forum warns that higher education must remain accessible. "The Netherlands has fallen one…

  • Schiphol is van wereldklasse, maar kan het niet alleen

    Good news again: The Netherlands has renewed its fourth place on this year's Global Competitiveness Index compiled by the World Economic Forum. 'Exceptional', says Henk Volberda of RSM. This good position is thanks to - amongst…

  • Ondanks leenstelsel staat Nederlandse economie wereldwijd nog altijd vierde

    In the world ranking of most competitive knowledge economies, the Netherlands is again in fourth place. However, the World Economic Forum warns that higher education must remain accessible. Henk Volberda of RSM sees a task for the…

  • Nederland opnieuw de beste door infrastructuur en innovatiekracht

    The Netherlands is the most competitive economy of the European Union for the second year in a row according to research by the World Economic Forum (WEF). A good infrastructure and strong innovation force lets the Netherlands…

  • Nederland wederom meest concurrerende economie in EU

    The Netherlands remains in the lead of the Global Competitiveness Index for the European Union. The high listing comes about as a function of investment in infrastructure and sound macroeconomic policy. RSM's Henk Volberda was…

  • Economie NL in wereldwijde top

    For the second year in a row, the Netherlands is among the most competitive economies in the world. Worldwide, only Switzerland, the United States and Singapore are more competitive. Henk Volberda of RSM is proud: "The Netherlands…

  • Nederland opnieuw de meest concurrerende economie van de Europese Unie

    The Netherlands is for the second year running the most competitive economy in the European Union. Twente, Eindhoven and Amsterdam, in their strong development as regional innovative hotspots in the Netherlands, together with the…

  • Nederland houdt topplek op concurrentielijst

    The Netherlands is the most competitive economy in the European Union for the second year in a row, according to research by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Good infrastructure and strong innovation power allowed the Netherlands…

  • World Economic Forum: Netherlands is 4th most competitive nation

    The Netherlands is ranked 4th on the World Economic Forum‘s list of the 138 most competitive countries, behind Switzerland, the United States and Singapore. Part of the success of the Netherlands was due to its government’s strong…

  • Ondanks leenstelsel staat Nederlandse kenniseconomie wereldwijd nog altijd vierde

    The Netherlands came in fourth on the world ranking of the most competitive economies in the world for the second year in a row. However, the World Economic Forum (WEF) warns that higher education must remain accessible. Volberda…

  • Nederland meest concurrerende economie EU

    The Netherlands is the most competitive economy of the European Union for the second year in a row according to research by the World Economic Forum (WEF).

  • Ondanks leenstelsel staat Nederlandse economie wereldwijd nog altijd vierde

    In the world ranking of the most competitive economies, the Netherlands is again in fourth place. The World Economic Forum warns that higher education must remain accessible. RSM's Henk Volberda sees a task for the government.…

  • Helmond voorop in de vierde revolutie

    According to the research, the Netherlands belongs to the most competitive economies in the world. Henk Volberda was in charge of collecting the data for the Netherlands and is proud of this achievement: "There has been a huge…

  • Nederland blijft vierde op concurrentieranglijst

    The Dutch economy keeps delivering - at least according to the annual WEF Global Competitiveness Index, which ranks the competitiveness of 137 economies. The Netherlands came in fourth place, after Switzerland, the US and…

  • Nederland is het beste jongetje in de Europese klas

    For the second year in a row, the Netherlands has been ranked one of the most competitive economies in the world in the Global Competitiveness Index released by the World Economic Forum. Only Switzerland (first place), the United…

  • Rotterdam Energy Port

    The "Rotterdam Energy Port" event will be held on 10 October. The central theme for the afternoon is the acceleration of the energy transition. The event will feature concrete examples of leaders in this transition, and…

  • AVROTROS presenteert de Nederlandse Innovatie Prijzen

    The Netherlands is one of the innovation leaders in the EU, and is overtaking more and more countries. AVROTROS embraces innovation and will be hosting the Dutch Innovation Awards on 31 October at the Kurhaus in Scheveningen.…

  • Rotterdam Energy Port

    The eighth edition of the annual Rotterdam Energy Port congress will be taking place on Tuesday, 10 October. This edition will focus on the energy transition and how to put it into action in the port and the industrial sectors.…

  • Ook verder vooruit kijken

    "Vision is the unique strength of an entrepreneur: the ability to detect opportunities where others see only threats." Henk Volberda writes an article for the Eindhovens Dagblad about strategic thinking, and whether it is at all…

  • Verder vooruit kijken met strategisch denken

    Entrepreneurs believe that it is impossible to plan ahead for more than two or three years, and that you must stay agile in order to cope with the rapid changes in the market, technological innovations and disruption. However,…

  • BNR Zakendoen: Avantium, Stucomm en Viduate

    On this episode of BNR Radio's Zakendoen, the start-up panel is hosted by RSM's Henk Volberda, amongst others. The start-up Hotel Champs and launch of German company Lilium, producer of electronic flying vehicles, are the topics…

  • Duale businessmodellen: 1+1=3

    The existence of multiple, different business models in a company can cause conflicts. Due to the danger of cannibalising profits by replacing an old model, the new business model may have limited opportunities, be discontinued or…

  • Solliciteren naar je eigen baan is dramatisch

    "I come to companies that reorganise every two years to keep people sharp and where you have to reapply for your own job after so many years. I see the dramatic effects that it has. It does not make everyone happy." Henk Volberda,…

  • Refugee Company, Probo Sign en Startups

    This week on Zakendoen, the business programme of BNR Radio, the startup panel features RSM's Henk Volberda, amongst others. New startups, business models and what action the new cabinet should take were discussed. …

  • Hoed u voor de hyperconcurrent

    Entrepreneurs looking to sell their businesses as they approach retirement age are often in for an unpleasant surprise. Goodwill? Reputation? A buyer does not only pay for 'past performance', warns columnist Robert Jan Blom.…

  • Zonder aanpassings- of innovatievermogen heb je geen licentie meer om te bestaan

    Insurers and banking services are being computerised. The financial transaction may be free in the future, but that's just a commodity. You can see it as phone calls, which we never expected to be free. What's interesting are the…

  • Het wordt niet gewaardeerd als je buiten de traditionele rol van wetenschapper treedt

    In this feature, RSM's Henk Volberda reflects on the way in which he could gain more influence on business than he could achieve as a traditional scientist focused on publishing.

  • ‘De snelheid waarmee Alibaba groeit is een voorbeeld van wat wij in Nederland kunnen verwachten’

    This article includes part of an interview with RSM's Henk Volberda, wherein he shares his thoughts on online retail and how it is changing the Dutch shopping landscape. He believes that large-scale companies in the Netherlands…

  • Hebben ethisch bewuste bedrijven hun langste tijd gehad?

    What is the most sustainable company in the world? The results of the 20th edition of the Sustainable Leaders Survey were recently announced. The author discusses Henk Volberda's analysis of different CEO types in this article on…

  • Innovatie vraagt lef en durf

    The innovation drive in the port could be higher, said Professor Henk Volberda in Europoort Kringen last month. This column is written as a response to this statement.

  • Madurodam, Mussels and Startups

    RSM Professor Henk Volberda is featured on this week's edition of the BNR radio start-up panel.

  • Het Rijnlandse Model: Lange-termijnwaardecreatie voor alle Stakeholders

    A column written by Henk Volberda for Management Executive about the social market economy (SOME), otherwise known as the Rhine Model, and its place in the Dutch economy today.

  • Hoe lang heeft de CEO 3.0 nog?

    In this opinion piece, Professor Henk Volberda reflects on whether a future exists for a type of CEO concerned with social commitment and representing the interests of multiple stakeholders. The strong balance sheets that once…

  • Familiebedrijf goed in radicaal innoveren

    Family companies are more innovative, but less efficient than non-family businesses. Evidence for this was shown in comparisons in the Erasmus Competition and Innovation Monitor 2012-2013 by Inscope. Professor Henk Volberda is…

  • Innovatie voor een duurzame chemie

    Edwin Mooibrek visits PlantOne in the port of Rotterdam together with Prof. Henk Volberda, Professor of Strategic Management and Business Policy at RSM.

  • Adapt, innovate or die: tijd voor een nieuw businessmodel

    V & D department stores stand out as tombs of a fame past in our shopping district. The dream of the brother-in-law Willem Vroom and Anton Dreesmann is almost over 130 years after the start, not much more than a fertile student…

  • Is de aandeelhouder altijd een geldwolf?

    The sale of 'well-behaved multinationals' (dixit professor Henk Volberda) we should not want was the tenor in the Chamber and the months-long lobby of four prominent business leaders, including top lawyer and old boy Peter Wakkie.…

  • 'Hoe groot is het probleem helemaal?'

    A one-year consideration period to protect themselves from hostile takeovers is a concept widely supported by companies. However, the question remains which problem is solved. This arose during a hearing in the Lower House on the…

  • Wie is er niet bij in Den Haag?

    The battle scene moves from the Amsterdam court to the building of the Lower House in The Hague as the Permanent Committee on Economic Affairs invite 14 people to explain the pros and cons of company protection. RSM Professor Henk…

  • Aanstormende Verdienmodellen In De Makelaardij

    In this article, featured in the Vastgoed magazine for June 2017, RSM Professor Henk Volberda is quoted on his thoughts on the business and earnings model of brokers in the Dutch housing market. Find the full article on page 23.  …

  • 'Bescherm Nederlandse bedrijven tegen vijandige overnames'

    Dutch companies may be better protected from hostile takeovers. That is what most representatives of business and other experts, who were invited by the Lower House, find. Among the invited professors, the opinions differ.…

  • De Missie: een hoger hek om de bv Nederland

    How the belief in global free trade turned out to be the best guarantee for success in the idea that Dutch companies should better protect themselves. Hans Wijers Heineken, GSK Hans de Boer, VNO-NCW Hans Biesheuvel, ONL Henk…

  • Missie Volbracht

    The number of business transfers in the Netherlands hovers around 1,800 per year. In more than half of the cases, the former and new owner are not related. The transaction bears similarities to the sale of a house: the real sales…

  • En de vraag is: komt er een hek om Nederland, ja of nee?

    The hearing consists of three blocks. First, the scientists, including Henk Volberda, professor of strategic management and enterprise policy at RSM, and corporate governance specialist Jaap Winter, chairman of the executive board…

  • Iets meer geld naar research & development

    Companies have spent a small eight billion euros in research and development (R & D) in 2015, today announced the Central Bureau of Statistics. There were three hundred million euros more spent than in the year before. "Marginal,"…

  • 'Nederland nog lang geen startup-paradijs'

    Companies in the port of Rotterdam have too little focus on developing new products and markets. The focus is too much on cost savings and increasing efficiency. Therefore, the port compared with, for example, the Eindhoven region…

  • Bedrijfsleven besteedt iets meer aan onderzoek en ontwikkeling

    Companies have spent a small eight billion euros in research and development (R & D) in 2015, today announced the Central Bureau of Statistics. There were three hundred million euros more spent than in the year before.…

  • R&D-UITGAVEN IETS OMHOOG, MAAR VLAG KAN NOG NIET UIT

    Dutch companies are spending a little more on Research & Development (R&D), but the increase is not really big. How could this be better? We asked a professor and a CEO. The Central Bureau of Statistics reports that Dutch…

  • Grote Nederlandse bedrijven in overnamestrijd

    Major Dutch companies such as AkzoNobel and Unilever are involved in a takeover campaign. The government wants to help these companies and has today come up with a plan. For example, after a bid, a bedtime of one year should be…

  • Het einde van de CEO 3.0?

    The traditional CEO has some significant changes to make if he or she wants to survive the changing landscape. The CEO 3.0 needs to become more reflective and engage in society.

  • Mens = innovatiesuccess

    Over 60% of the added value and 70% of the employment opportunities are formed by MKB companies, who are the backbone of the economy. However, the companies should still focus on the upcoming changes such as technological…

  • Adapt, innovate or die

    Buildings like that of V&D are still standing like tombstones of past succes in the shopping district. However, this is only the beginning as the retail and financial sector seem to be the next victims. …

  • De zieke flexwerker moet het zelf doen

    Of the 40,000 Dutch who receive a benefit due to incapacity for work, more than half are flexible workers. Why? Henk Volberda, is not surprised by the fact that the proportion of flex workers under occupational disabilities is so…

  • Onderzoek: Nederlandse topmannen hebben gebrek aan visie

    Companies need to innovate to survive, but it often does not matter. Striking: it's the topman frustrating innovation, according to a majority of senior executives. Professor Henk Volberda, is not surprised at the results. His…

  • De zieke flexwerker moet het zelf doen

    Of the 40,000 Dutch who receive a benefit due to incapacity for work, more than half are flexible workers. Why? Henk Volberda, is not surprised by the fact that the proportion of flex workers under occupational disabilities is so…

  • De zieke flexwerker moet het zelf doen

    Of the 40,000 Dutch who receive a benefit due to incapacity for work, more than half are flexible workers. Why? Henk Volberda, is not surprised by the fact that the proportion of flex workers under occupational disabilities is so…

  • 'Baas remt innovatie af'

    Companies need to innovate to survive, but it often does not matter. Striking: it's the topman frustrating innovation, according to a majority of senior executives. Professor Henk Volberda, is not surprised at the results. His…

  • 'Ceo's houden innovatie tegen'

    Companies need to innovate to survive, but it often does not matter. Striking: it's the topman frustrating innovation, according to a majority of senior executives. Professor Henk Volberda, is not surprised at the results. His…

  • 'Ceo's houden innovatie tegen'

    Companies need to innovate to survive, but it often does not matter. Striking: it's the topman frustrating innovation, according to a majority of senior executives. Professor Henk Volberda, is not surprised at the results. His…

  • 'Ceo's houden innovatie tegen'

    Companies need to innovate to survive, but it often does not matter. Striking: it's the topman frustrating innovation, according to a majority of senior executives. Professor Henk Volberda, is not surprised at the results. His…

  • 'Ceo's houden innovatie tegen'

    Companies need to innovate to survive, but it often does not matter. Striking: it's the topman frustrating innovation, according to a majority of senior executives. Professor Henk Volberda, is not surprised at the results. His…

  • 'Ceo's houden innovatie tegen'

    Companies need to innovate to survive, but it often does not matter. Striking: it's the topman frustrating innovation, according to a majority of senior executives. Professor Henk Volberda, is not surprised at the results. His…

  • 'Ceo's houden innovatie tegen'

    Companies need to innovate to survive, but it often does not matter. Striking: it's the topman frustrating innovation, according to a majority of senior executives. Professor Henk Volberda, is not surprised at the results. His…

  • 'Ceo's houden innovatie tegen'

    Companies need to innovate to survive, but it often does not matter. Striking: it's the topman frustrating innovation, according to a majority of senior executives. Professor Henk Volberda, is not surprised at the results. His…

  • 'Ceo's houden innovatie tegen'

    Companies need to innovate to survive, but it often does not matter. Striking: it's the topman frustrating innovation, according to a majority of senior executives. Professor Henk Volberda, is not surprised at the results. His…

  • 'Topman houdt innovatie tegen'

    Companies need to innovate to survive, but it often does not matter. Striking: it's the topman frustrating innovation, according to a majority of senior executives. Professor Henk Volberda, is not surprised at the results. His…

  • 'Topman houdt innovatie tegen'

    Companies need to innovate to survive, but it often does not matter. Striking: it's the topman frustrating innovation, according to a majority of senior executives. Professor Henk Volberda, is not surprised at the results. His…

  • ‘Beleggers kijken alleen naar hun telraam’

    The summit of AkzoNobel was well-tolerated by shareholders. Why not talk with PPG about takeover bid? The Akzo employees support their bosses.

  • Henk Volberda (Erasmus), wat zegt u nu?

    The "What did you say?" series is asking Henk Volberda 11 questions regarding his career, field of expertise and future developments in it.

  • Luisteradvies aan De Man op LinkedIn

    This is the Podcast made by Petra Grijzen and Marlise Hamaker, which Henk Volberda also participated in. In one of three episodes, she discusses with Hein van Mulligen (chief economist CBS) and Henk Volberda the uncertainty about…

  • Rotterdam, het Eindhoven van de toekomst?

    Companies in the port of Rotterdam have too little focus on developing new products and markets. The focus is too much on cost savings and increasing efficiency. Therefore, the port compared with, for example, the Eindhoven region…

  • Aandeelhouders

    Pension funds, insurers and governments should intervene in the struggle for Akzo Nobel and Unilever, argues Henk Volberda. Keep them in the Netherlands. In 2009 I co-wrote a report on the mobility of corporate headquarters in the…

  • Aandeelhouders

    Pension funds, insurers and governments should intervene in the struggle for Akzo Nobel and Unilever, argues Henk Volberda. Keep them in the Netherlands. In 2009 I co-wrote a report on the mobility of corporate headquarters in the…

  • Red onze hoofdkantoren

    Pension funds, insurers and governments should intervene in the struggle for Akzo Nobel and Unilever, argues Henk Volberda. Keep them in the Netherlands. In 2009 I co-wrote a report on the mobility of corporate headquarters in the…

  • Rotterdamse Haven: kansen voor innovatie, maar nog geen hotspot

    Companies in the port of Rotterdam have too little focus on developing new products and markets. The focus is too much on cost savings and increasing efficiency. Therefore, the port compared with, for example, the Eindhoven region…

  • Red ook eens een hoofdkantoor

    Pension funds, insurers and governments should intervene in the struggle for Akzo Nobel and Unilever, argues Henk Volberda. Keep them in the Netherlands. In 2009 I co-wrote a report on the mobility of corporate headquarters in the…

  • Opinie

    Pension funds, insurers and governments should intervene in the struggle for Akzo Nobel and Unilever, argues Henk Volberda. Keep them in the Netherlands. In 2009 I co-wrote a report on the mobility of corporate headquarters in the…

  • Het echt unieke werk zit in.... Brabant

    Philips and ASML are not the biggest employers, but also create jobs outside of their business areas. Work that otherwise had not been. That makes them irreplaceable. According to Henk Volberda, ASML attracts a lot of knowledge…

  • Het echt unieke werk zit in... Brabant

    Philips and ASML are not the biggest employers, but also create jobs outside of their business areas. Work that otherwise had not been. That makes them irreplaceable. According to Henk Volberda, ASML attracts a lot of knowledge…

  • Rotterdamse haven nog ver af van innovatiehotspot

    Companies in the port of Rotterdam have too little focus on developing new products and markets. The focus is too much on cost savings and increasing efficiency. Therefore, the port compared with, for example, the Eindhoven region…

  • Rotterdamse haven ziet kansen in verdere digitalisering en energietransitie maar is nog geen innovatiehotspot

    Companies in the port of Rotterdam have too little focus on developing new products and markets. The focus is too much on cost savings and increasing efficiency. Therefore, the port compared with, for example, the Eindhoven region…

  • Onderzoek: ‘Haven is nog geen innovatieparadijs’

    Companies in the port of Rotterdam have too little focus on developing new products and markets. The focus is too much on cost savings and increasing efficiency. Therefore, the port compared with, for example, the Eindhoven region…

  • Rijnmond Nu live bij opening Sport Film Festival R'dam

    Interview with Ruud de Boer and Henk Volberda on the radio about selling Margarine branch of Unilever.

  • 6 APRIL | INDEPENDER, VEED FESTIVAL EN BRAINPORT EINDHOVEN

    Brainport Eindhoven wants be funded billions by the new Dutch cabinet. Whether that's a smart investment, will be discussed this with Henk Volberda, Professor of Strategic Management and Enterprise Policy at Erasmus University and…

  • Nederland behoort niet tot Europese koplopers op het gebied van energietransitie

    Global Energy Architecture Performance Index Report 2017 is the measure of the performance of national energy systems and is based on survey of 127 countries and is largely focused on advancement of the global energy transition…

  • Nederland nog ver achter bij Europese koplopers energietransitie

    Global Energy Architecture Performance Index Report 2017 is the measure of the performance of national energy systems and is based on survey of 127 countries and is largely focused on advancement of the global energy transition…

  • Wendbaar bedrijf

    All companies want to be flexible nowadays. An interview with Henk Volberda discusses what this means and how companies should implement it.

  • Wendbaar bedrijf

    All companies want to be flexible nowadays. An interview with Henk Volberda discusses what this means and how companies should implement it.

  • Wendbaar bedrijf

    All companies want to be flexible nowadays. An interview with Henk Volberda discusses what this means and how companies should implement it.

  • Bestuurders waarschuwen voor buitenlandse overnamen: waar komt dat Oranjegevoel vandaan?

    Now Akzo and Unilever are under threat, top administrators warn others for foreign acquisitions. Where does that Orange fever come for? They have good reasons, according to Professor Henk Volberda. "After an overseas acquisition,…

  • De old boys zijn nu wel bezorgd om de kroonjuwelen

    Now Akzo and Unilever are under threat, top administrators warn others for foreign acquisitions. Where does that Orange fever come for? They have good reasons, according to Professor Henk Volberda. "After an overseas acquisition,…

  • Overname niet altijd nachtmerrie

    Business M&A are feared as there are many examples where is went horribly wrong. However, as Henk Volberda comments, recent large M&A prove that it can go right and be beneficial as well.

  • Buitenlandse overname hoeft geen nachtmerrie te zijn

    Business M&A are feared as there are many examples where is went horribly wrong. However, as Henk Volberda comments, recent large M&A prove that it can go right and be beneficial as well.

  • Hoteloorlog door spaaractie Albert Heijn

    Since last week, customers of Albert Heijn can save 50 percent off a hotel stay. Hundreds of hotels participate in the action, but some chains refuse participation. They criticize Albert Heijn for abusing their dominant position.…

  • 6 MAART | TNO, NEWDUTCHWAVE EN CLOSING THE LOOP

    Our Prime Minister has his mouth full of the word innovation. The government should invest heavily here, but why? And what are they exactly which innovations? That discussion Henk Volberda (Professor of Innovation and Strategy),…

  • Minder bank; Economie

    The latest round of downsizing at banks and insurances ended again. Since the crisis in 2008, more than 50,000 jobs were lost in this sector, and 2020 another 25,000 jobs are expected to be lost. The statement explaining that was:…

  • Kabinetsadviseur kraakt innovatiebeleid

    The Dutch government will grant (EURO) 130 million in grants for innovation this year in priority sectors where cooperation between governments, researchers and companies is central. This is still little compared to almost (EURO)…

  • Kwaliteit van mkb-accountantskantoren

    The authors focus on further specifying the exact meaning of organisation quality for SME accountant firms, as quality is often an important requirement of the reports written, but defined in varying ways by the many different…

  • Bent u klaar voor de vierde industriële revolutie?

    The fast development in technology is one of the developments which are associated with the fourth industrial revolution. Companies will need to learn how to work with the merging of technologies not only with each other, but also…

  • Het nieuwe toverwoord 'agile'

    All companies want to be flexible nowadays. Henk Volberda discusses what this means and how companies should implement it. Especially as disruption by new enterers, the arrival of whole new technologies, political instability and…

  • Kleine raad van bestuur populair bij internationale concerns

    Hans Strikwerda (UvA) describes being in a business model where businesses mix the American CEO model with the Dutch consensus model. There is a small top that takes the decisions, but looks at the Executive Committee support.…

  • ‘Met de hoopbarometer meten we leefbaarheid'

    Goldschmeding Foundation invests in projects at the interface of human, labor and economy, for a more loving society. Henk Volberda has the task to analyze the business models that makes the acceptance of technology companies to…

  • Zo wordt Nederland ook een echte innovatiesupporter

    The rankings of the World Economic Forum shows that the Netherlands does not do very poorly in terms of innovation. The Forum put our country on the 7th place. According to Henk Volberda this good score is primarily due to the…

  • Venquis in Rotterdam

    Venquis has again built on its international presence with a new office in Rotterdam. The new initiative further supports Venquis’ presence in the European markets and allows the firm to build stronger international communities of…

  • Recordaantal nieuwe banen

    Last year, foreign companies created a record number of 11,398 new jobs and 1.74 billion in investments in the Netherlands. According to the figures which the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency with cooperating cities and…

  • Recordaantal nieuwe banen

    Last year, foreign companies created a record number of 11,398 new jobs and 1.74 billion in investments in the Netherlands. According to the figures which the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency with cooperating cities and…

  • Buitenland stuwt groei van het aantal banen

    Last year, foreign companies created a record number of 11,398 new jobs and 1.74 billion in investments in the Netherlands. According to the figures which the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency with cooperating cities and…

  • Amerika sluit zich af voor de wereld... MAAR WAT ZIJN DE GEVOLGEN VOOR ONS?

    Donald Trump stopped the freedom of trait agreement TTP and treathens Mexico with import duties of 20 to 35 percent. How great is the danger of a trade war and how dangerous are Trump's protectionist measures for the Netherlands?…

  • Amerika sluit zich af voor de wereld... MAAR WAT ZIJN DE GEVOLGEN VOOR ONS?

    Donald Trump stopped the freedom of trait agreement TTP and treathens Mexico with import duties of 20 to 35 percent. How great is the danger of a trade war and how dangerous are Trump's protectionist measures for the Netherlands?…

  • 'In de technologische retrace wordt de mens vaak vergeten'

    Technology can, if properly implemented, simplify the existing business and create new business. But the maze of options only gives many managers persistent cold feet. However, Professor Henk Volberda calls it the 4th Industrial…

  • Venquis expands into European tech hub

    Venquis has again built on its international presence with a new office in Rotterdam. The new initiative further supports Venquis’ presence in the European markets and allows the firm to build stronger international communities of…

  • Zo kan nieuwe technologie jou helpen

    Technology can, if properly implemented, simplify the existing business and create new business. But the maze of options only gives many managers persistent cold feet. However, Professor Henk Volberda calls it the 4th Industrial…

  • De uitzending van 25 januari

    Since the economic crisis in 2008, more than 50,000 jobs were lost in the financial sector, mainly in administrative functions. Until 2020 are, another 25,000 jobs will be lost, according to figures from the trade union De Unie.…

  • Slow Management op z’n Rotterdams

    The quarterly Slow Management published a special issue on Rotterdam as a testing ground for new forms of organization. According to Henk Volberda, positive developments are occuring in the harbor. For him, the immediacy and do…

  • Dijsselbloem wil dan toch hogere winstbelasting in Nederland

    Dutch Minister of Finance, Jeroen Dijsselbloem (PvdA) wants to increase the tax burden on businesses in the coming reign. Earlier, Mr Dijsselbloem said the income tax could be lowered. The damage has already been done according to…

  • Dijsselbloem verrast met steun voor hogere winstbelasting

    Dutch Minister of Finance, Jeroen Dijsselbloem (PvdA) wants to increase the tax burden on businesses in the coming reign. Earlier, Mr Dijsselbloem said the income tax could be lowered. The damage has already been done according to…

  • Dijsselbloem verrast met steun hogere winstbelasting

    Jeroen Dijsselbloem held a striking argument for increasing the profit or corporate income tax in the Netherlands. The Minister of Finance is considering the benefit of 'bait advertising for multinationals' without challenging the…

  • Hoogleraar Henk Volberda: ‘Flex is kuddegedrag van werkgevers’

    Flexible working seems to be becoming the harsh economic reality in 2017. Professor Henk Volberda recognises that flex working is increasingly becoming the norm. However, he doubts whether it is better for ourselves and our…

  • De harde waarheid over business-modelinnovatie

    An introduction to the content of this Management Executive magazine. The focus will be on the truth on business model innovations as these models tend to be very inflexible.

  • Financiering: martelgang voor mkb-ondernemers?

    Funding remains a problem for entrepreneurs in SMEs, due to the many problems of an application for funding complicating the process. The financial services provided by banks to SMEs is crucial, as is reflected in the annual…

  • 21 DECEMBER | BRABANTSE GEZELLIGHEID EXPORTEERBAAR?

    Eindhoven believe the that the innovations are partly due to the Brabant atmosphere - work together for a long time before any contracts are created. Is this method export-worthy? This radio discussion is held between Henk…

  • De OR als skateboard

    At the end of the Board meeting at NXP chip machine manufacturer a representation joins the company board. The OR prepares its own point about which to enter in conversation with government and regulators on each Board meeting.…

  • Meilink, beste industriële toeleverancier 2016 van Nederland

    Meilink Industrial Packaging in Borculo was recently named the best industrial supplier in 2016 in the Netherlands. Henk Volberda is Mentioned as being one of the judges.

  • Meilink en Trios beste toeleveranciers

    The Dutch Industrial Supplier & Customer Awards 2016, an initiative of LINK Magazine in cooperation with ING Bank and software developer ISAH were awarded for the fifteenth time in succession. Meilink Industrial Packaging from…

  • Meilink en Trios beste toeleveranciers, IHI Hauzer wint customer award

    The Dutch Industrial Supplier & Customer Awards 2016, an initiative of LINK Magazine in cooperation with ING Bank and software developer ISAH were awarded for the fifteenth time in succession. Meilink Industrial Packaging from…

  • Meilink wint Best Logistics Award DISCA'16

    The Dutch Industrial Supplier & Customer Awards 2016, an initiative of LINK Magazine in cooperation with ING Bank and software developer ISAH were awarded for the fifteenth time in succession. Meilink Industrial Packaging from…

  • Verpakkingsspecialist Meilink Best Logistics supplier 2016

    The Dutch Industrial Supplier & Customer Awards 2016, an initiative of LINK Magazine in cooperation with ING Bank and software developer ISAH were awarded for the fifteenth time in succession. Meilink Industrial Packaging from…

  • Trios Neede beste knowledge supplier.

    The Dutch Industrial Supplier & Customer Awards 2016, an initiative of LINK Magazine in cooperation with ING Bank and software developer ISAH were awarded for the fifteenth time in succession. Meilink Industrial Packaging from…

  • 'Nederlandse bedrijven passen vaker nieuwe technologieën toe'

    Dutch companies have succeeded in the past year to more innovation with new technologies. Companies have realized 2.9 percent more radical innovations, the highest rate since the start of the measurements in 2006. "Companies are…

  • 'Technologische vooruitgang kost vooral banen in financiële sector'

    Technological innovation decreased jobs, especially in the financial sector and the insurance sector. Employment in these sectors fell during three years by 9 percent. A majority of managers in the sector also expect employment to…

  • Hightech niet bang voor werkgelegenheidseffecten Industrie 4.0

    Life sciences & health and high-tech companies excel in technological innovation and social innovation. The high-tech development also contributes to the growth of employment, as is concluded by the Erasmus Competition and…

  • Nederland wordt innovatiever

    Dutch companies have succeeded in the past year to more innovation with new technologies. Companies have realized 2.9 percent more radical innovations, the highest rate since the start of the measurements in 2006. "Companies are…

  • Technologie zet werkgelegenheid onder druk

    Technological innovation decreased jobs, especially in the financial sector and the insurance sector. Employment in these sectors fell during three years by 9 percent. A majority of managers in the sector also expect employment to…

  • Technologie kost vooral de financiële sector banen

    Technological innovation decreased jobs, especially in the financial sector and the insurance sector. Employment in these sectors fell during three years by 9 percent. A majority of managers in the sector also expect employment to…

  • Directeuren Diner: thema 'De Toekomst van Werk'

    On 15 November, 23 HR directors met for the 'WENB Directors Dinner "with the theme"The Future of Work". After a brief introduction of Reinier Rutjens, Prof. Henk Volberda and a few others started the discussion on the topic. …

  • ‘Commissarissen moeten de gender pay gap op de agenda zetten’

    Dutch women still have a considerable disadvantage in management and income compared to men. The disparity has even increased in recent years, according to the annual Global Gender Gap Index. Time for more intensive monitoring of…

  • Opgepast dames, de robots komen!

    Could it be that women are oppressed so severely economically in the Netherlands that the pay difference is 32%? According to Professor Henk Volberda's and the Global Gender Gap Report of the World Economic Forum (WEF), they are. …

  • Nederland zakt op lijst gendergelijkheid

    Could it be that women are oppressed so severely economically in the Netherlands that the pay difference is 32%? According to Professor Henk Volberda's and the Global Gender Gap Report of the World Economic Forum (WEF), they are. …

  • Beloningsverschil 32 procent? Wanneer gaat professor Volberda rectificeren?

    Could it be that women are oppressed so severely economically in the Netherlands that the pay difference is 32%? According to Professor Henk Volberda's and the Global Gender Gap Report of the World Economic Forum (WEF), they are. …

  • Verdienen vrouwen echt een derde minder dan mannen?

    Could it be that women are oppressed so severely economically in the Netherlands that the pay difference is 32%? According to Professor Henk Volberda's and the Global Gender Gap Report of the World Economic Forum (WEF), they are. …

  • 31 OKTOBER | VONDELGYM, AFRIKA EN TOPSECTORENBELEID

    Is the top sector policy a resounding success if the results are still disappointing after five years? Henk Volberda and Erik Drop - Knowledge Programming Director of Public Relations at TNO, discuss the matter in a radio debate. …

  • Tech-industrie goed voor 10.000 nieuwe bedrijven

    The tech industry in the Netherlands is booming. Since 2012 there have been 10,000 new businesses in the sector, an increase of 19 percent. According to Henk Volberda this is due to the Dutch consumers being real early adopters…

  • Nederland loopt voorop met nieuwe technologie

    The tech industry in the Netherlands is booming. Since 2012 there have been 10,000 new businesses in the sector, an increase of 19 percent. According to Henk Volberda this is due to the Dutch consumers being real early adopters…

  • NL als innovatie-'hotspot': We doen het helemaal zo slecht nog niet

    A quick overview and introduction of the newest developments in management featured in the magazine. This includes the discussion on self managed teams and the management innovations developed in the Netherlands. …

  • Dit zijn de beste financiële dienstverleners

    ABN Amro has been declared the Bank of Netherlands. In all areas, the bank leaves surpasses great rivals ING and Rabobank as shown in the research of Consulting office Inscope of Erasmus University Rotterdam. According to Henk…

  • Mannen en vrouwen minder gelijk

    Netherlands has dropped three places in the Global Gender Gap Index. That means that equality has declined among men and women in the Netherlands, resulting in a drop of three places to position 16. Only once has the Netherlands…

  • Laten we in Nederland een voorbeeld nemen aan de vrouwen in IJsland

    Netherlands has dropped three places in the Global Gender Gap Index. That means that equality has declined among men and women in the Netherlands, resulting in a drop of three places to position 16. Only once has the Netherlands…

  • ABN Amro is voor bedrijven dé bank van Nederland

    ABN Amro has been declared the Bank of Netherlands. In all areas, the bank leaves surpasses great rivals ING and Rabobank as shown in the research of Consulting office Inscope of Erasmus University Rotterdam. According to Henk…

  • Nederland doet het slechter op gebied van emancipatie

    Netherlands has dropped three places in the Global Gender Gap Index. That means that equality has declined among men and women in the Netherlands, resulting in a drop of three places to position 16. Only once has the Netherlands…

  • RTL Z Nieuws - 10:00 uur

    Netherlands has dropped three places in the Global Gender Gap Index. That means that equality has declined among men and women in the Netherlands, resulting in a drop of three places to position 16. Only once has the Netherlands…

  • Frank ♥ (BNN)

    Netherlands has dropped three places in the Global Gender Gap Index. That means that equality has declined among men and women in the Netherlands, resulting in a drop of three places to position 16. Only once has the Netherlands…

  • GIJS 2.0 - WOENSDAG 26 OKTOBER 2016

    Netherlands has dropped three places in the Global Gender Gap Index. That means that equality has declined among men and women in the Netherlands, resulting in a drop of three places to position 16. Only once has the Netherlands…

  • Nederland zakt op lijst gelijkheid tussen man en vrouw

    Netherlands has dropped three places in the Global Gender Gap Index. That means that equality has declined among men and women in the Netherlands, resulting in a drop of three places to position 16. Only once has the Netherlands…

  • VERSCHIL TUSSEN MANNEN EN VROUWEN IN NEDERLAND GROTER

    Netherlands has dropped three places in the Global Gender Gap Index. That means that equality has declined among men and women in the Netherlands, resulting in a drop of three places to position 16. Only once has the Netherlands…

  • WEF: Vierde industriële revolutie kost vooral vrouwelijke arbeidsplaatsen

    Netherlands has dropped three places in the Global Gender Gap Index. That means that equality has declined among men and women in the Netherlands, resulting in a drop of three places to position 16. Only once has the Netherlands…

  • Nederland doet het minder goed op gendergelijkheidslijst

    Netherlands has dropped three places in the Global Gender Gap Index. That means that equality has declined among men and women in the Netherlands, resulting in a drop of three places to position 16. Only once has the Netherlands…

  • NH Peilt: Wie doet bij jullie thuis de was?

    Netherlands has dropped three places in the Global Gender Gap Index. That means that equality has declined among men and women in the Netherlands, resulting in a drop of three places to position 16. Only once has the Netherlands…

  • Waarom scoort Rwanda beter op gelijkheid m/v dan wij?

    Netherlands has dropped three places in the Global Gender Gap Index. That means that equality has declined among men and women in the Netherlands, resulting in a drop of three places to position 16. Only once has the Netherlands…

  • Nederland zakt op lijst gendergelijkheid

    Netherlands has dropped three places in the Global Gender Gap Index. That means that equality has declined among men and women in the Netherlands, resulting in a drop of three places to position 16. Only once has the Netherlands…

  • Onze economie is wereldklasse!

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • Een hoger concurrentievermogen, dankzij of ondanks het Topsectorenbeleid?

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • HOE BIND JE TALENT AAN JE ONDERNEMING?

    In this BNR Gangmakers Xtra, they examine how employers and regional administrators can focus an effectively target the majority of the young population who are more conservative and not the stereotype dominated the media. Henk…

  • Welkom

    An introduction of the contents of the magazine written by the editor in chief. Henk Volberda is mentioned commenting on the causes of the higher number of entrepreneurs in other European countries reaching the top compared to…

  • Miljard geïnvesteerd in innovatie, niet alle sectoren profiteren

    Last year businesses, knowledge institutions and the government invests a total of a billion euro in knowledge and innovation within the top sectors. Businesses were responsible for about 500 million euros. Henk Volberda comments…

  • Nederland concurrerend

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • Website? Niet nodig, vindt tweederde van de bedrijven

    Of all companies in the Netherlands, two-thirds do not have a website, let alone an online store, CBS discovered. Henk Volberda comments digitization is the most important development of the fourth industrial revolution which we…

  • RTL Z Nieuws - 17:00 uur

    The tech industry in the Netherlands is booming. Since 2012 there have been 10,000 new businesses in the sector, an increase of 19 percent. According to Henk Volberda this is due to the Dutch consumers being real early adopters…

  • Vastgoed-onderzoek onder consumenten

    Henk Volberda sees from the results of his study that the real estate market modernises under the influence of customers. Albeit slowly.

  • KLANTONDERZOEK VERDIENMODELLEN VAN WONINGMAKELAARS

    Henk Volberda sees from the results of his study that the real estate market modernises under the influence of customers. Albeit slowly.

  • Grenzen stukje bij beetje weer op slot

    Countries protect themselves against foreign competition. The new trade barriers in the world can be seen as a form of economic misconduct, leading to less growth, fewer jobs and lower wages. Research led by Professor Henk…

  • Start-up zkt. investeerder

    The Dutch economy needs the innovation power of start-ups. However, Dutch investors are not lining up, resulting in successful start-ups moving to other countries. Henk Volberda is mentioned commenting on the causes of the higher…

  • Nederland is meest concurrerende economie van Europese Unie

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • Nederland meest concurrerend van Europese Unie

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • Biologisch inlegkruisje winnaar innovatieprijs

    Yonicare's biological cotton panty liner wins the innovation top 100 2016 prize. These types of innovation factors are very important for high rankings in word-wide innovation-focus countries rankings, according to Henk Volberda. …

  • NEDERLAND CONCURREERT HET BESTE VAN EU

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • World Economic Forum: Nederland meest concurrerende land van de Europese Unie

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • Nederland sterkste economie van EU

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • ONZE ECONOMIE IS WERELDKLASSE

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • Nederland sterkste EU-economie mede dankzij hoger onderwijs

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • Nederland beste economie van de EU

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • Nederland innovatief en concurrerend

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • Nederland meest concurrerende land van EU – SNS wordt ‘Volksbank’

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • Nederlandse economie in EU meest concurrerende

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • Leuk lijstje voor Mark Rutte: Nederland is de meest concurrerende economie van de EU

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • Nederland concurreert meer dan Duitsland

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • ‘Nederland is EU-land met beste concurrentiepositie’

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • Nederland is de meest concurrerende economie van EU

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • BNR Gemist

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • Nederlandse economie meest concurrerende van EU

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • Nederland beste EU-land op concurrentielijst

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • Nederland beste EU-land op concurrentielijst

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • Nederland meest concurrerende EU-land

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • Nederland beste economie van de EU, vierde wereldwijd

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • Nederland sterkste economie van EU

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • Nederland nu concurrerender dan Duitsland

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • Concurrerend

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • Nederland beste economie van de EU, vierde wereldwijd

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • Nederland dit jaar de meest concurrerende economie van de Europese Unie

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • Nederland meest concurrerend van Europese Unie

    The Netherlands has risen 1 place to the 4th position in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the list of World competition index. Henk Volberda comments on the improvement stating it is probably caused by the Dutch infrastructure,…

  • Liever borrelpraat dan bedrijfsliteratuur

    Leadership and policies are more often based on pub talk rather than science, therefore evidence based management seems to be rare in practice. Henk Volberda comments on the fact that strategies should still be adjusted to…

  • Irish patenting low despite high foreign investment: Part 3

    Despite the presence of significant units of some of the world's most innovative companies in Ireland, patenting in particular is noticeably low. Henk Volberda is quoted as a comparison to his comment in respect to Dutch…

  • RSM start met Discovery Live serie, over de toekomst van werken

    Next month RSM organises the first ‘RSM Discovery Live’-series called ‘The Future of Work’. It will feature multiple speakers including Henk Volberda, Vareska van de Vrande, Gijs van Houwelingen and Frank Hartmann, who will…

  • RSM launches Discovery Live series, explores the future of work

    Next month RSM organises the first ‘RSM Discovery Live’-series called ‘The Future of Work’. It will feature multiple speakers including Henk Volberda, Vareska van de Vrande, Gijs van Houwelingen and Frank Hartmann, who will…

  • Investeren in menselijk kapitaal

    Henk Volberda is a big advocate for investments in social innovation for the growth effects of new technologies such as robots. Here, several of his arguments are presented.

  • Deze HR-tools verhogen innovatie

    The consultancy index 2015, created by dr. Michiel Tempelaar, Prof. dr. Justin Janssen and Prof. dr. Henk Volberda has been published online. This index provides an insight in the consultancy industry, including how to recognise a…

  • Nieuw onderzoek van Ooa en Erasmus Universiteit naar valkuilen en successen van consultants

    The consultancy index 2015, created by dr. Michiel Tempelaar, Prof. dr. Justin Janssen and Prof. dr. Henk Volberda has been published online. This index provides an insight in the consultancy industry, including how to recognise a…

  • Meer groei met sociale innovatie

    Henk Volberda is a big advocate for investments in social innovation for the growth effects of new technologies such as robots. Here, several of his arguments are presented.

  • Beginnen is gemakkelijker dan bouwen

    It is often assumed that the inventor of a concept should lead the startup, however this is wrong according to Henk Volberda, as sometimes these people simply lack the necessary skills.

  • ​'Bedenker concept hoeft bedrijf niet te leiden'

    It is often assumed that the inventor of a concept should lead the startup, however this is wrong according to Henk Volberda, as sometimes these people simply lack the necessary skills.

  • Nederland daalt op de wereld-ict-ranglijst

    The Netherlands decreased to 6th place in the World Economic Forum ICT ranking as new technology adaptation is too slow and internet costs are too high. Henk Volberda comments on this decrease and states potential reasons. …

  • Nederland duikelt uit de top-5 van benutting van ICT voor economische groei

    The Netherlands decreased to 6th place in the World Economic Forum ICT ranking as new technology adaptation is too slow and internet costs are too high. Henk Volberda comments on this decrease and states potential reasons. …

  • NEDERLAND ZAKT OP DE ICT-RANGLIJST

    The Netherlands decreased to 6th place in the World Economic Forum ICT ranking as new technology adaptation is too slow and internet costs are too high. Henk Volberda comments on this decrease and states 6th place is still…

  • 'NEDERLAND DUIKELT UIT TOP-5 DIGITALE ECONOMIEËN'

    The Netherlands decreased to 6th place in the World Economic Forum ICT ranking as new technology adaptation is too slow and internet costs are too high. Henk Volberda comments on this decrease and states 6th place is still…

  • Nederland iets minder goed in benutten ICT voor economie

    The Netherlands decreased to 6th place in the World Economic Forum ICT ranking as new technology adaptation is too slow and internet costs are too high. Henk Volberda comments on this decrease and states 6th place is still…

  • Nederland zakt op ict-ranglijst

    The Netherlands decreased to 6th place in the World Economic Forum ICT ranking as new technology adaptation is too slow and internet costs are too high. Henk Volberda comments on this decrease and states 6th place is still…

  • Nederland zakt op lijst digitale economieën

    The Netherlands decreased to 6th place in the World Economic Forum ICT ranking as new technology adaptation is too slow and internet costs are too high. Henk Volberda comments on this decrease and states 6th place is still…

  • Nederland zakt op ict-ranglijst

    The Netherlands decreased to 6th place in the World Economic Forum ICT ranking as new technology adaptation is too slow and internet costs are too high. Henk Volberda comments on this decrease and states 6th place is still…

  • Duikeling in ict-ranglijst

    The Netherlands decreased to 6th place in the World Economic Forum ICT ranking as new technology adaptation is too slow and internet costs are too high. Henk Volberda comments on this decrease and states 6th place is still…

  • Bijscholing nog vaak ondergeschoven kindje

    The Netherlands seems to be implementing its human capital effectively but could still improve it by retraining its elder human capital, according to the study of Human Capital Index 2016 led by Henk Volberda. …

  • World Economic Forum: ‘Nederland moet sterker inzetten op life-long learning’

    The Netherlands seems to be implementing its human capital effectively but could still improve it by retraining its elder human capital, according a study conducted by Henk Volberda and INSCOPE. …

  • ‘Beperkte variëteit aan vaardigheden bedreigt Nederlandse economie’

    The Netherlands seems to be implementing its human capital effectively but could still improve it by retraining its elder human capital, according to Henk Volberda.

  • Nederlandse beroepsbevolking onvoldoende voorbereid op disruptie

    The Netherlands seems to be implementing its human capital effectively but could still improve it by retraining its elder human capital, according to Henk Volberda.

  • BNR Spitsuur over WEF Human Capital Index 2016

    The Netherlands seems to be implementing its human capital effectively but could still improve it by retraining its elder human capital, according to the study of Human Capital Index 2016 led by Henk Volberda. …

  • Meer bijscholing tegen werkloosheid

    The Netherlands seems to be implementing its human capital effectively but could still improve it by retraining its elder human capital, according to the study of Human Capital Index 2016 led by Henk Volberda. …

  • De nieuwe manager is een robot

    Many articles and studies focus on how operations can be digitalized, however, could the complex decision making of a CEO also be executed by robots?

  • Businessmodel-innovatie in de mkb-accountancy; een empirisch onderzoek

    Research conducted by Henk Volberda, among others, of 212 SME accountancy companies indicates that the ones that perform best tend to invest highly in innovation, including social innovation.

  • BNR BLT

    A radio fragment where Henk Volberda argues the statement of the day regarding the sharing economy and the online platforms becoming too commercial.

  • Niemand weet wat er achter de brexitdeur gebeurt

    Henk Volberda comments on what he believes will happen after the Brexit to the economy, the Netherlands and Europe.

  • Nieuwe technologie in de boardroom

    Dutch boards seem to have too little knowledge of big data, 3d printing and artificial intelligence. Henk Volberda encourages them by stating changes and innovation have always been present, these are only a bit more disruptive. …

  • Social Innovation is Hot

    Social innovation seems to be revolutionising business, but it also has a big impact on society and social relations. RSM is mentioned to collaborate with the Dutch Center for Social Innovation in the business sector. …

  • Geef ideeën een kans

    Henk Volberda argues the necessity of half a day a week for social innovation among university professors, as these are crucial for successful innovation.

  • Shell blijft ijzersterk imago houden

    Shell still takes first place in the MT500, scoring companies on customer focus, product leadership and service quality. Henk Volberda, supervisor of the research, states the Netherlands can be proud of this accomplishment. …

  • De vijf dingen die je moet weten over de commissie Balkenende (video)

    A committee set up by Jan Peter Balkenende has presented its findings on how to improve the economy of the Dutch province Zeeland. Henk Volberda is mentioned to be one of the 5 members of the committee …

  • NEDERLANDSE STARTUP SNAKT NAAR VERS KAPITAAL

    If the Netherlands wants to become the start up hub of Europe, it will need to change its mentality, and it is working hard to do so. Henk Volberda comments by describing the current start up market and praising ambassador Neelie…

  • 'Nederland nog lang geen startup-paradijs'

    If the Netherlands wants to become the start up hub of Europe, it will need to change its mentality, and it is working hard to do so. Henk Volberda comments by describing the current start up market and praising ambassador Neelie…

  • Nederland is nog geen strat-up land

    If the Netherlands wants to become the start up hub of Europe, it will need to change its mentality, and it is working hard to do so. Henk Volberda comments by describing the current start up market and praising ambassador Neelie…

  • 'Nederland is nog geen startup-land'

    If the Netherlands wants to become the start up hub of Europe, it will need to change its mentality, and it is working hard to do so. Henk Volberda comments by describing the current start up market and praising ambassador Neelie…

  • Ondernemersprijs gaat naar focus

    Several companies competed for the entrepreneur award. Henk Volberad comments on previous successful strategies pursued by the companies.

  • Matchmaking in de bouw : durft u het aan?

    On the 10th of May the Holland ConTech allowed start ups to learn from big companies. Henk Volberda is mentioned to have been one of the speakers regarding the importance of social innovation.

  • Disruptieve veranderingen beginnen met sociale innovatie

    The supply chain industry has had difficulties with disruptive innovation. According to the experts in this article, including Henk Volberda, they might be missing the social aspects of innovation. …

  • De vierde Industriële Revolutie: horror- of groeiscenario

    The fourth revolution is based on disruptive developments in genetics, artificial intelligence, robotics, 3D printing, bio- and nanotechnologie. These will strongly influence business models across industries, with fewer full time…

  • Radiofragment 22 April

    A radio interview with professor Henk Volberda regarding the settlement of 100 million of Uber and its implications for the Netherlands.

  • 'Technologisch determinisme is voorbij'

    In a video interview Henk Volberda talks about how the ideal organization is, up to the level of the individual employee, excellent both the implementation of efficiency improvement as well as the implementation of renewal. This…

  • ‘Technologisch determinisme is voorbij’

    In a video interview Henk Volberda talks about how the ideal organization is, up to the level of the individual employee, excellent both the implementation of efficiency improvement as well as the implementation of renewal. This…

  • 'Vierde revolutie zal veel hefitger zijn'

    The rise of digital technologies and artificial intelligence form the fourth revolution, as indicated by The World Economic Forum. This means it will disrupt multiple layers of society including the labor market. These specific…

  • 'Technologisch determinisme is voorbij'

    Companies need to be increasingly ambidextrous where companies need to implement efficiency and incremental improvements and radical innovation on the level of the individual employee, as stated by Henk Volberda. …

  • Bedrijven lopen nog niet warm voor topsectoren

    The top sector policy is still not having the desired effect as the government still seems to be the top investor instead of companies. According to Henk Volberda there has been an improvement over the last few years, but…

  • ZELFSTANDIGEN: DE NIEUWE BEDRIJVEN

    Due to the changes in the labor market, more people choose to become autonomous specialists who strongly determine the innovation and economic growth in the Netherlands. Henk Volberda is quoted stating that social innovation is…

  • Zelfstandigen: de nieuwe bedrijven

    Due to the changes in the labor market, more people choose to become autonomous specialists who strongly determine the innovation and economic growth in the Netherlands. Henk Volberda is quoted stating that social innovation is…

  • VOORZITTER FONTYS: SLIMME NETWERKEN FORMEREN WAARIN MENSEN KUNNEN GROEIEN -

    Knowledgenetworks which facilitate innovation seem to be increasingly crucial in today's society according to Nienke Meijer. She references to Henk Volberda which stated that the Netherlands should therefore invest in the quality…

  • Ineens moet jij ook ondernemer zijn

    Suddenly the word entrepreneurial seems to be a requirement for all employees. However, employees do not bear the risk or the benefits of entrepreneurship, neither do CEO's, according to Henk Volberda. However, Justin Jansen says…

  • Voorbij de ideeënbus

    Suddenly the word entrepreneurial seems to be a requirement for all employees. However, employees do not bear the risk or the benefits of entrepreneurship, neither do CEO's, according to Henk Volberda. However, Justin Jansen says…

  • Fail fast, fail often

    One should never solely stare at NPV's of projects for business model innovation, instead one should fail fast and fail often. This means companies should focus on several low cost experiments, especially in technology innovation,…

  • ‘Vierde revolutie zal veel heftiger zijn’

    Henk Volberda interviewed about fourth industrial revolution – article behind pay wall

  • Sociale Innovatie – prof. Henk Volberda

    Henk Volberda is interviewed regarding social innovation and its importance in companies.

  • 'Laten we minder eten verspillen'

    Online platforms are increasingly facilitating sharing economies, this could result in a reduction in waste of food. However, Henk Volberda is sceptical as the growing sharing platforms tend to commercialize. …

  • Delen is het nieuwe hebben

    Online platforms are increasingly facilitating sharing economies, this could result in a reduction in waste of food. However, Henk Volberda is skeptical as the growing sharing platforms tend to commercialize. …

  • NEDERLAND WORDT STEEDS CONCURRERENDER (MAAR HET KAN NÓG BETER!)

    The Netherlands is rising from the 8th to the 5th place in the list of World competition index of the World Economic Forum. The research was conducted by the Inscope institute led by Henk Volberda. …

  • BNR Wake Up Call | De ceo van de toekomst

    The BNR Wake Up Call on ‘The CEO of the future’ will discuss the increasingly changing role of the CEO and strategic vision. Henk Volberda is listed as one of the speakers.

  • Vrouwen: toch de eerste sekse?; Wetenschap

    The 8th of March was international day of the women. Some scientists claim women are taking over, however the International Gender Gap Index led by Henk Volberda seems to prove otherwise.

  • INNOVATIE 4.0

    Innovation can only partially be explained through technological insights and R&D investments. Social innovation is found to have about 75% contribution to innovation success as it has an effect on the extent of happiness in the…

  • KLOPT DIT WEL?

    Henk Volberda responds to a research article stating that women receive lower bids on ebay than men do. Henk Volberda questions the legitimacy of the results.

  • Impact technologie op midden en hogere banen zal snel voelbaar worden

    In the future, there will be more beta jobs according to the World Economic Forum's predictions. This could mean bad news for women. Henk Volberda is mentioned reacting to this news by stating it will have consequences for the job…

  • Laag niveau r&d, laag innovatieniveau in toekomst

    Henk Volberda concludes from the Erasmus Competition and Innovation Monitor that since 2009, investments in R&D and innovation have plumbed, which could damage future business and innovation in the Netherlands. However, the ones…

  • Dominant in alle fases van de lifecycle

    As software development becomes more integrated into (product) innovation, making it increasingly complex and multi-disciplinary. Here several software fields are discussed. Henk Volberda is quoted on 'Freemium' businessmodels…

  • Wat weet u van disruptieve innovatie?

    An article reflecting on the definition of disruptive innovation and whether Uber can be categorized as disruptive innovation. Disruptive innovations will definitely cause the job market to shift. …

  • Investeerder mag blijven

    Foreigners who invest at least 1.25 million in Dutch business(es), will immediately receive a residence permit. Henk Volberda is quoted stating he finds this positive as there are few Business Angels in the Netherlands. …

  • Nederland geeft buitenlandse investeerder warmer nestgevoel

    Foreigners who invest at least 1.25 million in Dutch business(es), will immediately receive a residence permit. Henk Volberda is quoted stating he finds this positive as there are few Business Angels in the Netherlands. …

  • Geld? Dan sneller verblijfsvergunning

    Foreigners who invest at least 1.25 million in Dutch business(es), will immediately receive a residence permit. Henk Volberda is quoted stating he finds this positive as there are few Business Angels in the Netherlands. …

  • Warm welkom rijke buitenlandse 'business angels'

    Foreigners who invest at least 1.25 million in Dutch business(es), will immediately receive a residence permit. Henk Volberda is quoted stating he finds this positive as there are few Business Angels in the Netherlands. …

  • Ontstressen van de Manager 2.0

    In this article Henk Volberda writes the introduction for the Management Executive. He describes the major subjects featured in this January/February issue. (In Dutch)

  • Hoe een multinational-hoofdkantoor voor werkgelegenheid zorgt

    This article on headquarters of multinationals in the Netherlands discusses Unilever's impending decision to either relocate their headquarters to London or Rotterdam, and quotes Henk Volberda and the study he conducted in 2009 on…

  • Ontwricht uw businessmodel voordat de concurrent het doet

    An article written by Henk Volberda regarding business models.