Column by Peter de Bruin | “The Second Loop in a Vast Gray Area”
In his first column after the summer, Peter de Bruin reflects on these fast-paced, modern times in which, at their core, nothing changes. To bring about much-needed renewal at the core, you must first choose the right owner. Change your context before the context changes you.
Column by Peter de Bruin | “Self-Cleaner”
In his first column of the year, Peter de Bruin offers a New Year’s wish for the Cabinet and the House of Representatives. To break the vicious cycle between populist politicians and disgruntled citizens, evaluating their behavior and actions is a key item on the governance agenda.
Column by Peter de Bruin | “Playing Government”
When it comes to choosing priorities, we often agree more than we realize around the conference table. Bringing everyone’s different truths together into a single reality, within a shared framework, is made more difficult by selection and exaggeration. Minister Ernst Kuipers recently gave an example on the show “Beau aan tafel,” using a “cabinet role-play,” of how an understanding of the big picture can indeed lead to an optimal order of priorities.
Column by Peter de Bruin | “A Trauma-Drama”
It’s not hard to describe what drives narcissists like Putin, but it is hard to describe what stops them. The drama he creates is world-class—in the negative sense of the word. We do not know what trauma underlies this. What we do see, however, is his emotionless “Körper,” which, like a cornered cat, seeks to win the arms race without reflection or dissent—resulting in countless new traumas for parents and children alike. In this column, Peter de Bruin argues that we must ask ourselves what part of our behavior as leaders, fathers, mothers, … stems from our own traumas—no matter how difficult that may be—in order to prevent tragedies.
Column by Peter de Bruin | “Behavior(s)”
The key to improving performance in organizations lies with middle management. This goes beyond simply gaining support. Behavioral change is also necessary, but it doesn’t happen on its own. Dealing with uncertainty is essential to letting go of old behaviors and embracing new ones. “Together in Transition” helps ensure that middle management drives this behavioral change.
Column by Peter de Bruin | “Flits”
In his first column after the summer, Peter de Bruin reflects on these fast-paced, modern times in which, at their core, nothing changes. And yet, when it comes to Renewal, the first step is choosing the right owner.
Column by Peter de Bruin | “Listening Clearly”
In his latest column, Peter de Bruin explores the dynamic between “they don’t do what I say” and “I don’t feel heard.” Active listening fosters a relationship of trust between leaders and the organization. Conversely, the speaker doesn’t always get what he or she wants.
Column by Peter de Bruin | “Pretty much a lost cause”
In his latest column, Peter de Bruin holds up a mirror to the hopeless play we’re all acting out together.
Column by Peter de Bruin | “Sequence of Events”
Peter de Bruin argues in his recent column that much factional strife and endless debate over organizational issues and seemingly fundamental conflicts can be avoided by recognizing them primarily as a matter of priority. What order did we choose yesterday in the seemingly political left-right dilemma?
Column by Peter de Bruin | “Existential Insecurity”
We’re doing well, but will that last? And what is the value of money, and what’s the difference between wealth and well-being? These are interesting questions to discuss across generations at the holiday table, as Peter de Bruin notes.