“In the financial world we are experiencing an acceleration of innovations. In the fast changing context, where working agile is the standard, teamwork and manoeuvrability is becoming more important. There are no ready-made answers. It is about the journey, but from a clear compass and focus on the desired impact. We are happy with the customized programme in which capacity for change, ability to innovate and leadership are put central.”
— Jan Dijkstra, director Univé Netherlands-North
“I used to think as I looked out on the Hollywood night — there must be thousands of girls sitting alone like me, dreaming of becoming a movie star. But I’m not going to worry about them. I’m dreaming the hardest.”
— Marilyn Monroe
inspiration
“Fitting a walk into a busy life can be challenging, so I suggest walking rather driving to work or to run errands as often as you can - in other words, think of walking as alternative transportation.”
— Andrew Weil
“As the worlds’ leading pop and jazz orchestra we want to help businesses to learn from our ability to innovate and speed of change. In cooperation with KraBé Academy, we have developed an interactive programme in which businesses can diagnose themselves through the i4C concept. Where words lack meaning, the music speaks.”
— Pieter Hunfeld, commercial director and musician, Metropole Orchestra
activation
“Children have the future and that future is digital. Together with KraBé Academy we have developed HackShield. This is a cybersecurity game through which children are made conscious of and resilient to digital dangers in a playful manner. It is education based on a combination of storytelling (content with a narrative), gamification (game mechanics) and problem solving (societal challenges) that matches the reality of children today.”
— Tim Murck, managing director Flavour
“Trying to design the perfect plan is the perfect recipe for disappointment.”
— Patrick Lencioni
validation
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”
— Thomas A. Edison
“For the validation of the capacity for change and manoeuvrability we have used the i4C concept that was developed by the KraBé Academy. We executed the diagnosis, research and workshops in co-creation, in which the concept of “train the trainer” was the focal point. The validation gave us valuable input.”
— Ton van der Linden, CIO Achmea
transformation
“As Rabobank Wholesale, we want to remain relevant to our customers. Together with KraBé Academy we have developed a customized program. In that program we started working on strategy, innovation and workforce planning. The program focuses on experimenting, validating and creating the right context. I found the program practical and concrete, with the focus on impact and doing and through “head strong” co-creation as partners. Recommended.”
— Jeroen Gouka, HR Wholesale Rabobank
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
