Client Cases
Thriving Boardrooms
VodafoneZiggo
Thomas Mulder, Executive HR Director
For several years now, we have collaborated with The Thrive for the development of our Senior Leadership Team and Senior Management Team. We have also focused on developing our own change capability through a development program for HR Business Partners. In this way, we truly collaborate in the delivery of these programs and ensure the development is embedded within the teams.
“With The Thrive on board, I dare to sail anywhere and even navigate the perfect storm.”
The process of initiating, developing, and implementing team and leadership development is a journey in itself. It is not a luxury cruise where you can relax on deck, with carefully defined stops, a fixed entertainment program, and a reliable schedule. On the contrary. You must sail your own ship from start to finish, set the right course, embark, keep your crew on board, stay vigilant for setbacks, and be flexible enough to change direction when necessary. As the challenges become more uncertain, you need to be prepared for everything. You need the right tools, experience, and coaching. With The Thrive on board, I dare to sail anywhere and even navigate the perfect storm.
The team consists of authentic individuals, whom I consider ‘thought leaders’ in their field: experienced, academic, and knowledgeable. A high level of client focus and trust in the partnership ensures that these valuable qualities are well applied. Additionally, their business model is based on entrepreneurship, development, and personal growth, which is reflected in everything they deliver. All in all, this helps me maximize the return on our team and leadership development. And it makes the collaboration both educational and enjoyable!
Provincie Utrecht
Anneke Knol, Provincial Secretary / General Director
We have a pleasant collaboration with Erik-Jan Hoekstra from The Thrive. He guides our management in a development and learning process, where we regularly consult to choose the next step on our journey of discovery. Due to changing circumstances, we sometimes choose a different route than initially planned. Erik-Jan responds effortlessly and helps us continue in our thought process.
What does it bring us? We reflect, grow as a team and as individuals. We find the balance between our individual responsibilities as directors and the collective responsibility for the entire organization. For this, we use each other’s talents. This is beneficial and makes working together more enjoyable.
“What does it bring us? We reflect, grow as a team and as individuals.”
Total Care
John van Hoof, Chairman of the Board
We chose to work with The Thrive for several reasons. A good listening ear during the introduction and explanation of which phase a company is in is essential. The Thrive asks in-depth questions to get to the core. Of course, a personal click is also important because they become your trusted advisors at the highest level. Finally, references are always a welcome addition to the decision to choose The Thrive.
“Responding to what is happening within the company and delving into it makes it resonate deeply with the participants.”
The collaboration has been very pleasant. Much attention is paid to thorough preparation, including diving into the latest developments within the company and the team composition. I am also pleased with the good evaluation of the sessions conducted. Last but not least: excellent individual guidance, tailored to what you need and expect from the upcoming sessions.
The success factors are primarily the improved team spirit and the realization by everyone of what we, as an organization, stand for and what you specifically want to contribute. The outcomes of the programs are a better self-image for the participants, more team spirit, humor, and connection.
The Thrive is characterized by their personal, customized approach. Of course, there is a program prepared for each session, but responding to what is happening within the company and delving into it ensures that it truly resonates with the participants. The theory is brought to life through practical examples, not the other way around.
The collaboration has been very pleasant, with much attention to thorough preparation and diving into the latest developments in the company and team composition.