Testimonials

We developed a 3-day leadership journey for Rabobank's Southeast Brabant Circle Directorate with the central themes: Personal Leadership and Team Leadership. The inspiring management program was also a breeding ground for dialogue with each other and to reflect on the various developments and the changing leadership context within and outside Rabobank. This 3-day leadership journey was assessed by the eight participants with an average of 8.7 on all components. Some references:

"A wonderful journey in a beautiful location where your own landscape and that of your team are explored."
Inge Zwijnenberg, Circle Director Rabobank Group

"Authentic leadership journey where there is pure space for your quest for development."
Erik Jansen, Chairman of the Board of Rabobank Uden Veghel

"A revelation of what is already there, but you don't always see it."
Johan van de Louw, Chairman of the Board of Rabobank De Kempen

"Educational, impressive working methods and beautiful moments of reflection in beautiful nature at a beautiful location."
Pieter Michielsen, Chairman of the Board of Rabobank Helmond Peel Noord

During the intelligent Covid-19 lockdown, the 7-person Group-a / Belisol management team was guided online by Marcel van Bergen in a 7-day strategy session. Michiel Odeurs, CEO of Group-a / Belisol, tells in this testimonial about the end result: we now have a clear joint course & focus, new insights have been acquired for future returns, a more agile organization has emerged and we now have a managed to create the right division of roles within the management, "said Odeurs." This guidance exceeded our expectations. We have assessed this new online method with an 8 and the result (the yield) with a 9! "

Under the banner of VB Group, a group of solid companies operates in the field of Development and Construction. The group is active nationwide, but the focus is on the central and southern Netherlands. Each company is independent and responsible for its own result. At the same time, they use each other's specific expertise. Berg & Partners has been a sparring partner and change partner for the family, board and management of the VB Group for several years. www.vbgroep.nl

Vandersanden was voted best family business in Belgium in 2018 by EY. The EY “Family Business Award of Excellence” rewards family businesses that excel in corporate governance in both the family and in the company, in the vision and preservation of family values, in the transfer of entrepreneurship, in communication and in social engagement. Vandersanden has been in existence for more than 90 years. They offer products that inspire the design and realization of beautiful buildings and the construction of streets and gardens. Berg & Partners has been a sparring partner, sounding board and change partner for family, board and management for several years. Berg & Partners also played an important role in the integration of the clay division of the listed CRH. www.vandersanden.com

Sentech is a state-of-the-art expert in sensors, operating in the Benelux. Around the turn of the century, they entered the niche market of customer-specific sensor development and sensor integration. They operate very successfully in the part of the technology markets that cannot be reached by the major sensor manufacturers. Berg & Partners has been a sparring partner and change partner for board and management for several years. www.sentech.nl

The NTS Group develops, makes, assembles and tests complex (opto)mechatronic systems and mechanical modules for large high-tech machine builders (OEMs). As a first-line system supplier, they focus on companies in markets with a high product variety, low volumes and high complexity, such as the semiconductor industry, life sciences and digital printing. Precision and maneuverability are paramount in this industry. Berg & Partners has been a sparring partner and change partner for the Executive Board, board and management for several years. www.ntsgroup.nl

Janssen & Janssen Gerechtsdeurwaarders have been helping clients for years. They use their experience and knowledge to prevent debts. They look for the underlying problem. With their modern technology and passionate employees, they can predict better and better. More than 1 million Dutch people are structurally confronted with payment arrears or debts. Janssen & Janssen employs people who find solving the problem just as important as collecting the debt. Berg & Partners has been a sparring partner and change partner for board and management for several years now and again in order to be able to make the distinctive difference in their services. www.janssen-janssen.nl

ArcelorMittal is a listed steel and mining company. ArcelorMittal is a leading supplier of quality steel products in all major markets, including the automotive industry, construction, household appliances and packaging, guided by a philosophy to produce safe and sustainable steel. ArcelorMittal has a presence in 60 countries and an industrial footprint in 18 countries. Berg & Partners has been a sparring partner and change partner for board, management and projectteams for several years. www.arcelormittal.com

Joris van der Waart; energetic and connecting sounding board, marketer, brand builder, former founder and owner Gleijm & Van der Waart. "An organization in flow achieves seemingly effortless success. In a winning team, employees are enthusiastic and happy. And enthusiastic, happy employees ensure enthusiastic, happy customers. In the end it's all people's business. That's why I do what I do. Helping people and brands to get in a flow. Help them to act from their innermost being, use all available strength and thus have maximum meaning for customers, employees and society. Sincere and authentic Berg & Partners has been a sparring partner and sounding board for several years. www.jorisvanderwaart.nl

i³ groep helps IT teams that want to transform their organization into a (resilient) powerful modern company, in which their colleagues can excel. Something they do by providing and managing an extremely reliable, safe and effective information infrastructure. Modular and flexible, supported where necessary by proprietary applications or other cloud-related platforms. Organizations choose i³ groep because they have an unprecedented track record and are an independent Dutch company, which guarantees objective and honest advice. For several years, Berg & Partners was a sparring partner and change partner for board and management. www.i3-groep.nl

For more than 30 years, Carpet Sign has specialized in creating and producing high-quality tufted area rugs in various pile heights, from low-pile (10 mm) to high-pile (60 mm). Production takes place in the Netherlands (Asten) by a skilled and motivated team. The factory exudes knowledge and is a unique mix of high-tech machines and craftsmanship. The state of the art CADCAM-controlled robots offer endless possibilities in shape: square, rectangle, circle, ellipse and even organic shapes are possible. For several years, Berg & Partners was a sparring partner and change partner for board and management. www.carpetsign.nl

At Koraal, people with disabilities or impediments in the mental, physical and / or psychosocial field are central. They are active in the fields of youth care, care for the mentally handicapped, special education and labor participation. Koraal is divided into six regions and one nationally operating Expertise Center in which all specialist knowledge of Koraal is bundled. Berg & Partners has been a sparring partner and change partner for the Executive Board, board and management for several years. www.koraalgroep.nl

Fresenius Medical Care Nederland B.V. offers a total solution for dialysis patients - from design and development to manufacturing, supplying and installing the dialysis products. This makes Fresenius Medical Care unique in providing dialysis solutions: every day and everywhere in the world! Their core values of quality, commitment and a patient-centered approach are their firm principles. They are happy to meet your specific needs and will work with you to find the best solution in the field of hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and acute dialysis: in the center or at home! For several years, Berg & Partners was a sparring partner and change partner for board and management. www.fresenius.com