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    You Need To Adapt

    In this keynote, Jan takes the audience back to the introduction of the PC and the fax – the moment his career began – in a world that constantly changes. Drawing on his own career, he shows how professionals and organisations can stay relevant, provided they adapt in time. It's an optimistic story about change, agility and seeing opportunities instead of threats. With concrete real-world examples, Jan makes clear what 'the need to change' means for commercial teams, boards and SME organisations.

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    Practical information

    Target audience: Boards, management teams, commercial teams, industry events

    Duration: 60 minutes (small and large groups)

    What will you gain?

    • You recognise why timely adaptation is essential for commercial success
    • You see opportunities in change instead of threats
    • You understand what 'the need to change' concretely means for your organisation
    • You have inspiration and practical tools to act with agility and future-readiness

    Content & structure

    The audience starts with the question of how fast their own market has changed — and leaves with a clear picture of what needs to change first inside their organisation.

    Jan builds the keynote around his own career, from the arrival of the PC and the fax machine to AI. From recognisable examples to the commercial consequences for your team, with room for questions from the room.

    • 1. From fax to AI

      Forty years of shifting communication, captured in recognisable images.

    • 2. Why organisations move too late

      The patterns behind hesitation, comfort and missed opportunities.

    • 3. Becoming adaptable in practice

      What adaptability means for sales, marketing and the board.

    • 4. Your first step

      Everyone names one change they can start this month.

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    What participants say

    Nobody builds a story like Jan: it lands and it sticks. Right after his session we saw a change in how our team presents.

    Sandra de Vries, international tech company

    Participants called it the best session of the day. Jan combines his film experience with a sharp eye for what organisations really need.

    Pieter van Dam, trade association

    Investment

    € 2.500 – € 5.000

    Indication, excl. VAT and travel costs

    Final price depends on duration, location, preparation and customisation.

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    Language

    Dutch English French (on request)

    Suitable for

    Conferences, client days, internal kick-offs, leadership programmes, sales kick-offs and training days

    Region

    All of the Netherlands – international on request

    Rates

    Professional and in line with the market. After a short call you'll receive a clear, tailored quote — no hidden costs