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On April 3, we will explore the topic of Leadership as Interaction Management. Associate Professors Dr. Hans van Dijk and Dr. Roemer Visser will share their insights on recognizing and breaking destructive dynamics to foster constructive collaboration. End the evening with a dinner and inspiring conversations with experts and fellow participants.
Note: this event will be held in Dutch.
Summary
| Date | Thursday 3 April |
| Time | 15.00 - 20.00 |
| Location | TIAS Utrecht |
| Speakers | dr. Hans van Dijk
dr. Roemer Visser |
| Language | Dutch |
| Fee | 35 euro |
About this TIAS Elevate Session
"There is a certain dynamic." That’s often as far as we get. We sense that something is disrupting collaboration and our relationship with employees, but pinpointing the exact issue is difficult. And if we can’t identify it, addressing it becomes even harder.
In this session,
dr. Hans van Dijk breaks down nine common dynamics that often disrupt teamwork. By giving these dynamics a name—such as the Blame Game, Delusion of Distrust, and Bias Towards Action—Hans helps you recognize and overcome destructive patterns.
Once we identify these destructive dynamics, the next question is almost always: What can I do to break them? But this question holds a hidden trap—breaking a dynamic is not just about doing, it’s also about being. For example, we can act friendly while feeling frustrated, but that’s unlikely to have the desired effect. Before we can decide on the right action, we first need to reflect on our own state of mind.
In the second part of this session,
dr. Roemer Visser explains why your mental and emotional state is crucial, how to recognize and influence it, and how to create the conditions for constructive dynamics.
After these insights, we’ll dive into an interactive session where you can share experiences and learn from each other.
We’ll conclude the evening with a light dinner and plenty of time for further discussion.
Why Attend?
- Recognize destructive dynamics – Learn how subtle patterns can disrupt collaboration and how to identify them.
- Gain practical tools – Discover strategies to break destructive dynamics and foster constructive teamwork.
- Understand the role of your mindset – Learn how your mental and emotional state influences collaboration and leadership.
- Interactive session – Share experiences, learn from others, and apply insights immediately.
- Network & deepen your understanding – Wrap up with dinner and discussions with experts and fellow participants.
About the speakers
Dr. Hans van Dijk Hans van Dijk is an Associate Professor at TIAS and co-founder of the Including Behavior Institute. He is the author of the book Destructieve Dynamieken and recently published the whitepaper Destructieve Dynamieken Doorbreken. Curious about the whitepaper? You can download it here » |  |
Dr. Roemer Visser Roemer Visser is an Associate Professor at TIAS and Academic Director of the Executive MBA program. He collaborates with corporate clients to unlock the full potential of individuals and teams, driving sustainable performance improvement.
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Program
| 15.00 | Welcome with coffee and tea |
| 15.30 | Opening |
| 15.40 | Hans van Dijk
Recognizing and Breaking Destructive Dynamics |
| 16.40 | Break |
| 17.00 | Roemer Visser
Creating Conditions for Constructive Dynamics
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| 18.00 | Breakout session
Share your experiences and learn from your peers |
| 18.45 | Eat & Meet: Continue the conversation over food and drinks |
| 20.00 | Closing |