by Jeffrey Janssen | 14, 08, 26 | Jeffrey Janssen, Uncategorized
Some time ago, Jeffrey Janssen published the article The Elephant in the Boardroom, about seven boardroom dilemmas that quietly bring organisations to a halt, unless someone names them. The piece struck a nerve: many executives recognised the patterns of avoidance,...
by Jeffrey Janssen | 16, 09, 25 | Jeffrey Janssen, Uncategorized
7 Boardroom Dilemmas That Bring Organisations to a Standstill — Unless Someone Names Them Introduction: why this article?In many organisations, there is one conversation that never happens. An uncomfortable truth everyone senses, but no one names. We call it the...
by Jeffrey Janssen | 5, 04, 25 | Jeffrey Janssen, Uncategorized
We are regularly asked to advise on the structure of our clients’ organisations and to think through the changes needed for a sustainable future. Where to start?Over the years, we have translated that question into a standard approach — tested and refined in...
by Jeffrey Janssen | 27, 03, 25 | Jeffrey Janssen, Uncategorized
Candor: naming the elephant in the room — without becoming one yourselfEveryone talks about psychological safety. But in my view, Dutch business is still missing something more fundamental: candor. Genuine openness. The willingness to say things that have not yet been...
