Welcome to de Baak


De Baak is the place for leaders, business people and professionals to come in search of inspiration, motivation, knowledge and insight.
It is a place full of paradox. We offer the peace and calm you need to reflect on yourself and your environment, but we do so in a dynamic setting full of challenge and activity.

The World of Tomorrow


The past is what bonds us – The future leads us

In today’s hectic world we are unable to fully set our sights on tomorrow. Yet the world of tomorrow will be largely determined by what we do (and don’t do) today.

De Baak is organizing a series of exclusive working conferences for strategic decision-makers, to enable them to meet with prominent thinkers and up-and-coming leaders and examine the developments in the world. Which underlying trends are going to change how the world looks in the coming decades?

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The Young Executives Program: Direct Your Career


The Young Executive

Since the start of your career, you've shown great promise. You've taken initiative. Managed people deftly. Shouldered responsibility. Your talent has been rewarded; your career is on the rise. But what's next?

In the Young Executives Program we help you to crystallize your ambitions. To consolidate control of your career. You'll learn to consciously direct your future. To define and follow your professional path. In this way, you will emerge from The Young Executives Program a stronger leader-of yourself and others.

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Effective Personal Communication


Become more aware of your own qualities

Are you confident that you are communicating effectively to your colleagues and employees? And are they confident you understand them? In other words, are your communication effective and, if not, how do you change them?

In the Effective Personal Communication Program, you will be able to see your communication abilities from a fresh perspective. You will be more in control of your surroundings and both your personal and business effectiveness will be enhanced. By enhancing your personal abilities, this program will help you develop in your personal growth.

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