Peter Van Hende

You manufacture lawn-mowers. Self-driving ones. Tractors. For residential gardens. For soccer fields. For Golf courses. Cutting-as-a-Service (CaaS) solutions. To keep up with complexity, you decide to introduce Systems Engineering! Great move! Do you need? 👨‍🏫 a consultancy to analyse and build a lawn-mower development process specific for you? We learned: process first, then tool selection. 🕸 a Systems Engineering platform that looked good in the marketing demo and checked all your ‘must-have-feature’ boxes? However, onboarding will take an 8-day course for every employee and the consultancy might need to code a plug-in to adapt the tool perfectly. No! Right now, you need: 🌴 your engineers to have time and headspace to create the next big innovation in the lawn-mower sector! 🧠 your engineers to understand methods of systems thinking/engineering and be empowered to use them! (use your consultancy here) 🛠 tools that help you communicate: System Boundaries, Development Responsibilities, Interfaces, Traceability. Preferably, within an hour of onboarding. Watch your engineers smile as they come to work on Monday. Only once this foundation is established, formalize a more elaborate process. Make sure your team understands all additions and changes to it. 🦗 Grow from there, like the grass which keeps you in business.

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Digital sustainability: Digital accessibility is becoming increasingly important. From June 2025, most consumer products and services, including websites and online shops, will be required to comply with the European Accessibility Act.  Many are not yet compliant - accessibility is critical, not just for people with disabilities, but for everyone, including the older generation. Research shows that many consumers, disabled or not, regularly get stuck on inaccessible websites.  We participated in a Shopping Tomorrow expert group and produced a blue paper on this topic, which you can download here. Kudos to the expert group hosted by Level Level and the Betaalvereniging Nederland (Dutch Payments Association) Christien van de Sande Caitlin de Rooij Jeanine Bouwmans Michel van Bommel Gijs van Mansfeld Miriam Osten Flip Roose Chantal Schinkels Ties van Veelen Dirk-Jan Quéré Renate de Vree Silvia Woudberg Niels van Willigen Guisthinio Ririhena ShoppingTomorrow - Thuiswinkel.org Jiska M. Gabriella Link Tim Grunenberg Joost van Kempen #shoppingtomorrow #accessibility #EAA https://lnkd.in/eHXZ_yAR

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My Priorities 🤦‍♂️! Building a groundbreaking leadership framework? ✅ Testing, improving, perfecting years of work? ✅ Website almost ready? ⏳ Crucial next step: ... design T-shirts? 😂 Sometimes in the final stretch of a big project, you need a dash of fun to keep the momentum going. Hence, Unify7 merch is born! The Unify7 Framework for Leadership Evolution is 99% ready to change the game. But first, who wants a limited edition tee? Stay tuned for the real launch. It's going to be worth the wait! #Unify7 #LeadershipEvolution #EntrepreneurLife #PrioritiesInCheck"

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At the #Trefdag24 Vlaanderen Digitaal, Stijn (Stan) Christiaens of Collibra, in the panel discussion on the trustworthy use of data in Europe, does not agree with the statement that "Europe has already lost the #AI race". The race has only just started, and Europe has some major assets (European LLMs, European data) that we can still leverage to become globally competitive in AI.

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📝 A survey by The Brussels Times and Voka Metropolitan asked some 500 expats about their experiences with their local communes. 🥇 Schaerbeek received the highest rating (86%) for its municipal services. 👍 Fast and efficient service, also in English, friendly staff, digital assistance... that's what we have strongly focused on over the past 4 years, since I became Alderman. With results! 👉 Find the link to the full article in the comments Open Vld Brussel #brussels #expats

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I’d like to share this insightful article from my colleague Jotte about how we used artificial intelligence in our rebranding. The article offers a behind-the-scenes look at our approach and how AI helped us combine creativity with data-driven insights. A must-read for anyone curious about the synergy between technology and branding! https://lnkd.in/e9UTZRQu

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𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱! It is as simple as I wrote it. STOP this, open your mind and start Podcasting! Sometimes all we need is an idea and taking action, so I will be here guiding all of you that want to start something of your own! 🎙️ Curious about podcasts? Here's why you might be the host one day: ↳Ease of access and affordability: Podcasting is easy and not too expensive ↳Worldwide reach: Anyone who wants to share their thoughts can do it. ↳Extended interaction: You can talk to people from all over the world, no matter where they are. ↳Creating your brand: You can talk about things for a long time and really get into them, which helps you make friends with your listeners. ↳Ways to make money: And you can even make money from it by putting ads in or asking people to pay to listen. Do you want to tell others about your business or share your ideas? Podcasting can help! It's a fun way to talk and share stories. Come join in and see what you can do with podcasts! 🔊If you have any questions... Feel free to reach out and ask! 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘁!

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"Consumerism consumes me a lot." Fleur Elisabeth Augustinus Designers, marketers and other creatives who understand the all-encompassing destructive consequences of consumerism are an absolute treasure for any business. They are the ones who challenge 'what is'. For the last couple of months, I enjoyed collaborating with Fleur a designer who joined The Regenerative Marketing Movement to completely re-design the brand identity. With the New Branding being finalized Fleur has time opening up for new collaboration. She combines UX & Branding Design. A brilliant move as this leads to a more holistic and connected designing process. Reach out to Fleur to explore what she can mean for you, now, or in the future. ✉ Curious to find out more? Listen in as Fleur discusses the weight of overconsumption and the pivotal role of good design in fostering positive change. Discover how Fleur believes designers can shape a more regenerative future by promoting conscious choices and innovative design. 🎧 Tune in via the link in the comments 👇 #design #marketing #regeneration #systemschange #ux

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What a huge difference. I experienced such a big difference with giving workshops in the past 4 days. I think that the environment also has a big impact on people. This green environment on the picture is stimulating, positive, good for people. A closed, windowless room does the opposite to people. Did you experience that too? #teambuilding #workshop #training #coaching #leadership 😀

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"...upcoming generations grew up online..." "...to them, bots doing coaching will be normal..." "...and coaching will be totally different in 10 years..." On this week's episode of AI Demystified: Conversations with Beck, Mireille Bergraaf (Leadership Coach) stopped by the studio, And had some amazing things to say about how the world of AI, is merging with the world of professional coaching. As an executive coach who trains CEOs and managers to become more empathetic leaders, Mireille knows first hand how seemingly two unrelated worlds of AI and coaching collide to create something brand new! "How can AI be utilized in the world of coaching today? " "What will coaching look like in the next 10 years?" "How should young coaches coming up in the field prepare for the new future?" We covered it all here on this packed interview! This chat gives great insight into the world of coaching today, and how AI will likely be impacting it in the near future. Thank you again Mireille Bergraaf (Leadership Coach) for this fun and insightful interview! We will definitely need a part 2 and 3 of this! The YouTube link to our unedited, full 40 minute chat, is here: https://lnkd.in/gHKNWdct If you haven't already done so, Please check out Mireille Bergraaf (Leadership Coach)'s page for very insightful posts about coaching, and the human mind. You won't be disappointed! Thank you for watching. See you next time at the studio! ______________ 🎯Ready to learn and leverage AI for yourself or your business? - DM Beck Nadir to book a free 30-minute consultation call.

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Owww Yes, we do a lot more than telling companies how to benefit from the circular transition. We also research new (viable) EOL solutions like these post-production and post-consumption carpets. More info 👇 . #wesolvecomplexcircularchallenges

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Excited to share my contribution to the article, 'Let’s Get Phygital.' This insightful piece explores the powerful synergy between physical and digital experiences. I was thrilled to contribute my expertise on digital transformation. Check out the full article to learn more about how businesses can harness the power of phygital to enhance customer engagement and drive innovation. #phygital #digitaltransformation #innovation #phygital

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Fixed mobile convergence is great for telcos because the customer becomes stickier (less churn). But is it great for the consumer? Do people fall for the attractive initial bundle but then forget to price check the services individually as they come to the end of the contract? That is what Belgian regulator BIPT - IBPT seems to be saying in its latest analysis: consumer "should not hesitate to consider choosing different operators for their fixed and mobile needs". Fixed-mobile-ripoff? https://lnkd.in/eXKDzAAh

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Don't fake it till you make it Embody it until you become it It's a beautiful, sunny day in Antwerp. I'm sipping tea with a friend. We talk about: → Life → Death → Healing → Traumas → The universe No small talk here (which is great). Then a question arises: "Why do we crave junk food when feeling burnt out, anxious, or depressed?" We're usually careful about our health. But under stress, we swap healthy habits for harmful ones. The answer? Your body is out of balance. Whether you believe it or not, we're energetic beings. The energy we give is the energy we get. To attract: → Health → Wealth → Abundance You need to take care of your body first. → Pray → Journal → Breathe → Meditate → Eat clean → Move daily → Spend time in nature → Connect with loved ones To raise the quality of your life, raise your body's vibration. Just like that. P.S. How do you take care of your body? __ Breathe in. Breathe out. Repost and comment below. For more, follow Magdalena Anna.

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If creativity would be an Olympic discipline, this Belgian athlete would definitely go for Gold: Using ChatGPT as support to qualify for the Olympics 😅 ... Sometimes you come across inspiring stories about people's careers or milestones... Yesterday, Belgian John Heymans, professional runner participating in the Olympics, drew my attention because of his attitude and mindset...and creative use of ChatGPT 🌟.   Around the age of 18, John realized he wouldn't reach the top in hockey 🏒 (his own words 😉), so he shifted his focus to running, specializing in the 5K. After completing his studies in bio-engineering 🧬, John made a pretty bold decision (and this is just 2 years ago!). He decided to pursue his Olympic dream in professional athletics. The press headlines capture attention: "With the Help of ChatGPT, Qualifying for the Olympics" 🥇!  Besides dedicating himself entirely to his athletic performance, he got smart about his path to the Olympics. Using ChatGPT, he generated Python code  to determine which races would give him the best shot at qualifying. And it worked (in a way a small side note because his dedication to training obsessively is clearly the number 1 reason 🙂 )! Yesterday, as John ran the semi-finals, it was clear how much he was enjoying himself. Rarely do you see someone enjoy a 5K semi-final like he did, waving to his family (during the race!!) with pure joy on his face 😊👋.   Loved the interview afterwards during which he was superpassionate and authentic, but also very realistic, as he said "Everyone is limited by their genetics. I do not have the genes to reach a medal level. But I do perform at the maximum of my level, and that is the only thing I can expect. I am going to experience the most beautiful moment of my life running the finals." 🌟✨ #positivity #performance #AI #chatgpt #coaching #innovation #personaldevelopment #johnheymans #sports #Olympics #talent #creativity #entrepreneurship Photo Credits: AP

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𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 It's always inspiring to see the creativity and determination of these young entrepreneurs. This time, once again I had the privilege of mentoring amazing teens, out of which two were among the top 7. Out of 20 brilliant ideas, 7 were shortlisted: ⏭ 𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐬: Organic gels made from natural ingredients. ⏭ 𝐄𝐜𝐨 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬: Sustainable bricks with the strength of traditional ones. ⏭ 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐲: An app to connect kids with playmates or coaches. ⏭ 𝐒𝐚𝐲 𝐘𝐎: A yogurt-based product with fun add-ons for kids. ⏭ 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐚 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: An automated pani puri water dispenser with sensors. ⏭ 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐬: Solar-powered bags that can charge devices on the go. ⏭ 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞: An app offering support to epileptic patients and caregivers, especially in rural India. I loved seeing these Teenpreneurs confidently presenting their ideas, even when they were nervous. Their strength and calmness were truly inspiring. As a mentor also it’s always a learning and also a reminder of how much potential this generation holds. Giving them the wings to fly shows us how high they can go, what’s your view on this? Tejal Trivedi Purpose Discovery Coach #posittude #youpromisecommunity #coaching #livethepurpose #believeinyourself #magiciswhithinyou

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𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆? ➡️ Get your FREE GIFT today from mygiftoffer.com website. In this inspiring part of my Quilly Award acceptance speech, I shared the story behind the creation of 'Light mE Up', which was born from a challenging period in my life. I emphasized the importance of being the light rather than chasing darkness, a mindset that led to the establishment of my successful global company. With the right kind of mindset, enterpreneurs watching, listening and reading this have the mindful ability to positively impact people's lives in many inspiring ways! #MindsetTransformation #FreeGift #MillionLives #PersonalDevelopment #SuccessMentorship #MindsetMatters #PositiveImpact #ViralMindset #ChangeYourLife

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