BEACON | Masters in Innovation

Reliving the energy of Innovation Day 2024! ✨ At the crossroads of change, bold innovative ideas light the way to sustainability. Last week, Laurien Wolfswinkel together with David Pas shared how startup-inspired thinking can uncover hidden opportunities for large-scale sustainability wins. Big steps often start small leading to meaningful transformations. 🎥 Catch the highlights in our aftermovie!

🌟 Join our team as Project Manager Product Innovation! 🌟 Are you passionate about driving innovation and leading cross-functional teams to success? We're seeking a dynamic Project Manager to spearhead our customers product innovation initiatives and bring groundbreaking ideas to life! 🚀 Apply now or share this opportunity with your network! https://lnkd.in/dgkRqSz2 #projectmanagement #innovatiemanagement #innovatie #mastersininnovation #JobOpportunity #NowHiring #JoinOurTeam

Have you ever designed an innovative product only to face unexpected challenges when transitioning from development to production? Suddenly, adjustments pile up, causing delays, frustration, and extra costs. It doesn’t have to be this way—design it 'right the first time' by applying the DfX approach. Read all about it in Jurre Miedema's latest insights on our website! 👉 https://lnkd.in/emvBiHGR

Team spirit, collaboration, and a dash of great fun were the main ingredients of our annual social event last week! 🎉 The highlight? A challenging, engaging team activity that brought out our creativity, strengthened our collaboration and encouraged us to think in new ways. From tackling problem-solving exercises to building trust and sharpening communication, the day was packed with moments that reminded us why these ingredients are essential—not just for events like this, but for the way we innovate together. 💪 Key takeouts from our challenge: 1. Collaboration counts: The best ideas often come when we combine perspectives. 2. Communication is key: Clear, honest communication makes all the difference in achieving our goals. 3. Trust makes us stronger: Knowing we can rely on each other brings us closer as a team. It was inspiring to see everyone step up, support each other, and bring fresh energy and ideas to the table. Here's to more moments of growth and connection in the year ahead! ✨ #teamwork #teamspirit #teamchallenge #projectManagement #productinnovation #mastersininnovation

Make sure to join the talk of Laurien and David Pas at the Innovation Day to discover how startup-inspired thinking and incremental innovation can turn small steps into large-scale sustainability wins. #InnovationDay2024 #CrossroadsOfChange #SustainableInnovation

🧩 Struggling to fit all the pieces together? Fear not, because our puzzle wizard Mats Hellman is here! 🧩 With over 15 years of experience, Mats thrives on turning complex innovation challenges into beautifully assembled solutions. Whether it’s bringing people together, solving problems, or guiding projects from start to finish, Mats knows how to make all the pieces click! 🔗 As our “spider in the web,” Mats ensures that every part of the process runs smoothly through trust, collaboration, and a dash of innovation magic. 🌟 We’re thrilled to have you on the team, Mats! Welcome aboard – let’s make amazing things happen together! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/eejW6JaN

🎲 Rolling the dice or crafting a plan? With 80% of product innovations failing within two years, what truly separates success from failure? Many companies grapple with this question, striving to make their innovation efforts more reliable. In a recent workshop with our customers, led by Stijn Smet, managing director of Verhaert | Innovation Academy, we explored strategies that can transform innovation from a risky gamble into a predictable success. Curious about what sets successful innovators apart? Dive into our latest takeaways from the workshop to discover actionable insights for improving your innovation process. 👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/emsXWdZb #BusinessStrategy #InnovationSuccess #RiskManagement

🌊🌞 Tapping into renewable energy 🌞🌊 The German company Sinn Power has unveiled an incredible breakthrough: solar panels that stand upright out of the water! But here’s the million-dollar question: Do we really need this splashy new tech? And does it bring extra perks? Wondering what Jan Willem Dik thinks about this new step forward in the quest for sustainable energy solutions? 👇🏼 Click on the link in the first comment and find out the answer in our latest blog! #RenewableEnergy #Innovation #SustainableFuture #SolarPower #GreenEnergy

🌍🚴♀️ Pedaling For a Greener Future 🚴♂️🌍 ✨ A "spoke-tacular" shoutout to Jan Willem Dik, Sander Pastoor and Menno van den Eijnden who joined forces with over 2500 fellow riders, pedaling together to bring climate change to the spotlight! Last Friday, BEACON | Masters In Innovation hopped on board with Cycling 4 Climate for the 5th edition of the #ClimateClassic, a wheely ride from Breda to Groningen, all in the name of our planet’s future. Our team's great journey shows once again our dedication to environmental advocacy and community action. 💪 Let's keep the wheels turning towards a brighter, more sustainable future! 💚 #ClimateClassic #ClimateChange #Sustainability #CyclingForChange #GreenFuture #Teamwork #EcoFriendly #CommunityAction

Last week, a fantastic group of BEACON alumni gathered at DotSlash for an eagerly awaited reunion, and it was amazing! 🎉 Reconnecting with old colleagues, sharing memorable stories, and reminiscing over old photographs was truly heartwarming. From inspiring conversations to enthusiasm for upcoming plans, it was wonderful to come together again. Thanks to Bart Vandehoek Brenda van der Linden Christel van Dijk Donald Merks Edwin van Rutten Eveline Verbunt Gerben Pakkert Jaap Baldée Robert Stadman Simon van Ipenburg Anna Sophia Dijkstra - Hellinga Joline Karelse and the complete BEACON | Masters In Innovation team for making this reunion so special. Looking forward to our next gathering! 🙌 Here’s to the strength of our team and a bright future ahead! ✨ #WorkFamily