As owner of RB Konnekt, Roos Beerkens has dedicated herself to creating an inclusive society, especially through organisations. From her rich experience, she is committed to diversity, equality and inclusion (DGI) with heart and soul. These values also drive her mission for her. Derk van der Pol talked to her about it.

Give our colleague Maggelien Lambrechts a blank T-shirt. Ask how she would design it. And be assured that a beautiful and unique one will emerge. From this T-shirt, a rich conversation unfolds. About how important family is. About how a study in English and Spanish literature led her into the HR profession. About her career 2.0. And above all: about daring to jump.

It's one of those Monday mornings. With husband and two muppets aged four and five to the dentist. Who is running late. Of course. Jumping in the car to be on time for an interview. It happened to our new colleague Suzanne van Duin. Once properly installed, on this sunny spring day, a conversation unfolded about UB40, Ennio Morricone, Once Upon a Time in the West, about growing up abroad and how that helps in life. And we talk about the new chapter Suzanne is starting in her working life, at Kessels & Smit, The Learning Company. We would like to introduce her to you. Personal and professional.

Are you curious about how stories in your organization (or beyond) can contribute to change? Marijke Boessenkool, Mara Spruyt, Derk van der Pol (Kessels & Smit) and Peter Pula (Axion News) start on January 14th with a 4-part learning journey about working with stories and (generative) organizational journalism. Which story do you want to take to the next level?

Are you curious to learn more about how to make personal stories and interviews with people in your organization come to life, and use them to fuel meaningful change? On December 8th and December 10th, Mara Spruyt, Marijke Boessenkool and Derk van der Pol will host a webinar on organizational journalism, or 'generative journalism', together with Peter Pula of Axiom News.

The latest issue of Appreciative Inquiry Practitioner Journal is all about Generative Journalism. It explores the nature of Generative Journalism and how it can contribute to change.

A podcast inquiry on generative journalism

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