Herman Leisink

Herman Leisink serves as a Lecturer for the Post-HBO HR Business Partner Training at Inholland University of Applied Sciences' Academy, leveraging 25+ years of frontline labor relations experience and 12 years as an independent consultant across strategy, HR, and organizational development.

His professional foundation includes:

• Social Sciences theoretical background
• Specialized qualifications in Communication and Marketing Management
• Leadership as Director/Chair of FNV trade union for Arts, Information Industry, and Media

Herman specializes in making Human Resource Management and Organizational Development transparent through real-world applications. His expertise spans collective labor agreements, corporate reorganizations, and employee participation strategies, with a teaching philosophy centered on adapting theoretical models to individual workplace contexts rather than abstract academic discourse.

In his consultancy practice, he focuses on strategic HR implementation across multiple sectors, emphasizing practical problem-solving over scholarly publication. His professional narrative is defined by bridging trade union negotiation experience with contemporary organizational challenges.