Jan de Vuijst

Prof. Jan de Vuijst is a Professor of Information Science at Tilburg University and a Lecturer at TIAS School for Business and Society. He specializes in leadership, organizational behavior, and strategic management. A certified executive coach, he advises managers across sectors and runs his own consulting practice since 1998. His expertise spans leadership development, corporate culture, change management, and behavioral finance.

• Educations:
  • Doctorate from University of Groningen (specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Knowledge Systems).
  • Postgraduate specialization at the University of Edinburgh.
• Roles:
  • Management consultant for firms and government institutions.
  • Executive coach certified by the Dutch Association of Professional Coaches and the European Mentoring and Coaching Council.
  • Teaches in TIAS programs and leadership development courses.

Research Interests: Leadership styles, organizational culture dynamics, behavioral decision-making, and the intersection of technology with management. He emphasizes practical applications of theory in real-world scenarios, particularly in fostering team creativity and sustainable organizational change.

Publications include the 2014 book Professional Advising and articles on leadership pitfalls, risk management, and cultural adaptation. His work bridges academic insights with actionable strategies for managers and leaders.

Consulting & Grants: Advises multinationals and small businesses, focusing on strategic alignment and cultural transformation. Maintains a network of professional consultants and coaches. No specific grants mentioned.

Labs/Teams: Leads his independent consulting practice and collaborates with TIAS teams on leadership development programs.