Michiel de Ronde

Dr. Michiel de Ronde serves as Professor of Human and Organisational Behaviour at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences' School of Social Work, leading the lectorate within Research Centre Urban Talent. His work integrates person-profession dynamics through counselling at individual, team, and organizational levels to humanize structured environments, with close collaboration in the Master's in Human and Organisational Behaviour Studies.

His educational background includes:

• Doctorate cum laude (2015) for pioneering research on play and narrative methods in organizational contexts

Research centers on narrative and play-based organizational interventions, examining moral motivation dynamics (pathos/logos/mythos/ethos), multi-voiced renewal processes, and action research methodology. Key applications span judicial systems, vocational education, and construction industries, emphasizing how storytelling and playfulness enable professionals to navigate complex social systems through metaphorical reflection and ethical dialogue.

Publication trends (2018-2020) reveal consistent exploration of narrative conscience, organizational playfulness, and fairy tale metaphors to address unspoken workplace tensions, bridging philosophical inquiry with practical counselling frameworks.

Scientific recognition includes:

• cum laude doctorate (2015) for contributions to organizational play theory

He advises the Master's program while collaborating with Waardenwerk and sector partners on projects spanning prison systems, forensic psychiatry, and educational renewal. His research directly informs the 'quality of education and study success' initiative at the university, developing musical-narrative work forms for professional reflection.

The lectorate operates through four interconnected themes: philosophical foundations of committed science practice, complex social system navigation, musical-narrative methodology development, and action research advancement, all contributing to the School of Social Work's program renewal.