More talent than you see.
Organisations are searching harder than ever for people, while a lot of talent stays out of sight. I show how AI and skills make that potential visible, how to organise work more intelligently and what it takes to bring people along in the change.
Thirty seconds on future-proofing your career
Not a montage full of applause, but a fragment from a real session. This is how I sound, how I work a room, and the kind of question it usually comes down to.
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“We don’t really have a staff shortage. What we mostly have is an organisational problem.”
Changing technology is relatively easy. Changing human systems is the real work.
Most organisations already know, in broad terms, what needs to change. The difficulty starts when roles, routines and interests are affected. AI makes those tensions harder to ignore. Hiring harder is rarely the whole answer. Organisations also need to make better decisions about tasks, skills and how work is organised.
The baker who moved into EV charging.
On paper, the two roles look unrelated. Break them down into tasks and skills, and the overlap is striking. That is what becomes possible when we look beyond qualifications and job titles.
Three stories, always tailored
Everything I talk about falls under one of these three signature stories. I fill them in with examples from healthcare, government, businesses and 8vance.
More talent than you see
How AI and skills make hidden potential visible: from diploma to proof, from vacancy to skill.
Read more → 02Agentic HR
What changes once AI doesn’t just advise, but acts, and what that means for HR.
Read more → 03Leading people through AI-driven change
Why transformation rarely stalls on technology, but on behaviour, control and leadership.
Read more →Want more depth on Agentic HR? Watch the webinar on YouTube.
From main stage to board table.
Engaging 800 people takes something different from challenging a boardroom. I enjoy both, and I bring the same energy, the same story and examples from the daily practice of 8vance, healthcare, government and large organisations.
talks, from boardrooms to major conferences
international events
innovation and organisational change projects
What others say about my work
Laurens offers an inspiring perspective on some of the major challenges facing society. He speaks about them with energy and knows how to engage a large audience.
He brings strong energy, a clear vision and a deep understanding of organisational challenges. His flexibility and collaborative approach made the cooperation both effective and enjoyable.
Laurens makes topics like AI and skills-based working both accessible and inspiring, with great energy and directly applicable insights.
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