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Assignments
Completed assignments and endorsements
Timeframe
November 2023 - May 2024
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Assignment
Replacement of the manager Research and Policy during her sabbatical. Management of the department and member of the Management Team. Coaching of staff members in a situation of crisis and uncertainty. The tasks of the department of Research & Policy of the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights are to do research, compose advises to government and parliament, report to international human rights institutes, and supervise the implementation in the Netherlands of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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Result
The main focus was on providing continuity and stability. A development plan and a kickstart was made for two new strategic programmes for livelihood security & human rights and discrimination & human rights. Several processes and procedures have been improved and simplified. Vacancies have been filled and the capacity planning for 2024 has been concluded. A paper was written in close consultation with the Director and Management Team with options to improve the governance, as well as a draft for governance regulations, to be discussed with internal and external stakeholders. Furthermore, a concise analysis of the department was written.
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Endorsement by the client
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Wilco de Jonge, Director of the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights:
"After already having experienced several times what a capable manager Radboud is, he has again fulfilled an interim management assignment in a very adequate and pleasant way. He did very well in replacing the head of our largest department during a complex phase of the organization. With the necessary tact and tranquility but also the dare to speak out at the right moments, Radboud has ensured that the department kept performing well and in addition a number of processes were improved. He also played a very constructive and pleasant role in the Management Team meetings, enabling more in depth discussions and better outcomes. And last but not least: Radboud gets at speed quickly and is also able to let go at the end of the assignment. In other words: a perfect interim manager!"
Timeframe
July - August 2023
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Assignment
To conduct an evaluation and future outlook of the Pro Bono Connect Project (PBC), a project of the Netherlands Commission of Jurists for Human Rights (Nederlands Juristen Comité voor de Mensenrechten NJCM) that connects Dutch NGO’s with law firms for pro bono legal support.
The objective of the evaluation and future outlook was:
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How can the PBC project best achieve its potential, i.e. servicing NGOs with legal support?
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Strengthening confidence of all stakeholders by organizing a joint review and a shared vision for the future.
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Looking back at last year’s processes in order to assess which lessons can be learned regarding governance, communication, positioning of the project and its content policy.
The evaluation therefore primarily had a future oriented objective: how can we ensure that PBC can continue as a successful project?
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Result
The result was an extended report with findings, conclusions and recommendations for Board and Advisory Committee. The recommendations relate to strategy, positioning, governance, organization and cooperation.
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Endorsement by the client
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Monique Steijns, Board Chair NJCM: “Radboud has done the evaluation of a tumultuous phase to our complete satisfaction. He interviewed all stakeholders with a lot of tact and empathy, in which he gave room for everyone’s views and took an objective position towards various parties and interests. This resulted in an evaluation report which was broadly supported, submitted as planned and created balance and reflection. PBC can now look forward again, also thanks to this report.”
Timeframe
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Augustus 2022 - March 2023
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Assignment
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Giving advice regarding the Project Reinforcing Cancer Patient Organizations, aimed at:
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Making a proposal to expand and reinforce the Backoffice of NFK supporting cancer patient organizations.
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Making a proposal for an additional flexible funding facility for the reinforcement of cancer patient organizations and solving bottlenecks herein.
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NFK is a federation of 19 Cancer Patient Organizations, largely funded by Dutch Cancer Sociey KWF. There is a lot of diversity in size, professionalism needs and interests.
Both proposals had to fit within the multi annual policy of NFK, the partnership with KWF (Dutch Cancer Fund) and need to be sustainable.
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Result
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The result was a broad agreement by the members of NFK on the proposals. This has led to an expanded backoffice (more services for more members) as well as additional funding for cancer patient organizations, with clear and agreed criteria and regulations.
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Endorsement by the client
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Arja Broenland, Executive Director NFK:
"Radboud supported NFK in the further development of the Backoffice for our member organizations, as project manager and chair of the steering group. The assignment had a content-related and a financial component in a dynamic process with many stakeholders. He executed the assignment professionally and tactfully, within the agreed timeframe. I look back at a very pleasant cooperation."
Timeframe
May - September 2022
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Assignment
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Interim management of the Domestic Department :
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to ensure the implementation of the activities of the domestic programme and monitoring the realization of the objectives in the annual plan;
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to manage efficient and effective processes of the department in order to deploy the available capacity as good as possible;
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functional management, coaching and aimed at productivity and satisfaction of staff members;
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to bring structure and stability in the domestic programme by management and coaching, decision making with the framework of the annual plan and prevent deviations thereof.
To provide advice to the Board of Directors on three issues::
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the optimal structure of the domestic department;
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the fulfilment of the key positions in the department;
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the optimal position of the domestic department in the organization and how to implement this.
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Result
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The initial result was more clarity and stability within the department. Eventually, this resulted in an advice for a new structure and better positioning of the department within the organization. This advice, which included staffing and budget consequences, was endorsed by the Board of Directors.
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Endorsement by the client
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Pim Kraan, Chief Executive Save the Children Netherlands: ‘Radboud performed excellent interim management of the domestic programme whilst exploring new ways forward. With his patience, listening skills and analytic mindset he quickly examined the situation and comforted the team. I recommend Radboud for interim management and strategic advice. Radboud is a pleasant person to work with, reliable and trustworthy.’
Timeframe
April 2017 - August 2018
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Assignment
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Ad interim covering the position of Organisation Director. Management of team leads for Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation; Finance, ICT & Facilities; Human Resources & Organization and Executive Secretariat. Review of the 2015 restructuring and advising on needed changes in the organization and process improvements for support functions.
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Result
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The Interim Organisation Director led three projects to establish improvements in organizations development, planning & control and quality & learning, with expert working groups and larger sounding board groups to create broad support.
The result was an organizational vision that was approved by the Board of Directors as well as a decision regarding restructuring of the organization with a new team structure and dual leadership for each team. Furthermore the financial management was strongly improved as well as other support processes.
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Endorsement by the client
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Jan Gruiters, General Director at PAX: “Organisations are sometimes faced with difficult challenges. Then one needs someone who can support the organization and Board of Directors with vision and experience. I have learned to know Radboud as a solid consultant and a wakeless interim director. Radboud is able to develop a strategic vision, but is also able to translate it into a hands-on approach. Hij has patience but can also act determinedly. Hij is result oriented, but combines that with a good sense for quality, attention to gain support and eye for situational circumstances. In addition, Radboud is a nice and reliable colleague. PAX owes him a lot and has learned much from him.”