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THE Institute organises an inspiring network for C-level professionals in healthcare. Four times a year, we welcome a leading speaker from a different sector.
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Can solutions from other sectors be translated to healthcare?
We're having the debate!
Kathy Dewitte
Shares her vision on HR policy with us.
Communication is key!
Thursday evening, 27 November 2025
Kathy Dewitte studied economics at Ghent University and worked for 18 years at Artevelde University College, where she was director of business and management programmes and director of the business and management expertise network.
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Since September 2024, she has been managing director of VIVES University College.
From day one, she brought a new, fresh breeze to the organisation. Her open, inviting communication style and her warm, enthusiastic approach inspire confidence and support within the team.
She is an outspoken team player who focuses on collaboration and believes that strong leadership starts with clear communication and a people-oriented personnel policy.
With a keen eye for the challenges facing education today – just like healthcare – such as attracting and retaining talent, Kathy brings an inspiring vision to HR policy.
Her experience, vision and drive make her a strong voice in the debate on leadership and personnel policy.
Kathy Dewitte studied economics at Ghent University and worked for 18 years at Artevelde University College, where she was director of business and management programmes and director of the business and management expertise network.
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Since September 2024, she has been managing director of VIVES University College.
From day one, she brought a new, fresh breeze to the organisation. Her open, inviting communication style and her warm, enthusiastic approach inspire confidence and support within the team.
She is an outspoken team player who focuses on collaboration and believes that strong leadership starts with clear communication and a people-oriented personnel policy.
With a keen eye for the challenges facing education today – just like healthcare – such as attracting and retaining talent, Kathy brings an inspiring vision to HR policy.
Her experience, vision and drive make her a strong voice in the debate on leadership and personnel policy.
Mensgericht HR-beleid in tijden van verandering
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Organisaties veranderen voortdurend.
Fusies, samenwerkingen en herstructureringen brengen nieuwe kansen met zich mee, maar stellen ook grote uitdagingen op het vlak van personeelsbeleid. Hoe zorg je ervoor dat medewerkers zich betrokken blijven voelen wanneer twee organisaties samenkomen? Hoe breng je verschillende organisatieculturen samen tot één gedeelde en gedragen cultuur? En welke rol kan HR hierin spelen?
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Tijdens deze avond zoomen we in op de “zachte” kant van HR-beleid: het begeleiden van medewerkers in periodes van verandering. We bespreken hoe je medewerkers van verschillende organisaties op één lijn krijgt bij een fusie, hoe je draagvlak creëert voor een gezamenlijk verhaal en hoe gerichte communicatie kan bijdragen aan vertrouwen en verbinding binnen een nieuwe organisatie.
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Daarnaast gaan we dieper in op de rol van directieleden: welke hefbomen hebben zij om een fusie niet alleen organisatorisch, maar ook menselijk te laten slagen? Welke aanpak werkt om medewerkers mee te nemen in verandering en om van twee culturen één sterk geheel te maken?
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Over deze thema’s gaan twee ervaren experten in gesprek: Kathy Dewitte en Geert Goossens. Zij delen hun inzichten, praktijkervaring en concrete handvatten voor organisaties die voor of tijdens een fusie staan, of die hun HR-beleid sterker willen inzetten in tijden van verandering.
Practical
We look forward to welcoming you with a drink from 6 p.m..
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Kathy will start at 6.15 p.m.. She will begin by presenting her own ideas.
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From 7 p.m., we will discuss with Kathy and the attendees how the ideas from education can be translated to the healthcare sector.
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At 7.45 p.m., we will start with a walking dinner. Fascinating conversations can be continued over snacks and drinks.
Location
Ghent
the exact location will be announced later
Cost price
Includes a book recommended by the evening's speaker!
€180 pp
per evening
Want to be there on 27 November?
We look forward to welcoming you!
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