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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.
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.
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.
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.
People-oriented HR policy in times of change
Organizations change constantly.
Mergers, collaborations, and restructurings bring new opportunities but also pose major challenges in terms of human resources management. How do you ensure that employees remain engaged when two organizations come together? How do you bring different organizational cultures together into one shared and supported culture ? And what role can HR play in this?
During this evening, we will zoom in on the “soft” side of HR policy: guiding employees through periods of change. We will discuss how to align employees from different organizations during a merger, how to create support for a shared narrative , and how targeted communication can contribute to trust and connection within a new organization.
In addition, we delve deeper into the role of board members: what levers do they have to ensure a merger succeeds not only organizationally but also on a human level? What approach works to bring employees along in change and to turn two cultures into one strong whole?
Two experienced experts, Kathy Dewitte and Geert Goossens , discuss these themes. They share their insights, practical experience, and concrete tools for organizations facing or during a merger, or those wishing to leverage their HR policy more effectively during times of change.
Practical
We look forward to welcoming you with a drink from 6 p.m..
Kathy will start at 6.15 p.m.. She will begin by presenting her own ideas.
From 7 p.m., we will discuss with Kathy and the attendees how the ideas from education can be translated to the healthcare sector.
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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