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SKAN • Lakota: "The spirit that moves everything"

We get people moving …
so organisations move forward

Active since 1986
Flexible learning model
Lasting partnership
Our training themes

Broad expertise
for today’s challenges

No training that stops at insight. Instead, learning experiences that get people thinking and moving, with plenty of practice, recognisable situations
and concrete transfer to the workplace.

In the spotlight • Today’s challenges

Three flagship programmes

Alongside our general training clusters, we see strong demand in today’s market for these three specific in-depth programmes.

Overview of the three flagship programmes: Critical Thinking, Human-Centered Conversations and Focus
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Critical Thinking

Using creative methods and decision-making tools, participants learn to make critical decisions and analyse complex information.

Decision-making • Sharp mind • Problem-solving
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Human-Centered Conversations

Real connection starts with a good conversation. The focus here is on giving valuable feedback and engaging constructively in challenging conversations.

Feedback • Conflict management • Emotional intelligence
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Focus

In a world full of distractions, we help people manage their attention. Strategies for a calmer mind and greater personal efficiency.

Brain management • Calm • Attention
The SKAN approach

Organisations don’t change …
people do.

We believe adults develop by building on successes, not by focusing solely on limitations. Our approach is rooted in Appreciative Inquiry: we shift the focus from problems to perspective, and from complaining to taking responsibility.

Not a snapshot... but a lasting process

A learning process at SKAN is a journey that takes shape step by step.
Discover how the 5 phases of our path to growth embed the learning curve.

Phase 1
Phase 01 • Path to growth — Preparation
Phase 1 of 5

Planting the tree

Everything starts with careful preparation and broad support.
A growth journey can only succeed in healthy, fertile soil.

Self-assessment

Individual e-intake form for a baseline measurement and self-insight.

Face-to-face intake

Individual intake & focus groups to explore needs in depth.

Train the manager

Supporting managers as coaches of the programme.

Kick-off & digital launch

E-learning and an inspiring start to the growth journey.

People make the difference

Complementary strengths, one goal

People make the difference. That’s why we combine a close-knit core team with a carefully built network of experts. This way, every programme gets exactly the expertise and guidance it needs.

The SKAN core team
The SKAN core team

What connects us? A passion for helping people grow.

Sven Baekelandt

managing partner & project lead

Fire ... brings ideas to life and sees new possibilities.

Elke Persyn

managing partner & project lead

Earth ... provides stability and structure for others to build on.

Hannah Noëth

trainer, coach and project lead

Water ... keeps moving and never stops learning.

Christina Van Thielen

project administration & finance officer

Crystal ... clear and meticulous, so that quality becomes visible.

Our trainer collective

The right expertise for every programme

Alongside our core team, SKAN works with a carefully built network of trainers and coaches. This allows us to put together, for every assignment, the team that fits best both in content and on a human level.

Valérie Henrotte

Valérie
Henrotte

Valérie
Henrotte

Personality

Attentive & tactful

Expertise

Opens up the conversation about what’s going well and what could be better

Sandrita Van Kemseke

Sandrita
Van Kemseke

Sandrita
Van Kemseke

Personality

Stimulating & spontaneous

Expertise

Helps people stay connected

Jean-Pierre Vandenbroeck

Jean-Pierre
Vandenbroeck

Jean-Pierre
Vandenbroeck

Personality

Optimistic & empathetic

Expertise

Helps leaders tailor their approach to motivation and talent

Patrick Van Eyken

Patrick
Van Eyken

Patrick
Van Eyken

Personality

Warm-hearted & passionate

Expertise

Guides managers in taking on their role with confidence

Karl Mortier

Karl
Mortier

Karl
Mortier

Personality

Enterprising & creative

Expertise

Challenges people to see things differently and discover new possibilities

Pierre-Yves Hittelet

Pierre-Yves
Hittelet

Pierre-Yves
Hittelet

Personality

Balanced & energetic

Expertise

Helps people think more sharply and decide more consciously

Yann Van den Branden

Yann
Van den Branden

Yann
Van den Branden

Personality

Curious & adventurous

Expertise

Makes tangible what body language reveals

Géraldine Schalenborgh

Géraldine
Schalenborgh

Géraldine
Schalenborgh

Personality

Astute & committed

Expertise

Helps people value differences and make room for everyone’s contribution

Geertrui Van Look

Geertrui
Van Look

Geertrui
Van Look

Personality

Balanced & unpretentious

Expertise

Brings differences and similarities in communication styles to light

Tim Peters

Tim
Peters

Tim
Peters

Personality

Humorous & approachable

Expertise

Strengthens the ability to respond to aggression calmly, firmly and decisively

David Maegerman

David
Maegerman

David
Maegerman

Personality

Empathetic & challenging

Expertise

Builds trust and collaboration

Patrick Collignon

Patrick
Collignon

Patrick
Collignon

Personality

Realistic & assertive

Expertise

Helps open up discussion of differences and tackle tensions

Anne Demey

Anne
Demey

Anne
Demey

Personality

Surprising & accessible

Expertise

Helps people communicate clearly and listen to each other better

Frédéric Jean

Frédéric
Jean

Frédéric
Jean

Personality

Reflective & self-aware

Expertise

Supports managers in the day-to-day leadership of their team

Petra Schiller

Petra
Schiller

Petra
Schiller

Personality

Cheerful & determined

Expertise

Sharpens the focus on what customers need

Hannah Noëth

Hannah
Noëth

Hannah
Noëth

Personality

Principled & perceptive

Expertise

Brings calm and structure to fragmented workdays

Natasha Smith

Natasha
Smith

Natasha
Smith

Personality

Authentic & resourceful

Expertise

Guides project leaders from a clear plan to concrete results

Christine Vloeberghs

Christine
Vloeberghs

Christine
Vloeberghs

Personality

Warm & unifying

Expertise

Helps people deal with pressure in a healthy way

Christel Preuss

Christel
Preuss

Christel
Preuss

Personality

Practical & quick-witted

Expertise

Helps people manage their time consciously and set the right priorities

Muriel Vastenaekel

Muriel
Vastenaekel

Muriel
Vastenaekel

Personality

Intuitive & sparkling

Expertise

Helps people communicate clearly and with a customer focus

Frank Mathues

Frank
Mathues

Frank
Mathues

Personality

Driven & enthusiastic

Expertise

Provides direction and support during change

Karl Meyvis

Karl
Meyvis

Karl
Meyvis

Personality

Reliable & sincere

Expertise

Stimulates growth with questions that bring insight and movement

Your growth is our benchmark

The trusted partner of leading companies and public authorities since 1986.

1986

Experience since 1986

For decades, a driven and stable partner for organisational dynamics and training.

Partners

Long-term relationships

Mutual trust and in-depth knowledge of your business.

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Professional mastery

We work only in the fields in which we have genuine expertise.

References

Organisations that rely on SKAN

From public bodies and knowledge institutions to financial, industrial and service companies: these clients have already called on our expertise.

Public sector & mobility Education & research Finance & insurance Industry, energy & technology Retail, logistics & services
STIB / MIVB Infrabel NMBS HR Rail Tuc Rail Fedasil Flemish Tax Agency Department of Finance and Budget FPS Social Security City of Antwerp Municipality of Bertem
Thomas More Ghent University ING DKV TIS payments BNP Paribas Fortis
Glaxo Smith Kline Fluvius Sibelga DHL Brico Plan-It Aldi Delhaize Keolis

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Curious how we can get your organisation moving? Your question is our starting point.

SKAN Performance Management

Halingenstraat 72, 3806 Velm (Sint-Truiden)