Sylke Raymakers

Sylke Raymakers - CHEERLEADER OF GROWTH

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What

The world is changing faster than ever. In order to keep up and stay agile. Is your organization ready to lead, innovate and accelerate?
I develop programs, strategies and experiences which help grow your organization and develop your human capital. In a creative way.
With an agile approach. To make an impact.

“INNOVATION
IS CHANGE
THAT UNLOCKS
NEW VALUE.”
– JAMIE NOTTER

Who-am-I

Who am I
Sylke in 3 words:
creativity, agile and impact

In 2018 I started as an entrepreneur, specializing in Learning & Development, Digital Transformations and Leadership. I design, implement and run initiatives – often from scratch – for a variety of organisations across different industries. I have had the pleasure to work with international corporate companies like Arcadis, Mollie, Enexis, Schweppes and Loyens & Loeff, as well as smaller local organisations such as the University of Amsterdam, Bezige Bij and Kessler Stichting. No business challenge is too big or small for me.

I thrive in an international and entrepreneurial environment and I have a true passion for global collaboration projects. I challenge the status quo, I am committed to excellence, and I bring a high level of energy and creativity. For more information see my LinkedIn profile.

References

Sylke and I worked together on Arcadis flagship leadership development programs. She brings fun, creativity and thoroughness to the programs she leads. She is a firm counterpart for business leaders and truly engages them to the program. She leads with clarity, personal touch and playfulness in the delivery. She has been an integral part of the program’s success. I hope we continue our collaboration in new environments beyond Arcadis. Gert-Jan van Wijk, Initiator - The World We Work In
It was a pleasure to work together with Sylke during a period of four years. Sylke is an excellent all-round HR professional. She easily relates to all kinds of different people, on different levels, in different cultures and different functions. She is creative, pragmatic, flexible and gets things done. Her enthusiasm is contagious. With her sense of humor, she is able to overcome many obstacles. With Sylke as team lead or team member, you can get a lot done! If your people management needs a new, innovative and fresh approach, Sylke is the go to person. Tom Haak, Director - HR Trend Institute
Sylke first supported me in the role of CFO Arcadis NV in developing a competency framework to assess the existing Finance leadership and to select candidates. She was an important advisor to me in discussing ideas about career opportunities and development needs for my people, often bringing fresh perspectives. Sylke's creativity and inspirational qualities are amazing as evidenced by the Global Shapers concept, which she co-founded and which became a huge source of pride for young talent from around the world. Finally, I found Sylke's perspectives on the most senior leaders of the company very insightful as she sees the strengths and the challenges of individual leaders sharper than most, making her one of my most trusted colleagues. Renier Vree, CFO - AKZONOBEL Chemicals
I worked closely together with Sylke on several innovative Learning and Development projects, the largest being Global Shapers. Sylke knows how to start new projects; she always makes sure that stakeholders are aligned, and within a short period of time she is able to create loads of enthusiasm throughout the organization. Sylke is creative and result-oriented with an eye for detail without losing sight of the bigger picture. Don't expect her to ‘just keep things going’, with Sylke in your team you will certainly be surprised with innovative improvements and new ideas. Chantal Drenthen, Learning and Development Manager - Coolblue
I have been working with Sylke on-and-off since 2012, first in the context of the Global Shapers program of Arcadis (high potential young professionals), then as Chief Digital Officer of Arcadis and lately as Director Tech & Innovation at Loyens & Loeff. Sylke designs and delivers ambitious change programs that really make a difference in creating powerful movements that support business outcomes. She has a pretty rare combination of strong strategic thinking and relentless execution skills, she is a team builder and inspires everyone around her (including myself) to give their best with a graceful and humorous way even under pressure which makes her very fun to work with and super professional at the same time. Definitely one of the most impressive persons I had the opportunity to work with. Julien Cayet, Director Technology & Innovation - Loyens & Loeff

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Sylke Raymakers
mail@sylkeraymakers.com
+31 6 41 27 26 25
www.sylkeraymakers.com

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Do you have any questions or business challenges that you would like to share with me? Please leave me a message so we can discuss over a cup of coffee!

Book: Building Powerful Networks
Haak, T., Drenthen, C., & Raymakers, S.,
(2016). Building Powerful Networks;
The Arcadis Global Shapers Story.
Zeist: The HR Trend Institute.




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