prof. dr. Mirjam van Praag

Topics

1. 1. Entrepreneurial Leadership and 'Corporate Entrepreneurship'

   Are organisations still entrepreneurial enough? How can boards and teams ensure they remain open to innovation and retain the agility required in today’s rapidly changing world? Drawing on her experience and research, van Praag demonstrates how surprisingly simple it can be to foster entrepreneurial behaviour—and to prevent it from being stifled by rules, procedures, and risk management.

2. 2. Leadership in Transition

   How do you lead in a time of rapid technological, societal, and economic change? Van Praag shares insights on transformational leadership, inclusive leadership, and the importance of trust and transparency.

3. 3. Entrepeneurship and innovation

   What makes an entrepreneur successful? How can entrepreneurship be fostered within organisations? Drawing on years of research and experience, Van Praag offers practical tools for innovation and entrepreneurial thinking.

4. 4. Diversity and Inclusion

   As a female leader in a world often dominated by men—and drawing on engaging experimental research—Van Praag speaks with both authority and nuance about the pitfalls and biases surrounding diversity, as well as the power of diverse perspectives in decision-making, innovation, wellbeing, and organisational performance.

5. 5. The Role of Science in Policy and Governance

   In an era where facts are under pressure, Van Praag advocates for evidence-based policymaking. She illustrates how science and governance can reinforce one another, and how leaders can make decisions grounded in both data and values.