Join us for this session on 'Building the 21st Century Workplace' with Arko van Brakel!

Arko van Brakel (1968) is Dutch entrepreneur with a very clear purpose: inspiring entrepreneurship and innovation. Together with the Brazilian entrepreneur Ricardo Semler, he started the Semco Style Institute. As a co-founder and chief inspiration officer of this international institute, Arko is devoted to inspiring people to become the very best version of themselves. In Arko’s vision, an entrepreneurial mindset and an agile, innovative way of working are more relevant than ever. 

Organizations have to deal with exponential, disruptive changes. The old-fashioned linear approach is not the way to deal with these challenges. Hierarchies are not the answer anymore: History showed us that building pyramids lead to creating mummies. How do you prepare yourself and your organization for the unpredictable? And how do you truly become agile? And what’s needed to embrace experiments and failures in order to re-invent your future and adopt tomorrow's business models? And how do you stay attractive as an employer while millennials join your team? 

Together with his audience, Arko explores answers to these and other challenges. He always combines his entrepreneurial and leadership experience and personal wisdom with practical tips and tricks, scientific insights, good stories, a good sense of humor and a refreshingly vulnerable approach. It’s all about being in control without controlling! 

Moderated by Anand Sudarshan, Founder & Director, Sylvant Advisors