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Making Impact<\/h3>\n

Enhance your progress by collaboration<\/h1>\n

You are a researcher. You collaborate with other researchers and with other stakeholders. Or you support academic collaboration. You want to make an impact. <\/strong> You have a plan, a vision for the future, you know where you want to go. You can make a difference, you know it. But you cannot do it on your own. Collaboration is the only way to make your plan or vision materialize. But that turns out to be more difficult than expected. And then? Then you call me. I\u2019ll organise it for you. I make sure that the collaboration becomes successful, your plans become reality, and that the pace is kept up. My focus is both on attaining the end goals and on building a future-proof collaboration.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/monieklijster.nl\/en\/services\/” button_text=”View services” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”16px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#FEAD0B” button_border_color=”#FEAD0B” button_border_radius=”3px” button_font=”|600|||||||” button_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”|20px|||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_bg_color__hover=”#000000″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_border_color__hover=”#000000″][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/monieklijster.nl\/en\/collaborative-minds-academy\/” button_text=”View training” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”16px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#A09EA8″ button_border_color=”#A09EA8″ button_border_radius=”3px” button_font=”|600|||||||” button_use_icon=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_bg_color__hover=”#000000″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_border_color__hover=”#000000″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/monieklijster.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/placeholder-header-3.jpg” custom_padding_tablet=”25%||25%||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”30%||30%||true|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” admin_label=”Divider Image” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” height_tablet=”100px” height_phone=”100px” height_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FEAD0B” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” max_width=”1248px” custom_padding=”12px||12px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”17px” link_font=”|600|||on|||#000000|” link_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”30px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” header_3_font=”Source Sans Pro|600||on|||||” header_3_font_size=”16px” text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” hover_enabled=”0″ header_2_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_2_font_size_phone=”26px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

We all collaborate, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s easy. Download my free e-book<\/a> and discover how collaboration really works.<\/p>\n

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Making the difference<\/h3>\n

I bring future-proof results<\/h2>\n

I am Moniek Lijster, collaboration architect, specialised in collaboration across the boundaries of disciplines and organisations. I bring the right people together, in the right organisational form, with the right conversation. In co-creation. Intuitively, I know what is needed. For one person or in a group. As a collaboration architect, I am a facilitator, programme manager, process manager, project leader, consortium builder and policy officer all in one. I build the bridge while crossing it. <\/strong> I ensure overview, a relaxed atmosphere and mutual respect. Meanwhile, I keep a steady pace. This is how I help you bring about your vision of the future. You can contact me if you want to organise one, if you are looking for a facilitator of your collaborative process, or if you need a temporary worker.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||on||||” text_text_color=”#FEAD0B” text_font_size=”17px” link_option_url=”https:\/\/monieklijster.nl\/en\/contact\/” global_colors_info=”{}” text_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” text_text_color__hover=”#6A9EC4″]<\/p>\n

Contact<\/p>\n

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More info<\/p>\n

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I guide you through your inter-\/transdisciplinary process and help you build your collaboration.<\/p>\n

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Collaborative Minds Academy: for research managers, with theory, skills and reflection on collaboration.<\/p>\n

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[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Quote Sectie” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#e2e2e5″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” bottom_divider_height=”25px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”960px” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/monieklijster.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/style-8.png” custom_padding=”2%||2%||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Parisienne||||||||” text_font_size=”36px” text_line_height=”1.2em” text_orientation=”center” text_font_size_tablet=”30px” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]’I elevated joint progress to an art. Even when matters are complex and when opinions and interests differ.'[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Curve Header Sectie” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#e2e2e5″ custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”||||true|false” top_divider_style=”wave” top_divider_color=”#e2e2e5″ top_divider_height=”25px” top_divider_arrangement=”above_content” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” top_divider_height=”25px” top_divider_arrangement=”above_content” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/monieklijster.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/moniek-lijster-samenwerking.jpg” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” admin_label=”Divider Image” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” height_tablet=”427px” height_phone=”300px” height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”8%|12%|8%|4%|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”10%|14%|10%|10%|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”14%||||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” header_line_height=”1.2em” header_2_font_size=”30px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” header_3_font=”Source Sans Pro|600||on|||||” header_3_font_size=”16px” custom_padding=”||20px||false|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_2_font_size_phone=”26px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Working Together<\/h3>\n

Unlocking everyone\u2019s potential<\/h2>\n

People intrigue me. By how they act, by what they say. Especially when things become complex, if several stakeholders are jointly working on a vision or because of opposite interests.
\nEveryone sees where the work has to lead to, and yet nothing changes or things move too slowly. Recognisable? Moving forward regardless in such a situation is something I have elevated to an art as a collaboration architect. Moving forward is something we do together. And in co-creation, so that we unlock everyone’s potential. Only then can we make a real difference.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/monieklijster.nl\/en\/about-me\/” button_text=”About me” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”16px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#FEAD0B” button_border_color=”#FEAD0B” button_border_radius=”3px” button_font=”|600|||||||” button_use_icon=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_bg_color__hover=”#000000″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_border_color__hover=”#000000″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F4F4F4″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#f4f4f4 57%|#ffffff 57%” custom_padding=”||20px||false|false” background_last_edited=”on|phone” use_background_color_gradient_tablet=”on” background_color_gradient_stops_tablet=”#f4f4f4 38%|#ffffff 38%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”960px” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/monieklijster.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/style-2.png” custom_padding=”2%||2%||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Parisienne||||||||” text_font_size=”36px” text_line_height=”1.2em” text_orientation=”center” text_font_size_tablet=”30px” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]’As collaboration architect, I am facilitator, programme manager, process facilitator, project leader, consortium builder and policy officer all in one.'[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” link_font=”|600|||||||” link_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_line_height=”1.2em” header_2_font_size=”30px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” header_3_font=”Source Sans Pro|600||on|||||” header_3_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#FEAD0B” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”8%|6%|12%|6%|false|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_2_font_size_phone=”26px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

About me<\/h3>\n

What do I have to offer?<\/h2>\n