Blogs and events | Brenda Engels

Launch of the Network for Strong Women

An evening full of courage, leadership and connection at Stadion Galgenwaard

How do you inspire young girls to pursue a future in IT?

How do you show young girls that working in IT can be fun creative and versatile? For example by taking part in Girls’ Day.

Kindje met FC Utrecht sjaal op voetbalveld bij FC Utrecht.

Kidsday at Conclusion

On Saturday 11 April, Stadium Galgenwaard was all about Kidsday.

Judith swims for Swim4Brains

Marketing manager at Yellowtail Conclusion swims 22 kilometres to raise money for Swim4Brains.

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From international collaboration to a new life in the Netherlands

A personal new adventure, and a fresh start at Yellowtail Conclusion.

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Conclusion Impact Bos: AI lab for biodiversity

AI is surprisingly effective at mapping biodiversity, as demonstrated by the Conclusion Impact Forest.

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Holidays across the border

At Conclusion, colleagues around the world celebrate in their own way, from Carnaval in Den Bosch to Santos Populares in Portugal.

The power of female leadership: Eefje Albers

For Eefje Albers, leadership is all about balance: A combination of styles ensures attention to people, cooperation and decisiveness.

International talent is about more than cutting costs

Deploying international IT talent is at the heart of OneShore, Conclusion’s near‑ and offshoring service offering with locations in Portugal and South Africa.

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Support for your family through OpenUp also strengthens your own wellbeing

We believe that you can truly work productively and with enjoyment when you are mentally well and when the people around you are too.

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Front Runners through the eyes of the participants

A development track that supports current and future leaders in their growth.

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SNOWTASTIC in Flachau: three days of enjoyment!

It has now become an annual tradition. Going on a ski trip together with colleagues from various Conclusion companies.

Creating sustainable opportunities for young people

Discover how Morgens Conclusion and Conclusion Consulting collaborate with JINC and 3X3 Unites.

Sharing and learning together, that's the power of the AI Guild

Jeroen and Jack tell you how experts share their knowledge, learn from each other and achieve successes thanks to the AI Guild.

World cITizens @ Work project has changed my life

After a difficult and uncertain time, the World cITizens @ Work project changed Ibrahim’s life with a career start in IT. Read his story.

Recap of a succesful Red Hat Summit

Conclusion demonstrated what happens when technology, vision, and collaboration come together.

Pim’s vision on sustainability at Conclusion

From sustainable IT to social inclusion: discover how Conclusion embeds sustainability across the organisation and creates measurable impact.

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Lotte Egbertzen on stage at MEETUP XL

Lotte, branch manager at myBrand Conclusion, spoke at MEETUP XL – Women in ICT.

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Impactful e-learning at Bevolkingsonderzoek Nederland

Bright Alley developed an e-learning to enable early detection of cancer. Jeanne-Marie is involved in this project as a business developer.

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Women in position: the power of female leadership

In this interview, we meet eight female executives from different companies in the Conclusion ecosystem.

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Recap Tour de Conclusion

Cycling, connecting and inspiring. 60 sporty colleagues had the opportunity to explore the Veluwe together with clients and former professional cyclists.

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Biggest challenge for women in the workplace?

We asked people on the street.

The power of female leadership: Petra Maréchal

Lotte, vestigingsdirecteur myBrand Conclusion sprak op MEETUP XL – Vrouwen in ICT.

Conclusion awarded second place in MT500 for employer excellence in the IT sector

We zijn trots op de tweede plaats in de MT500-ranglijst van MT/Sprout op het thema werkgeverschap in de IT-sector.

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Internal mobility at Conclusion

The Conclusion ecosystem offers endless room for growth. With over 30 companies, the opportunities to develop yourself are limitless.

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Multiple generations in the workplace: the power of difference

At Conclusion, we work with multiple generations in the workplace. From Baby Boomers to Generation Z, each with their own style, experience, and strengths.

The power of female leadership: Corianne Visser

Corianne finds value in looking at diverse perspectives in leadership, rather than gender differences.

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Former colleagues working together again

New colleagues regularly start at Conclusion who have come in via via. This is how Chris started with us after being referred by Roy.

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Making real work of social issues

Sustainability and social issues: take a look behind the scenes at Pako and his job as a consultant at Morgens.

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Women in Position: successful project at Mateco

An all-female team from Conclusion MBS is delivering Dynamics 365 rollouts at mateco. Read the inspiring story of these women in IT!

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Working as an intern in the Netherlands and Portugal.

Annika did it at Conclusion. During my internship, I learned about sustainability and even started thinking about my own emissions.

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In pole position in your field: our colleague Rutger

Rutger is managing consultant sustainability at Conclusion Consulting. He helps companies deal responsibly with the environment and society.

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New colleague through your own network

Conclusion regularly welcomes new colleagues who have joined through word of mouth. Martijn started last year as a data scientist after being referred by Roel.

The power of female leadership: Petra van Zeeland

Petra finds value in looking at diverse perspectives in leadership, rather than gender differences.

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How Young myBrand connects young colleagues

Sander de Been from myBrand Conclusion takes you into the world of Young myBrand.

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How KWD Next creates new dynamics

Koen van Lochem of KWD Result Management tells you about the importance of KWD Next for both the talent and the organisation.

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Developing talent at Young Morgens

Lianka Bruijnen of Morgens Conclusion takes you into the world of Young Morgens.

Young Talent: more than a fresh perspective

Connecting young talent with each other and the organization. Within the companies in the ecosystem, there are various youth initiatives.

Responsible handling of AI

Friso, Lead Responsible AI, developed a framework that helps organizations stay within the right AI boundaries. Read the blog!

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Kim makes tailor-made suits for women and is a front end developer

Kim loves variety and staying busy. So, the combination of a full-time job at Conclusion and running her own business works well for her.

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A career on and off the pitch: Laolu impresses at Conclusion

A conversation with intern and goalkeeper Laolu. A unique collaboration between FC Utrecht, ROC Midden Nederland, and Conclusion!

Conclusion on Stage - 25 March 2025 Utrecht

Colleagues from different companies presented on a variety of topics. A great opportunity to get to know Conclusion!

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In pole position in your field: our colleague Skip

Many colleagues at Conclusion are at the forefront of their fields. So is Skip. With his expertise and drive, he is a front runner in the field of GenAI.

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Knowledge sharing in the Conclusion Architecture Board

Find out how the CAB promotes knowledge sharing, leverages emerging technologies and strengthens cooperation within Conclusion's IT expert companies.

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Coaching leadership on the field and in the workplace

Maarten Versteeg is a change management consultant at Conclusion Consulting as well as a lacrosse coach. Read his blog.

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New career in IT at Conclusion

Esat started a career in IT thanks to World cITizens @ Work and learned Dutch at the same time. Read his story.

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Working in blended teams

Lotte, branch director of myBrand Conclusion, spoke at MEETUP XL – Women in ICT.

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Low-code is still the craft of software development

Sharing knowledge is a top priority at Conclusion, says Anthony Dickinson, CTO at Conclusion Low Code Company. Read his story now.

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From intern to marketing hero: Joep's internship

Would his favourite subject of marketing at Erasmus University have the potential to grow into a career?

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Mirthe's contribution to a future-proof Coast Guard

As a learning consultant, Mirthe translates client challenges into innovative digital learning solutions.

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The added value of optimal cooperation

Rik van der Klooster's strategic insights and drive have led to a new, impactful role within Conclusion.

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Colleagues at the heart of Conclusion's employership

We are only too happy to encourage development. How can we support and facilitate them? Yvette, Manager People & Organisation, explains more in her blog.