👋 Hi there!
My name is Maarten and people call me an internship expert. I wrote books on the subject and give keynotes, lots of ‘em. I have a bachelor in Human Resources Management, a Masters degree in Military History and I am currently self-employed. I train and consult teams and boardrooms on the opportunities of internships, Generations on the workfloor and the future of work.
Want to know more about that? Check my website
I started this Substack; ‘Cultus Praxis’ as my (not so) secret laboratory where I experiment with ideas and thoughts surrounding the recruitment and employment of interns.
‘Cultus Praxis' can be seen as the "Cultivation of Practice" or "Culture in Action." This title suggests a focus on the practical implementation of cultural values and the development of talent through real-world exposure.
Viewing the labor market through the prism of internships, I experiment with metaphors, analogies, references, and striking similarities in all that I encounter. Here, you will not find simplistic 'five tips to...' articles; instead, this space is dedicated to contemplations, ideas, and reflections in which I explore the intricacies of mentorship and the dynamics of workplace learning.
By diverging into all kinds of sideways and by weaving together different perspectives I hope a new, more nuanced perspective will emerge on how internships can serve as a microcosm for broader economic and social dynamics in society and in the workplace. And as a great investment in recruitment, onboarding, employer branding and retention.
If you know what you are doing, that is.
Join me as I channel my inner Jacques Cousteau and dive into the myriad ways that internships can influence, challenge, and enrich both the individual and the collective fabric of our work environments. 👌🏽
I hope it gives you valuable insights, new ideas, or just a fun read.
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I also have another substack. It’s my weekly newsletter on (guess what) internships. It’s called ‘Werf Slim’ (‘Recruit Smart’) and it’s in Dutch.
