Experienced international trainer with a background in creativity
Rody Vonk, based in the Netherlands, boasts over two decades of entrepreneurial experience, beginning his career as a creative concept developer in advertising agencies before transitioning to marketing and communication strategies. Currently, he is a renowned trainer and facilitator in innovation, design thinking, and creativity. He has authored and co-authored two books on innovation and has trained thousands of professionals across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. His highly interactive workshops and training sessions, characterized by a learning-by-doing approach, empower teams and organizations to initiate and sustain innovation.
Interactive, learning-by-doingĀ workshops and trainings
The trainings Rody facilitates are characterized by the combination of theory andĀ practical group work. Hands-on activities and group discussion as well as interactiveĀ exercises and the application of different tools and techniques blend throughout hisĀ trainings.
In his courses, Rody employs design thinking, lean startup methodologies, and the FORTH innovation method to cultivate an innovative mindset among participants. His training sessions emphasize practical group work, blending theoretical knowledge with hands-on activities, group discussions, and interactive exercises. Rody's global impact is evident in the diverse organizations he has collaborated with, including 3M, Deloitte UK, MTN Ghana, HSBC, Bank Muscat Oman, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, BNP Paribas, McDonald's, the Red Cross, and various government ministries. He works internationally and has previously facilitated programs in Accra (Ghana), Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Amsterdam, Brussels, Munich, and London.
