René de Baaij

From System to Meaning

How AI Is Transforming the Underlying Dynamics of Professionals,

Management, Leadership, and Organizational Culture

We support leaders, teams, and organisations in meaningful transformation—combining rigorous diagnosis with psychodynamic depth and demonstrable results—so people, leadership, and culture can stand firm in the AI (R)evolution.

René de Baaij

  • What If We Are Truly Allowed to Disagree

    This blog explores how tolerating fundamental differences is essential for leadership, collaboration, and societal resilience.

  • When the System Grinds to a Halt

    This blog explores how disruptions in systems—from strikes to silent withdrawal—are not malfunctions to be smoothed over, but signals that tell us something essential about respect, capacity, and balance.

  • AI and Humanity

    This blog explores how AI in HR processes can increase efficiency, but may also reduce human closeness. How do we preserve humanity when systems take over more and more of our work?

  • Limits to Technological Autonomy

    This blog explores how AI regulation can help safeguard human agency in a time when technology is becoming increasingly autonomous. How can we, as leaders, find the balance between innovation and ethics?

  • AI in Election Campaigns

    This blog explores how AI bots influence election campaigns, and how leaders can maintain a balance between technological progress and ethical responsibility.

  • Where Boundaries and Difference Meet

    This blog explores how freedom of expression and respect for difference can reinforce one another within organizations and society. What does it ask of leaders to reverse polarization and create space for an honest yet constructive conversation?

  • When Steering Becomes an Obstacle

    This blog explores how centralized steering in education policy can lead to distance, powerlessness, and resistance. What does it ask of leaders to find a balance between providing direction and allowing space?

  • The Human in the Algorithm

    Deze blog onderzoekt hoe we kunnen zorgen dat algoritmes ondersteunend zijn aan menselijke waarden, in plaats van dat ze ons gedrag ongemerkt bepalen.

  • Control and the Space for the Unknown

    This blog explores how our drive for control can sometimes stand in the way of creativity, growth, and collaboration. How can we make space for the unknown while still maintaining a sense of grounding?

  • What Do You Give Up

    Deze blog verkent de momenten waarop we iets van onszelf prijsgeven — uit liefde, loyaliteit of noodzaak — en de momenten waarop we juist onze grenzen bewaken. Hoe herkennen we wat kan wijken en wat wezenlijk is voor onze eigenheid en integriteit?

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