Thimon de Jong

Thimon de Jong

Thimon de Jong is a passionate, high-energy speaker who excels in storytelling and interactivity. His talks focus on how people will behave in future and what this means for your organsiation today. In December, 2022 he published his new book ‘Future Human Behavior – understanding what people are going to do next’

Thimon de Jong is the founder of WHETSTON / strategic foresight, a think tank on on future human behaviour, business strategy & leadership. His expertise is answering the question: how will people behave in the future and what does this mean for leaders & their organisation’s strategy? Thimon travels the world as a speaker and executive trainer. Moreover, he lectures at the social psychology department of Utrecht University. His very popular keynotes are rooted in research and always include a series of practical, strategic take-aways. Thimon also offer’s tailored Masterclasses for corporate clients, to learn more contact us here.  

In December, 2022 Thimon published his book ‘Future Human Behavior – understanding what people are going to do next’.

Thimon’s Keynote Topics

 

Future Human Behaviour in a Post-Covid World

It is time to envision how we will come out of this Covid crisis (the so-called transition/compensation period) and the world after the pandemic. What do the roaring twenties have in store for us and how to practically think about that post-Covid world?

High-Trust Leadership in Low-Trust Times

What can leaders do to increase trust – in their organisations and in themselves? How will high-trust partnerships be build in the 2020’s? What are the implications on decision making of a low-trust / post-truth society?

The Human Side of a Digital / Virtual Future

How to strike the perfect ‘digital balance’: combining the best of the virtual ánd the physical. And how will people step aboard the next generation of new technology? How to overcome ‘algorithm aversion’ – from a consumer and leadership perspective?

Future Proof Leadership / The Nurse Mentality

What kind of leadership coming out of the Covid-19 Pandemic? Based on the needs and fears of people around the globe, a leadership style needs to be adopted that is about caring for employees, customers, stakeholders and oneself.

Mental Health in The 2020’S

Talking about mental health & resilience are part of the ‘new normal.’ What are the future expectations for the 2020’s? And most importantly: how can mental health be improved, both internally (employees) and externally (customers)?

The Future of Work(ing from home)

What is the future of work? How much WFH / remote work /hybrid work are we going to do? And how to attract the next generation of workers: what does the talent of the future want? How to attract and keep them?

What people say about Thimon de Jong

“Absolutely. Engaging. Inspiring. Motivating. Enlightening. Couldn’t ask more of a speaker.”

“His expert views put a totally new light on current reality, and most importantly, where to go next.”

“Insight, inspiration and wonder.”

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Topics

  • Future Human Behaviour in a Post-Covid World
  • High-Trust Leadership in Low-Trust Times
  • The Human Side of a Digital / Virtual Future
  • Future Proof Leadership / The Nurse Mentality
  • Mental Health in The 2020’S
  • The Future of Work(ing from home)