Consultancy

Consultancy

A house under construction, only the wooden skeleton is visible

Artwork: Randy Fath

A house under construction, only the wooden skeleton is visible

Artwork: Randy Fath

The power of culture

For the past 25 years, as director of various international cultural organisations, I enjoyed the privilege of setting up collaborations with artists, cultural organisations, creative industry, governments and civil society. Time and again, I was captured by the power of this international cooperation. Where political differences, economic competition and global conflicts drove people apart, cultural cooperation often turned out a deeper understanding, an image or a voice of recognition. These years of dedication to (international) cultural issues and my expertise in strategic management enabled me to develop and implement successful strategies for cultural organisations and governments worldwide.

Independent consultant in the cultural sector

As of 2023, I have established myself as an independent consultant and am excited to further share my experience and expertise: internationally, nationally and locally. For example, I am currently advising the management of 'Ro3kvit, Urban Coalition for Ukraine' on organisational development and issues such as 'fair-play'.

What issues can you come to me for? 

  • Strategic coaching of management (team). You are faced with a lot as a manager of a cultural organisation. Reflection and attention to your most important instrument (yourself) gives you new insights from the helicopter view

  • Temporary management & project management. Due to internal and external factors, an organisation or a project can be temporarily without management or project leadership, where attention and care are still badly needed

  • Development of strategy to increase the international presence and impact of your organisation

  • Guidance of (local) governments in the field of (international) cultural policy and evaluation.

Three baskets next to each other
Three baskets next to each other

'Genuine interest. Knowledge of matters. Clear questions. Great network behind him, and ultimately answers we can move forward with.'

Adviesrol: adviseur voor UAx. Programma higher arts education in Ukraine

Maria Hansen

founder & director of Ro3kvit, Urban Coalition for Ukraine

'Genuine interest. Knowledge of matters. Clear questions. Great network behind him, and ultimately answers we can move forward with.'

Adviesrol: adviseur voor UAx. Programma higher arts education in Ukraine

Maria Hansen

founder & director of Ro3kvit, Urban Coalition for Ukraine

'Cees is an outstanding leader in international cultural collaboration. His unique strategic and holistic approaches effectively connect ideas and people, driving impactful projects that benefit stakeholders.'

Adviesrol: coach en strategie

Menno Liauw

founder of Museums of Tomorrow International

'Cees is an outstanding leader in international cultural collaboration. His unique strategic and holistic approaches effectively connect ideas and people, driving impactful projects that benefit stakeholders.'

Adviesrol: coach en strategie

Menno Liauw

founder of Museums of Tomorrow International

‘Cees behoudt voortdurend een overstijgende blik en weet precies op het juiste moment de vinger op de zere plek te leggen en een spiegel voor te houden. Met zijn ervaring en enthousiasme brengt hij rust en perspectief. Voor wie behoefte heeft aan een stevige reflectie, kan ik Cees van harte aanbevelen’

Adviesrol: coach en strategie

Pepijn Kuyper

Directeur Amerpodia

‘Cees behoudt voortdurend een overstijgende blik en weet precies op het juiste moment de vinger op de zere plek te leggen en een spiegel voor te houden. Met zijn ervaring en enthousiasme brengt hij rust en perspectief. Voor wie behoefte heeft aan een stevige reflectie, kan ik Cees van harte aanbevelen’

Adviesrol: coach en strategie

Pepijn Kuyper

Directeur Amerpodia

Photo of Cees de Graaff
Photo of Cees de Graaff
Photo of Cees de Graaff

Artwork: Romain Huneau

You can contact me directly. I am happy to answer your questions or make an appointment with you.

You can contact me directly. I am happy to answer your questions or make an appointment with you.