Dr. Ard Pieter De Man

Professor

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Biography

Ard-Pieter de Man is a Full Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in ecosystems, new organizational forms, alliances, networks, and open innovation partnerships. He has published fifteen books and thirty articles in international refereed journals, alongside 50 additional articles in books and journals. His research focuses on designing organizations that can easily adapt to ever-changing market demands. He obtained his PhD in 1996 from Erasmus University Rotterdam and has extensive experience as a boardroom consultant in strategy and innovation within organizations. De Man leads several research projects in his field and is involved in teaching management consulting courses. He has served on various scientific boards and has participated in several high-profile consulting projects that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. His teaching and research endeavors aim to contribute to knowledge development in the areas of agile organizational forms and business model innovations.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

1996-01-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam

Teaching and researching in the area of management.

Lid Scientific Board

2018-12-28 — Present

Braincompass • Rotterdam

Advising on scientific matters.

Directeur

2020-01-01 — Present

Organizational Revolution • Rotterdam

Leading the company focused on organizational change.

Directeur

2021-09-01 — Present

Janjorem BV • Rotterdam

Managing consulting services.

Hoogleraar

2025-11-01 — Present

NLDA • Breda

Engaging in academic teaching and research.

Awards

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Atos Consulting Publication Prize

2009-01-01
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Societal Paper Southern Management Association

2013-11-05
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Industry Innovation Decade Award

2024-06-14
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Ooa Prijs

2001-01-01

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.