Dr. Wouter Ten

Professor

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Biography

Wouter ten is a Full Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's School of Business and Economics, specializing in change management and organizational behavior. With extensive experience as a management consultant, he is a founding partner of TEN Change Management and has held various significant roles in organizational governance, including vice-chairman of the supervisory board at Cito. Wouter's scholarly work is focused on evidence-based management and the effective design of organizations. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and authored nineteen books on topics such as leadership, change management, and organizational strategy. His research interests include behavioral change and evidence-based practices in management, demonstrated through his involvement in international projects, including a European Commission initiative across 14 countries. Wouter's contributions to the academic community have been recognized with awards, including the McGregor Award for his impactful work on change management interventions. He continues to teach and supervise PhD candidates, promoting a strong connection between academic research and practical application in the field of change management.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Leading academic in change management and organizational behavior.

Partner Consultant

2004-01-01 — Present

TEN Change Management • Netherlands

Co-founder and senior consultant specializing in organizational change.

Member of Supervisory Board

2015-01-01 — Present

Cito • Netherlands

Oversaw educational assessment and development initiatives.

Awards

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McGregor Award

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Dutch Publication Prize

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.