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Creative Problem Solving 2030
Creative Problem Solving (CPS2030) is a prime example of experience based learning.

In each session we deal with one strategic challenge. The case owner faces a choice. Rather than bringing in a consultant, he wants to learn from peers from other worlds. We question and inspire each other and come to recommendations, some of which turned out to be game changers in our companies.
At the next session we follow up what happened with our good advice. In this way we inspire each other and our organisations on our paths towards 2030. A reporter makes a detailed, confidential report of each session.
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Two participants from 2003, Indaver and Metsä, are still on board, five more are members for already 8 to 12 years. In February 2025, we will celebrate our 88th session on our road towards 2030.
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A mix of backgrounds with CEO's, marketeers, HR and supply chain, business unit leaders from profit and non profit give birth to a wide range of perspectives.
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Total trust and confidentiality, width and depth distinguish us from similar formulas. You give a lot, you get more in return.
Questions from past sessions
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How do I switch from product to service sales?
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Do I go for organic growth and/or acquisitions?
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How do I keep a good balance between focus and diversification?
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How do I deal with the clash of cultures in our merger?
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How do I win the "war for talent and retention”?
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How do I translate our core values into behaviour?
Each group consists of a fixed core plus a few tasters.
Their profile? A leading role in their organisation, eager to learn and willing to share.
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Practical
Your first session is at an attractive rate. Afterwards, you and the group evaluate if you are ready for a yearly subscription for 3 sessions. All sessions are residential and take place in inspiring environments.
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Timing
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Year 2025
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12/13 February
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11/12 June
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7/8 October
Year 2026
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10/11 February
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9/10 June
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13/14 October

Marc Van den Steen
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Marc was EAME Reservations Sales Director at ITT Sheraton and later Customer Care Director Europe for Alliente. In 2003 he started an ERFA intervision group for the Swedish Management Institute IFL in Brussels. IFL left Belgium in 2005. Since then Marc continued with this same ERFA group under the CPS2030 brand as an independent consultant.
Would you like to attend a trial session?
​Mail Marc at marc@cps2030.com or call +32 472 860093 to arrange a live or online meeting.