International authority on High Performance Organisations and Performance Management
Dr. Dr. André de Waal MBA
André de Waal is an author and expert in performance oriented behaviour and High Performance Organisations. André has a unique ability to make scientific research practically applicable for organisations.
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About Dr. André de Waal MBA
Dr. André de Waal MBA is a globally recognised expert, author, and speaker on High Performance Organisations (HPO) and performance-driven behaviour. He is the Academic Director of the HPO Center, (former) guest lecturer at Erasmus University, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Cranfield University (UK), and an advisor to leading organisations worldwide.
Known for his engaging style and sharp insights, André combines humour with a clear message: achieving lasting high performance requires both discipline and courage. He bridges the gap between academic research and practical application, making complex ideas directly actionable for leaders and teams.
Nationally and internationally, André is one of the most in-demand experts in organisational excellence, high-performance organisations and high-performing managerial leaders. He has been named among the Top 10 Most Influential Management Thinkers by Managementboek.nl for his pioneering work on High Performance Organisations. His research and publications have earned multiple international awards.
André holds degrees from Leiden University (MSc), Northeastern University Boston (MBA), and a PhD from the Free University Amsterdam. Earlier in his career, he was partner at Arthur Andersen and Holland Consulting Group, advising executive teams on strategy execution and organisational performance; and professor Organisational Effectiveness at the Maastricht School of Management.
Over the past two decades, André has delivered keynotes and advisory projects in more than fifty countries across five continents, including China, Vietnam, the United States, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa. His work has inspired governments, Fortune 500 companies, and non-profit organisations to focus on what truly drives long-term performance.
He has written over 500 articles and 37 management books, including internationally acclaimed titles on High Performance Organisations and strategic performance management. His work has been featured by The Conference Board, Chief Learning Officer, MSNBC.com, Leadership Excellence, NRC, and Management Team.\
With a unique mix of scientific depth, practical experience, and authenticity, André de Waal is the global thought leader who helps organisations see what really matters … and how to sustain excellence.
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Henk W. Broeders
“The HPO Framework of André de Waal, described in this well-written book, is based on solid scientific and practical research and its working has been tested at actual organizations. This makes De Waal's framework the first one to actually help managers improve in a sustainable manner.”
Huw T. Owen
"The HPO methodology provided a perfect means of benchmarking where we were, telling us what good looked like, the things that we really needed to focus on, a target to aim for and the means to measure our progress – excellent."
Carel Maasland
“Culture is very important at HPOs and the HPO research by André de Waal provides us with a tool for thinking in terms of the long run.”
Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries
“The infamous American actress Mae West once said: “An ounce of performance is worth pounds of promises.” Finally, a book that goes beyond “promises” but gives greater clarity about the essential contributing factors of high performance organizations. This pioneering work of Dr. de Waal is a must read for people interested in this subject.”