OUR
DISTINCTIVE
QUALITIES

OUR DISTINCTIVE QUALITIES

At UMIO we are driven by a strong desire to expand perspectives. We help individuals and organisations adopt an innovative way of thinking that allows them to gain that competitive edge.

In everything we do, four core qualities guide the route we take in designing and organising learning journeys together with individual professionals and organisations, both in the region and on a global scale.

NAVIGATING COMPLEXITY

UMIO builds transparency in a web of organisational challenges to help you and your organisation probe for effective approaches to increase performance


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FUTURIZED PRACTICE

UMIO broadens horizons beyond the here and now by triggering thoughts about required changes and innovations for making your organisation future-proof


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DYNAMIC CONNECTIONS

UMIO stands at the crossroads of business and academia, connecting and combining different viewpoints that allow you to see more than ever before


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PERSONAL GROWTH

UMIO provides for accelerated opportunities, learning in a dynamic environment, and professional and personal growth in order for you to be ahead and stay ahead


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NAVIGATING COMPLEXITY

In a volatile, ambiguous and globally connected world, each action we take immediately affects many other elements in our environment. Let’s navigate through this complex web of interdependencies hand in hand and take meaningful new steps together!

Navigating complexity means…

  • Adopting a strategic mind-set
  • Fostering perspective-taking and learning to work with contradictions
  • Daring to look beyond the obvious
  • Creating the right conditions for learning
  • Understanding the necessity to stay agile
  • Developing the personal resilience to deal with uncertainty

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“I’m using the insights from this Executive Master already from the day I started the programme.”

THIJS DE HAAN
Business Controller – Canon
Participant Executive Master of Finance and Control

FUTURIZED PRACTICE

Your business can be booming today and redundant tomorrow. Nothing is as delusive as short-term success. Adding value is key, yet staying relevant is a different ball game. UMIO invites you to build a sustainable future for you and your organisation!

Futurized practice means…

  • Anticipating continuous change
  • Learning to keep an open mind
  • Applying proven tools and methodologies
  • Becoming a conduit of fresh ideas
  • Creating relevant value
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“The outcomes of this collaboration are sustainable. We created a new mind-set which is not going away. This will be here to stay!”

FILIP ARNAUT
R&D Director GRS Lab – Puratos
UMIO Corporate Client

DYNAMIC CONNECTIONS

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. Today, knowledge and a strong network need to go hand in hand to make individuals thrive and organisations flourish. UMIO invites you to connect and create an impact together!

Dynamic connections means…

  • Building and bridging networks
  • Learning from a variety of voices
  • Co-creating in a collaborative environment
  • Harnessing resources from academia, industry, and business
  • Thriving in an inclusive and supportive community
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“The collaboration between business, government, and university leads to a unique win-win-win situation.”

PROF. DR. LISA BRÃœGGEN
Professor – Maastricht University
UMIO Academic Partner

PERSONAL GROWTH

Life-long employment has been surpassed by life-long learning. Professionals need to continuously develop themselves to retain their competitive edge. UMIO builds learning environments that actively challenge you to get ahead and stay ahead.

Personal growth means…

  • Acknowledging the need for and impact of life-long learning
  • Reaching beyond your comfort zone
  • Learning from others and allowing others to learn from you
  • Identifying, improving, and using your competencies
  • Building and strengthening professional relations
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“Learning from others’ perspectives, leaving the comfort zone, and daring to make mistakes are the essential elements for personal growth.”

ANIL MENGI
Director Strategic Positioning – Devolo
Participant MaastrichtMBA programme