The Power of an Appreciative Perspective

The Power of an Appreciative Perspective

How Appreciative Inquiry Brought Movement to a Hospital’s Medical Specialist Training Programmes

February 2026
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ABSTRACT

The authors work at Erasmus MC (University Medical Center Rotterdam), one of the largest academic hospitals in the Netherlands, where they advise on future-proof training for young doctors (residents) to become medical specialists. They participated in the Appreciative Inquiry Learning Network conducted by Kessels & Smit in 2024–2025.

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Author: Berry Nijveld

Berry Nijveld, an educational scientist from the University of Twente, specialises in human resource and organisational development. He has advised multinationals and the Dutch National Police, focusing on leadership and change processes. He is a senior advisor for medical postgraduate education at Erasmus MC.

Contact: b.nijveld@erasmusmc.nl

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Author: Frederica Jousma

Frederica Jousma, an educational scientist and founder of the OASE Academy, specialises in educational and organisational development in the medical context. She has been an advisor, project lead, and academy manager in various hospitals. Currently she focuses on learning culture improvement, innovation, and change management in postgraduate medical education at Erasmus MC.

Contact: f.jousma@erasmusmc.nl

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