Arie is a pragmatist who accommodates his pragmatism in structure, discipline and common sense. He is not afraid to enter untrained paths and take risks. He has done this since his first days in health care, later in the armed forces, and he continues to do so today. 

This has led to his special position as co-author of the Agile Manifesto. In the course of his Agile years Arie has become an expert in the field of business transformations towards Agile on the basis of strategic objectives and link this to very concrete objectives. He focuses on delivering value, bringing efficiency and creating support among stakeholders, through role and chain clarity based on the business model and the work packages. 

The Obeya Association is a community (or “Association”) where Obeya knowledge is developed and experiences are shared. Our platform accommodates a home for Obeya practitioners worldwide. Obeya Association aim to provide all practitioners with the means necessary to work with Obeya effectively. Providing practical Obeya knowledge and inspiring people to start with Obeya. The ultimate aim is to contribute to sustainable and inclusive decision making, benefitting a world in which organizations positively contribute to their surroundings. Obeya Association consolidate Obeya experiences and use cases into this body of knowledge on effective Obeya practice. Then we return this information back into our worldwide network of Obeya Associates. Through this constant cycle we create a dynamic Obeya framework that provides a foundation to work with Obeya.