Dr. Kjeld H. Aij MBA

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Director Dijkzigt at Erasmus MC

Nieuwkoop, South Holland, Netherlands

Overview

Dr. Kjeld Aij is a Director at Erasmus MC, the largest academic hospital in the Netherlands, with over two decades of experience in healthcare. Originally a nurse, he holds a PhD and is a Master Black Belt, specializing in leading Lean transformations. Colleagues describe him as inspiring, ambitious, and result-oriented.

Outside of his executive role, he co-hosts the "ToekomstZorg" (Future of Care) podcast, exploring innovations in the health sector. He has a background in philosophy and has served as an associate pastor, reflecting a deep interest in meaningful living, purpose, and questioning systemic norms.

Unique fact: He combines his directorship at a major hospital with being a best-selling author and a podcast host.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Rigorous & Demanding

Thorough Evaluator

They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.  They are very proud of what they do. More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.

Topics They Care About

Healthcare Innovation
Co-hosts the "ToekomstZorg" (Future of Care) podcast, where he discusses the future of the Dutch healthcare system with other leaders in the field.
Lean Leadership
He has a PhD on the topic, is a Master Black Belt, and has published numerous articles and books on successfully implementing Lean principles in hospitals.
Systemic Change
His public posts and podcast episodes consistently question the fundamental structures of healthcare, from productivity pressures to how health is created in society.

Media Appearances

Dr. has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2020
Director Dijkzigt at Erasmus MC
10-2009
Research member at Lean Healthcare Research Consortium | Lean Measurement Workgroup
9-2000
Associate pastor at Kerkgenootschap TheChurch
9-2022 - 6-2024
RvC Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics at Eurofins PAMM
12-2020 - 9-2022
Raad van Toezicht at Eurofins PAMM

Education

5-2024 - 4-2025
Education details unavailable from Filosofische School Nederland
2-2023 - 5-2024
Leergang from Filosofische School Nederland

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

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  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Be respectful but crisp

DONT's

  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

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  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dr. Kjeld H.

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