Tim Van Hattum

Critic
DISC Type : C

Program Leader Green Climate Solutions at Wageningen Environmental Research

Wageningen, Gelderland, Netherlands

Overview

Tim van Hattum is the Program Leader for Green Climate Solutions at Wageningen Environmental Research, where he focuses on nature-based solutions for climate change. An author and speaker, he holds an MSc from Wageningen University and an honorary doctorate from the Open Universiteit for his significant contributions to the field.

He is passionate about translating complex climate science into hopeful, actionable narratives for the public. Through his books, such as "Only Planet, " and public speaking engagements, he aims to inspire a collective shift from fatalism to proactive solutions, emphasizing that nature is a key ally in this effort.

He is a primary initiator of NL2120, a widely recognized long-term vision for a climate-resilient and nature-positive Netherlands.

Personality Overview

Objective Thinker

Critic

ROI Driven

They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.  They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others. They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions.

Topics They Care About

Green Climate Solutions
As Program Leader at Wageningen, he is dedicated to developing and promoting nature-based solutions to combat the impacts of climate change.
Climate Storytelling
He authored the book "Only Planet" and uses storytelling and theater lectures to make climate science accessible and inspire a hopeful vision for the future.
Future of Netherlands
He is a driving force behind the NL2120 project, a comprehensive vision for making the Netherlands sustainable and climate-proof by the year 2120.

Media Appearances

Tim has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2017
Program Leader Green Climate Solutions at Wageningen Environmental Research
4-2010 - 3-2017
Senior Projectmanager Water and Climate at Wageningen Environmental Research
11-2006 - 4-2010
Policy advisor at Waterschap Rijn en IJssel
1-2003 - 11-2006
Policy advisor Flood Protection at Provincie Utrecht
9-2002 - 12-2002
Advisor Integrated Water Management at Waternet

Education

2015 - 2015
Climate KIC Pioneers into Practice Programme from EIT Climate KIC
1996 - 1998
MSc from Wageningen University & Research

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Insights For Selling To Tim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.
  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch
  • Tell them what ROI they can expect

DONT's

  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tim is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tim

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tim move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Tim take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Tim

Personality Compatibility


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