Building a Skills-Powered Organization With Arcadis’ Freek Matheij

In this episode, Freek Matheij, Global Director of Citizen Development & AI at Arcadis, joins Eileen M. Canady, Chief Marketing Officer at BST Global, for a dynamic conversation about empowering employees through citizen development and strategic upskilling. Freek shares how Arcadis is fostering a culture of innovation by encouraging staff to engage with coding and development tools within clear governance frameworks to ensure responsible use. 

The discussion also explores Arcadis’ goal to become a skills-powered organization where employees are supported in shaping their career paths based on personal strengths and aspirations. This skills-first approach not only fuels individual growth but also gives leadership valuable insights into workforce capabilities.

On the topic of AI, Freek underscores the power of turning the lens inward, focusing on how AI can enhance internal processes and productivity. As he puts it, “It’s really thinking about how you can use AI and how it amplifies your work.” 

Listen to the full episode to hear more from Freek.