Certified trainer

Dennis van de Rieth

Dennis van de Rieth is a Senior Agile coach and Obeya trainer at Gladwell Academy/Highberg.

Dennis van de Rieth is an experienced Obeya Coach, trained and accredited by the Obeya Association and as a Specialist in Leading with Obeya. He excels in setting up and coaching Obeya practices at operational, tactical, and strategic levels. With his extensive knowledge and hands-on experience, he helps organizations effectively implement the Obeya method, significantly enhancing collaboration and performance.

In addition, Dennis is a Senior Agile Coach and Trainer at Gladwell Academy/Highberg specialized in guiding organizations towards better collaboration and performance. He has a broad and in-depth knowledge of Agile methodologies.

His certifications include Professional Scrum Master (PSM), Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO), and SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC). Dennis holds a bachelor’s degree in Policing and has completed additional training in Intervention Science, Coaching, and Guidance Science. He has also undertaken various courses in communication and team coaching, further enhancing his expertise.

With years of experience within the National Police and various municipalities, Dennis excels in change management and organizational development. He helps teams to become more independent and take responsibility for their own growth and the value they deliver. This allows teams to work better together and adapt to changes more effectively.

Dennis is known for his inquisitiveness, analytical skills and creativity. He combines an innovative approach with a strong focus on the human aspect of organizational development. In his work he strives to achieve practical and sustainable changes together with others.

Outside his professional life, Dennis holds an active and sportive life. He is involved in the board of various associations and has a passion for cooking, especially barbecuing. Dennis enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, which further highlights his people-oriented approach.