Amsterdam Research Project

Gaining new insights for the acquisition phase 💼 Recently, the Amsterdam Research Project team had the pleasure of attending a sales training led by former ARP members Thomas Vromen and Daan Rus. They shared valuable insights on how to approach potential partners effectively, communicate ARP’s unique value, and build strong, lasting connections. The interactive session helped us refine our approach and represent ARP with even more confidence during the acquisition phase. A big thank you to Thomas and Daan for their time, energy, and expertise! 🙌 #AmsterdamResearchProject #SalesTraining #ProfessionalDevelopment #ARP2026

🌏 The Amsterdam Research Project 2026 is heading to Vietnam! We’re excited to announce that the Amsterdam Research Project (ARP) has officially started its acquisition phase! As a team of 20 ambitious master’s students from the School of Business & Economics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, we conduct tailor-made business research for Dutch and international companies seeking to explore opportunities in emerging economies. After another successful edition in Indonesia last year, we are now focusing on Vietnam, one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing markets. Through a combination of desk research and fieldwork on location, our mission is to help organizations gain strategic insights and identify growth potential in this dynamic and rapidly developing country. 📩 Interested in collaborating? We’re currently looking for companies eager to discover Vietnam’s potential. Reach out to us at [email protected] or visit our website for more information: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d3mZTqhn #ARP2026 #Vietnam #Research #Consulting #InternationalBusiness #VUAmsterdam #Aureus #Teamwork #EmergingMarkets #GlobalGrowth

Looking back on 6 memorable and insightful weeks in Indonesia with the Amsterdam Research Project 2024-2025. Interested in joining next year’s edition in Vietnam as a consultant? The deadline is approaching: Wednesday, September 10! Send your CV and motivation letter to [email protected] Are you a company interested in participating? Visit our website for more information: https://lnkd.in/d3mZTqhn

The Amsterdam Research Project ‘26 is going to Vietnam!🇻🇳 Applications are now open; sent your CV + motivation letter to [email protected] (deadline 10th of September).

We had the privilege of attending a well-organized and highly engaging training evening hosted by ITDS Business Consultants at their impressive office. From the moment we were warmly welcomed, it was clear we were in for a valuable experience. The evening began with a tour of the ITDS Business Consultants facilities, setting the tone for a productive session. The training focused on key professional skills, including: • Enhancing communication and interview techniques 🗣️ • Developing active listening and effective questioning skills • Navigating cultural differences in diverse environments • Mastering the art of giving and receiving constructive feedback 🔄 💡 Interactive Learning: The training incorporated a variety of learning formats, including group activities, workshops, and individual exercises. This dynamic approach ensured that everyone could actively participate and gain practical insights. Highlights of the Evening: • Sharing a delicious pizza dinner • Gaining inspiration from Floor’s experiences as a former ARP member 🗨️ • Engaging in interactive assignments that were both thought-provoking and enjoyable 🎯 Key Takeaways: The evening was both educational and enjoyable, providing us with essential skills that we are excited to apply in our ongoing work here in Indonesia 🌏. We are grateful to ITDS Business Consultants for their hospitality and for hosting such an impactful session. Thank you Floor van der Pas. And a special thanks to everyone who made this evening possible! We look forward to future opportunities to learn and grow together. 🙌 #ProfessionalDevelopment #TrainingEvening #TeamBuilding

A field visit to Belgium! 🇧🇪🌿 Last week, Isa Kors, Julius Tempelaars, Thijmen Kortekaas and Lotte Sophie van Langen travelled to Belgium to visit two ClimateParks. We were kindly invited by Ron Gerards as part of our project for CAPPS ClimateParks, where we’re researching the potential of CAPPS ClimateParks in Indonesia. Our day with CAPPS started with a tour and presentation of CAPPS at -Ron’s headquarters in Landen, Belgium. After this, the group visited the first park of the day: The “Sonvalbos”. Amazing to see how Ron’s mission was coming to fruition in this park. The second park the team visited was the “Lange Bemden”, a great example of Ron’s water retention mission for CAPPS. Seeing it with our own eyes gave us valuable insights and a great idea of what a Climate Park looks like. We’re now more prepared than ever to continue this project and take our research to the next level in Indonesia! Thank you Ron Gerards for the invitation and your time! 🌍🌿 #ARP2025 #ClimateParks #Sustainability #Indonesia #VUAmsterdam #FieldTrip

Acquisition phase is over! 🚀 After months of hard work, the acquisition phase is officially behind us! This year, we’re collaborating with five companies, each with completely different research questions. With the acquisition wrapped up, we’ve shifted our focus to desk research and the final preparations for our trip. 📅 April 2nd is the big day! Then we go to Indonesia to start our field research! 🇮🇩 To make sure we’re fully prepared, we’ve had several valuable training sessions over the past few weeks: Cultural Training – Hans Topril and Alicia Utami gave us an eye-opening session on the cultural differences between the Netherlands and Indonesia. From business etiquette to communication styles, they gave us practical insights that will help us navigate meetings and collaborations in Indonesia. Case SeederDeBoer – Kim Kraaijenhof and Niels Ketelaar from SeederDeBoer guided us through a case on cost-cutting in healthcare. Tailored PwC Training – PwC Nederland provided valuable insights directly related to our research topics, helping us fine-tune our approach before heading into the field. Thanks to Thijs Broeren, Daan Rus, Putri Ayudita, Emanuel Heinsbroek Sonja Pieters for this training! With these trainings completed and our research progressing, we’re feeling prepared and excited for what’s ahead. A huge thanks to everyone who helped us get ready! Now it’s time to put everything we’ve learned into practice in Indonesia! ✈️🌸 #ARP2025 #FieldResearch #Indonesia #Consulting #VUAmsterdam

Training at KPMG Nederland! 💼 Last week, we had a great training at KPMG Nederland hosted by four former ARP members who now work there. 🙌 They shared their experiences, gave us useful tips, and helped us tackle a challenging case. We wrapped up the day with a drink! Thanks to Amin Loubani, Ida Jorritsma, Denise de Ruijter and Just Coolen for this insightful session! 🚀 #ARP2025 #KPMG #Training #Consulting #VUAmsterdam

💛MEET THE CONSULTANTS OF ARP 2025💛 We are excited to finally introduce the consultants of ARP 2025! 🌏 These 19 selected master’s students are being prepared to deliver their best for ARP 2025. A professional, enthusiastic, and highly collaborative team is ready to conduct impactful research for your company in Indonesia. ✈️📈 Curious about what ARP can do for you? Feel free to reach out at [email protected] ✉️ The consultants:Tapuwa Makani, Julius Tempelaars, Thijmen Kortekaas, Sem Kho, Mark Hellemans, Brigitta Loenen, Jorg Lambert, Stijn van Heijningen, Rozemarijn van der Worp, Julia Schilder, Isa Kors, Julia Joldersma, Anna Karagiannitsoudis, Mabel van Hesse, Lotte Sophie van Langen, Thijs van der Stoop, Eva van den Adel, Zeynep Uzun, Farhan Ryandiko #ARP2025 #Consultants #Indonesia #Masters #Research #Teamwork #VUAmsterdam 🚀

Last week we were lucky enough to experience a hands-on training on how to give effective presentation, sharp presentations! The training was given by Rob de Maat and he explained the importante of presentation and storytelling skills. For an entire afternoon we learned, practiced and applied our skills! This will be crucial to pitching our presentations to companies, and we are excited to apply them! 📈💼 Rob de Maat thank you once again for this unforgettable experience! We had the best time.🙌🙌