

Deep Democracy Sprint Week
Great ideas die quietly in meetings where people mistake silence for agreement. The Deep Democracy Sprint Week gives you a practical framework to change room dynamics so that missing doubts, objections, and brilliant ideas actually make it to the table.
What You Get
3 Live Interactive Sessions: 1.5-hour online workshops held over one week on Microsoft Teams.
Physical Hatch Box: Delivered to your door before the event, packed with tools, daily challenges, and a Sprint Notebook.
On-the-Job Assignments: Daily micro-experiments to immediately test in your real-world workplace.
Official Certificate: Receive a Hatch Certificate of Completion.
Programme Schedule
Session 1: The Democracy Starts with Yourself
Monday, Jan 18, 2027 | 11:00–12:30 CET
Uncover what you bring into a room and explore the workplace "iceberg".
Session 2: The Quietest Voice in the Room
Wednesday, Jan 20, 2027 | 11:00–12:30 CET
Spot silent wisdom, understand why voices go quiet, and navigate room rank.
Session 3: Decisions That Actually Stick
Friday, Jan 22, 2027 | 11:00–12:30 CET
Prevent post-meeting resistance and leave with the exact questions that guarantee buy-in.
Key Takeaways & Frameworks
The Check-In: Open meetings so participants engage fully.
The Rank Scan: Read power dynamics in any room.
The Decision Question: Close meetings with real, lasting commitment.
The Autocratic-Democratic Spectrum: Master practical decision frameworks.
Meet Your Hosts
Aafke de Groot: Program Director & Senior Trainer, facilitator for global brands like Patagonia and Deutsche Telekom.
Joris van Heukelom: Executive Coach & former CEO/VP at Viacom, Sanoma, and KPN, specialising in applied psychology.
Find out more in this 20-page brochure
Limited spots available!