The podcast about Enterprise Architecture where we combine insights from experienced professionals with valuable real-world examples from architecture.
Why? I believe we are not asking the right questions and I'm sharing this proces to progress together. This way, it becomes less
De podcast over Enterprise Architectuur waarin we inzichten van ervaren professionals combineren met waardevolle praktijkvoorbeelden uit de architecturale wereld.
Waarom? Ik geloof dat we niet de juiste vragen stellen en deel mijn proces om samen vooruit te gaan. Zo wordt het minder mythisch en meer concreet.
Why do IT departments and business strategies often drift apart? In the conclusion of this special "reverse" episode, Elise Luyckx (interviewed by Edzo Botjes) argues that organizations are networks of people—"dots on a map"—that must move together. Elise explains her shift toward Enterprise Design and why she now focuses on facilitation to bridge the gap between C-level strategy and technical execution.
What you will learn:
* The "Dots on a Map" metaphor for organizational connection.
* Why the "service provider" mindset is dangerous for IT.
* How workshops and Lego Serious Play create safe spaces for strategic change.
26 May 2026
The Personal Journey
What happens when an architect stops looking at blueprints and starts asking blunt questions? In this special episode of Verwerking, host Elise Luyckx becomes the guest. Interviewed by Edzo Botjes, Elise reflects on her transition from the City of Antwerp to independent consulting. She shares the honest story behind starting "Verbonden"—a podcast born not from expertise, but from a desire to learn and a need to overcome shyness.
What you will learn:
* Why a podcast is the ultimate networking tool for "shy" architects.
* The reality of moving from a stable government role to the "heavy" world of consulting.
* Why frameworks and certifications often leave a gap in our practical knowledge.
Welcome to Verwerking, the podcast where we make deep architecture human and concrete. My name is Elise Luyckx, and today, I share my own "Why."
24 May 2026
Breaking the 'Fix' Paradox
Can an organization function perfectly without any chaos? According to veteran CIO and architect Bard Papegaaij, the answer is a hard "no". In this first part, we explore why the desire for order is the architect's greatest pitfall. Bard shares his journey from semantics to the boardroom and explains why "fixing" a problem often just moves it deeper into the system. We discuss the "Nokia lesson" of efficiency versus effectiveness and why the most powerful tool an architect has is not a diagram, but a conversation. Welcome to Verwerking, the podcast where we make complex architecture human. My name is Elise Luyckx, and today we learn to stop fixing and start understanding.
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Annika Klyver
Matt Mansel
Lorena Garcia Giron
Mathieu Roy
Rudi Claes
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