Maarten Mens has trained staff at the Netherlands Scientific Council for Government Policy (WRR) to communicate complex research topics to wide audiences. During training sessions, WRR staff learned to translate academic issues with ease. Mr. Mens helped staff communicate their research naturally and inspired confidence in public speaking. He also provided thorough preparation and personalized follow-up advice that will benefit staff members throughout their careers.

1. ruRR
Mr. E.M. Mens
Beeklaan 389
2562 AZ DEN HAAG
our reference
2015061/MvL/beq
subject
Reference letter
NETHERLANDS SCIENTIFIC COUNCIL FOR GOVERNMENT POLICY
phone number
+31(0)70 356 4619
email
Leijenhorst@wrr.nl
date
23 December 2015
To whom it may concern/
Maarten Mens has trained different groups and individual research fellows of The Netherlands
Scientific Council for Government Policy (WRR) for delivering keynote addresses and public
speeches on a variety of topics.
During the sessions with mr. Mens, our staff has learnt to'translate'and communicate complex
and academic issues to a wide audience, with ease,
It is our staff's experience that mr. Mens helped them to communicate their research and
knowledge in a natural way. Moreover, with his personal approach, he inspired them to speak
in public with confidence and enthusiasm, Both our experienced as well as our less experienced
team members benefit from his methods.
Aside from the above, we are very pleased about mr. Mens'thorough preparations and follow
up. He provided each of our staff members with very personal advice that will be of use for the
rest of their careers.
We are happy to fufther information if required.
Yours faithfully,
depaftment WRR
34, Buitenhof, n o. box zooo4, z5oo na The Hague, The Netherlands
phone +3r7o 356 46 oo,website: www.wrr.nl/en, e-mail: info@wrr.nl
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