Bob Maas
About Bob Maas
Bob Maas is the owner of Black Box Network Services and currently works as a guest lecturer and developer at Cedin in the Netherlands. He specializes in team performance improvement and offers tailored training sessions for leaders, drawing on over 40 years of experience in education and training.
Work at Cedin
Bob Maas has been employed at Cedin as a guest lecturer and developer since 2017. In this role, he contributes to educational initiatives by providing training sessions that include English-language materials, catering to both Dutch and English-speaking audiences. His focus is on improving team performance through tailored courses designed for leaders.
Experience at Black Box Network Services
Bob Maas has held the position of owner at Black Box Network Services since 1996. He has been operating as an independent trainer and advisor through The Black Box since 2017, offering accessible and comprehensible training solutions. His work includes providing a three-day course specifically designed for directors and internal supervisors in primary education, focusing on team dynamics and handling challenging tasks.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Prior to his current roles, Bob Maas worked at several organizations. He served as a speaker at the Ib-congress on Inclusive Education for Instituut Onderwijs Ondersteuning in 2015. He spent ten years at Royal Wagenborg as a developer and lecturer for the People Management Course. His early career included a twenty-year tenure as a drama consultant at Keunstwurk. Additionally, he contributed as a blogger for Hr Spijkers.nl and Black Box Network Services in 2015.
Educational Background
Bob Maas studied at Utrecht School of Arts and Hku (Hogeschool Voor De Kunsten Utrecht), where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama from 1979 to 1983. This educational background laid the foundation for his career in training, development, and consulting in various educational settings.