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03 / 04 / 2026

Celebrating Excellence in Talent Assessment & Growth

We are beyond proud to announce that Quintessence has been awarded the HR Excellence Award 2026 in the category Best Talent Assessment & Growth Firm! Celebrating Excellence in Talent Assessment & Growth
Quintessence Consulting
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24 / 03 / 2026

Autonomy motivates. But does it also make us more productive?

“Give employees autonomy.” It’s a phrase we hear more and more often. Space, trust and involvement are no longer optional. They have become key drivers of engagement and retention. But another question remains: What does… Autonomy motivates. But does it also make us more productive?
Quintessence-Leadership
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20 / 02 / 2026

Why Leadership Development often fails. And What It Takes to Make It Work.

Leadership development presents a fundamental paradox. Decades of robust scientific research show that well-designed leadership interventions positively impact motivation, workplace behaviour and team performance (Lacerenza… Why Leadership Development often fails. And What It Takes to Make It Work.
Experience - Expertise - Quintessence
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22 / 01 / 2026

Experienced? Yes. Expert and competent? That is something else.

TL;DR: Experience is not the same as expertise. Research shows that years of experience are a weak predictor of job performance. True expertise develops through deliberate learning, reflection and high-quality, relevant… Experienced? Yes. Expert and competent? That is something else.
Charlotte Van Beirendonck Quintessence
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25 / 11 / 2025

Are we overcomplicating leadership?

TL;DR: Leadership is often overcomplicated by endless models. Research shows vision is the key driver of performance. Focus on clarity, direction and consistent behaviour. Are we overcomplicating leadership?
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