Keynote Speech

Critical Thinking for Leaders: Making Better Decisions

Speaker’s Bio

Geert Klok is a professional speaker, bringing decades of leadership experience in the global natural resources and technology sectors.
A former mining executive, he spent over ten years as Country Manager for AMG Critical Materials N.V. and currently serves as Chairman of the Board of the Chamber of Mines of Mozambique — making him a prominent voice in Southern Africa’s natural resources industry.

Geert has held both executive and non-executive board roles in the USA and Mozambique. He holds the Certified Director designation from the Institute of Directors in Southern Africa, underscoring his commitment to strong governance and strategic leadership.

Prior to his work in Mozambique, Geert was Managing Director of a technology firm in the USA and the Netherlands, where he successfully negotiated high-value contracts with multinational corporations worldwide.

Geert's Keynote Speech

Decision-making is often overlooked in formal education, yet it plays a critical role in leadership and strategy. In his compelling keynote, Geert explores why even experienced professionals sometimes make flawed decisions. Through real-world examples of strategic missteps, he illustrates how cognitive biases, decision fatigue, and group dynamics can cloud our judgment.

Geert’s keynote is both eye-opening and engaging. Tailored for executives and board members, his sessions equip audiences with practical tools to enhance their critical thinking and make better strategic choices.

The audience will walk away knowing how to:

✅ Evaluate decisions
🤝 Improve group dynamics
⏱️ Pace their decision-making

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