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AFTERWORD
A static plan such as this does not do justice to our approach: our guiding principle is
adaptive working. Even so, we thought it appropriate to set out our plans in this docu-
ment. In our way, we establish a clear picture of the course for the future, and the working
methods and organisation that implies. A sharp focus helps us to make fundamental
decisions in our complex field. We will be actively monitoring progress and adapting our
work if that is required by the demands of society and global developments.
This Strategic Plan is not the first step for Deltares; it is above all a continuation of the
journey down the road that we took a few years back. During the drafting of this plan, we
sometimes found that our ideas were confirmed, not least in the discussions we had
about the plan with our stakeholders. On other occasions, we acquired new insights that
we then elaborated further in this strategy.
In any case, it is clear that we have been working on the implementation of this strategy
for some time now. We realise that our ambitions for the future are as high as ever. We
have demanding standards: an internationally recognised top institute in the domain of
water and the subsurface implies sound collaboration with partners and the passionate
commitment of our staff. Teamwork, commitment and passion are all very much present
and we are continuing to build on that basis. We are proud of that, and so is the
Netherlands.
In the years to come, we will continue our commitment to making ‘Enabling Delta Life’ a
reality in the Netherlands and worldwide. That is a wonderful challenge that we are eager
to tackle.
We would like to thank everyone who has been involved in the production of this Strategic
Plan and in particular our partners whose comments have been quoted.
On behalf of all employees and the management of Deltares
Deltares Strategic Plan
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