Jaap Siekman MSc, PEng, PMP
Business Coach
[email protected]
604-599-5902
Jaap is a Business Coach, focused on the Operations (the “inner workings”) of mostly Blue-Collar SME’s: Organizational Structure, Management Practices and Work Processes.
Based on 30 years of experience in Engineering & Operations, Project Management, LEAN and Business, Jaap brings a practical and effective approach to helping his clients develop a clear future Vision for the business, identify current internal weaknesses and implement a comprehensive Continuous Improvement (CI) program to improve Operational Efficiencies, Productivity, Retention and achieve broad Operational & Organizational Change.
His ultimate purpose is to help Business Owners improve the Value & Sellability of their business, reduce stress and improve their work-life balance.
Jaap is married, has 2 young-adult aged children. He stays active by going to the gym, fencing, running & kayaking, he plays drums & djembe, dabbles in hobbies like wood carving & pottery and is an avid reader. He has served as volunteer Treasurer for community organizations and is a Volunteer Advisor with Catalyste+ working with entrepreneurs & community organizations in Developing Countries and with Canada’s First Nations.