ChangeLabs was established by Rik Berbé in 2004, aiming to renew organisational and urban development through a dialogical approach. By fostering a co-creation process, ChangeLabs empowers teams to work closely together and successfully attain their desired outcomes. Rik's extensive background in management consultancy has provided him with a wealth of knowledge in various facets of organisational development, such as change management, strategy formulation, aligning ICT systems, and cultivating a transformative culture.

ChangeLabs' foundation marked the beginning of a period of applying collaborative approaches in organisational and place development. Rik his expertise in organisational development and his focus on collaborative learning, facilitating workshops, and change guidance have helped ChangeLabs become a leader in its field.

Today, ChangeLabs continues to support leaders and managers to accelerate the achievement of their desired outcomes. Rik his vision and expertise have been instrumental in shaping the ChangeLabs approach and its success in empowering numerous organisations and places to flourish and thrive. In addition to his role as the founder of ChangeLabs, Rik also serves as a lecturer and researcher at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences.