Eelco H. Dykstra, Chairperson, 20-20 VISION Program and DIEM Network
- Eelco is the chairperson of the 20/20 Vision Program and the DIEM Network.
- He specializes in the Design, monitoring & evaluation (D, M&E) of resilience and emergency programs and projects.
Podcast
Overview
In this insightful episode of “The Brand Called You,” Eelco H. Dykstra, Chairperson of the 20 20 Vision Program and DIEM Network shares his journey from emergency medicine to tackling global crises, discussing his unique meta approach, the concept of pracademia, and the significant impact of the Daily Impact Emergency Management Program. Learn about the challenges of fragmentation and lack of impact, and how integrating academic and practical insights can drive meaningful change in emergency management.
00:34- About Eelco H. Dykstra
- Eelco is the chairperson of the 20/20 Vision Program and the DIEM Network.
- He specializes in the Design, monitoring & evaluation (D, M&E) of resilience and emergency programs and projects.
07:37- What are some common misconceptions that you have encountered about your pracademic approach?
- Academics and practitioners often struggle to collaborate due to the “fear of touching each other,” leading to ineffective integration.
- Academics typically focus on “what” questions, while practitioners address “how” questions, making it crucial to align both for effective pracademia.
- Successful pracademia requires involvement from all stakeholders, including local communities and public and private sectors, from the outset.
14:39- Tell me a little bit about the origin and the mission of the Daily Impact Emergency Management Program.
- The Daily Impact Emergency Management Program originated from frustration over unused lessons learned in practice, leading to a network focused on identifying and addressing implementation obstacles.
- The mission is to address these obstacles through a model featuring nine universal roadblocks, with a focus on practical solutions and collaboration with various partners and fellows.
- It operates as a social enterprise combining private sector expertise with public good, emphasizing proactive, practice-oriented thinkers with an international outlook and a sense of humor.
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- Eelco is the chairperson of the 20/20 Vision Program and the DIEM Network.
- He specializes in the Design, monitoring & evaluation (D, M&E) of resilience and emergency programs and projects.
