With more than a hundred shareholders active in the company, IT company Easi is a forerunner in participatory entrepreneurship. The shared ownership model is part of a broader philosophy, which you can’t explain on one A4 sheet: you could write an entire book about it. Co-CEO Thomas Van Eeckhout felt the same way. The result, 'De Gouden tip van Ownership', is a management book that advocates participatory entrepreneurship, but also reflects on the importance of consistently focusing on culture and values.
‘De Gouden tip van Ownership’
The book ‘De Gouden tip van Ownership’ was created in collaboration with Lannoo Campus. Thomas Van Eeckhout tells the story of Easi based on the historical background and business strategy. With the five basic human needs (recognition, transparency, freedom, trust and love) as a guideline, we zoom in more deeply on the unique HR approach, supported by strong testimonials from colleagues. Finally, with concrete tips and insights, the book aims to inspire others and provide insights that may lead to concrete improvements in their company.
The book is available online through various e-commerce channels. This concerns the well-known sales channels such as Bol and Fnac, including the websites of Lannoo and Lannoo Campus. The book costs €34.95.
About the author
Thomas Van Eeckhout, together with Jean-François Herremans, is the CEO of Easi. Thomas started his career at Easi as Internal Sales in 2006 and became co-CEO in 2019. He regularly gives keynotes on the participatory business model and Easi values.
Over Easi
Easi is a Belgian IT company that has been delivering IT services and software to medium and large companies since 1999. Their expertise lies in software, IT infrastructure, cloud, and security solutions. Easi focuses on providing quick implementation times and delivering high added value to its customers. They offer flexible solutions for companies seeking a close partnership. In addition to their commitment to customer satisfaction, Easi prioritizes the well-being of its 500 employees. Consistently recognized for their remarkable workplace environment, Easi has been voted as the 'Best Place to Work' in Belgium every year since 2015.