Ghosts do not Live in Houses

The secrets of management in Dutch low income housing are revealed. Gerrit Teunis marks important occurrences he has come across in his professional life as a CEO in such a way that they can be used as learning experiences for the future. It is meant as a stimulus to discuss the meaning of personal leadership and what is expected of managers in the industry.

Gerrit describes the dilemmas he came across and the choices he has made. His text is interlaced with anecdotes. Thus he shows his doubts, fears and ghosts but also his true beliefs in progress. Four challenges for the housing professional are recognised by him. These challenges are connected to his view on the significance of low income housing and on the importance of leadership. His personal motto is 'try sharing'.

Gerrit is an experienced leader in the Dutch housing industry. He is also a blogger, he writes about low income housing in The Netherlands and the things that strike him.

The Dutch KWH Institute - deliverer of independent holistic scrutiny to Dutch housing providers - states: 'This book deserves to be read!'