Bernard Lievegoed | |
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| Born | 2 September 1905 Medan, Sumatra |
| Died | 12 December 1992 Zeist, the Netherlands |
| Education | Doctor of Medicine and Psychiatry |
| Occupation(s) | Psychiatrist, Consultant for Organizational Development, Writer |
Bernardus Cornelis Johannes Lievegoed (2 September 1905, Medan – 12 December 1992, Zeist) was a Dutch medical doctor, psychiatrist and author. He is most famous for establishing a theory of organizational development. He founded the N.P.I., or Netherlands Pedagogical Institute, which works with organizations and individuals to help these realize their economic, social and cultural goals. He also founded the Vrije Hogeschool in Driebergen.[1]