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Coaching: focusing on personal development
More and more people are choosing coaching as a tool for personal development in both their business and private lives. But what is coaching and why is it useful? What is the coaching process
Management theory: the science of management
Although the practice of management dates back to ancient times, management theory itself as an academic discipline has only been around for about 150 years. In that time, however, a great deal of
Kaizen method: avoiding 7 losses
In the 1950s, something new was created in the Toyota factories in Japan. Not a workflow, not a new toolbox, but a system that is constantly improving
The most important things to know when making a flowchart
There are several tools that can make our everyday lives easier. The flowchart is one of them. Here is a description of what a flowchart is, what the main features are, and how to use them.
Self-reflection: one of the most effective tools for personal development
Self-reflection is a key tool for personal development. It helps us to stay on track with our values and goals in life, to better deal with the challenges we face and to
The process, concept and type of motivation
Motivation is a buzzword, often heard in coaching sessions and manager training. In this article, we look at what motivation means, what types it comes in, and give you some tips on how to
The Pareto principle means: managing time wisely
What is the Pareto principle? How can we use it in our daily lives or at work? The rule was laid down by Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto in 1906 when he observed,
BCG matrix
The BCG matrix is one of the most widely used and best-known methods of strategic analysis. The method is not new, having been developed in 1968 by the Boston Consulting Group (hence the
The meaning, purpose and practical steps of delegation
Every manager is familiar with the concept of delegation, but the theory is often not easy to put into practice. There are many pitfalls in delegating tasks, but these are
The GTD (Getting Things Done) method
The GTD method is a popular and practical way to organise the tasks that need to be done. Despite its simplicity - or perhaps because of it - it is very effective in time management and
SMART goals: how to plan smart!
Setting goals is no big deal, because it's what we do every day - many people think so, unfortunately wrongly. In both the private and business spheres, it is often
The concept, elements and benefits of process management
Process management tools (e.g. process optimisation, process control, process re-engineering, BPR) enable companies to plan, optimise and control business processes. The concept of process management To understand,
Leadership competences, or what makes a good leader?
Leadership competences, leadership skills, leadership abilities - are they the same thing or is there a difference? In this article, we not only look for the answer to this question, but also provide an overview,
Tasks of the Project Assistant
The tasks of a project assistant The tasks of a project assistant are varied, and can include administrative tasks as well as prioritising tasks. But there is also a wide range of organisational, communication, financial and
Risk analysis methodology, the concept of risk management
Risk analysis methodology, the risk management process In this article, we will review the risk analysis and risk management process, the concept of risk factor and the risk matrix.
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