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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.

Lack of agility and customer focus in internal providers, or the failure of internal providers
Lack of agility and customer focus in internal service providers, or the failure of internal service providers In large groups of companies, internal service activities are often organised in a separate organisation, and perhaps the best way to do this is to

What is the DISC test for? The DISC model personality types
What is the DISC test for? Personality types in the DISC model The DISC personality test reveals a lot about the personality of the person taking it. It can tell you whether you are an introvert or an extrovert,

The challenges of project portfolio management
The challenges of project portfolio management Project portfolio management helps to deliver organisational projects in a coordinated way, making optimal use of resources. But implementing this is not always easy. In this post

Leadership skills: what makes a good leader?
Leadership skills: what makes a good leader? What are the personality traits of a good leader? What other leadership competencies does he or she have? In this post, we will explore the topic of what leadership skills are needed

The meaning, concept and use of the Eisenhower matrix
The meaning, concept and use of the Eisenhower matrix The practicality of the Eisenhower matrix lies in its relative simplicity: anyone can easily use it to prioritise tasks. For successful and efficient people

Design thinking methodology, the steps of design thinking
Design thinking methodology and steps Design thinking focuses on the user and their needs. However, design thinking is not just an agile tool,

The origin and application of the 5 why method
Origin and application of the 5 whys method The 5 whys, also known as the 5 whys or 5w method, is one of the most
