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Posted by Verarius | 02.08.2024
In the context of an exciting project for an OEM manufacturer, we are creating a CRM system with an accompanying dashboard, which includes various metrics and KPIs. At some point, it became apparent that there was a lack of common understanding about the difference between metrics and KPIs. However, this understanding is crucial. Being able to differentiate between both is indispensable for the ability to create such a CRM and dashboard that would help the organization reach its strategic targets. Moreover, asking around, I realized the lack of clear distinction existed also outside of our team, as both concepts were largely treated as synonyms. Thus, I decided this would be a good couple of terms for the next “Definition Game.” So, without further ado: Metrics & KPIs....
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Posted by Verarius | 19.07.2024
Do you know this feeling? You come back home after a very intense day to discover a bill in your postbox which is already overdue. A brief sensation of frustration is quickly replaced by relief: this is just another Mr. Ripley-Wannabe sending his regards. Today’s entry is going to be highly practical, albeit a little different in nature – we shall talk about fraud. Taking a concrete recent example, we will also look at what kind of appeals are currently en vogue and how one is trying to bring you to action and skip thinking altogether....
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Posted by Verarius | 05.07.2024
Life has started throwing lemons, strawberries, or maybe even roses at you, and your routines—the backbone of your day-to-day life—are at risk of breaking under the load? It looks like careful surgery is needed to maintain strength, agility, and reinstall balance. Today, we will walk step by step through a possible strategy aimed at minimizing the surgical impact and maybe even fortifying the backbone of your routines altogether....
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Posted by Verarius | 21.06.2024
Nothing beats a riddle on a Friday afternoon! So here is one for you: what does starting a postgraduate program have in common with an ascent after diving?...
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Posted by Verarius | 07.06.2024
A very dear friend of mine, Brenda Immink, has recently embarked on a postgraduate journey. She is juggling this alongside an already demanding full-time job as a head of marketing. With her calendar packed with various extra curriculum activities, the only way to fit study hours into her agenda has been a dead’s man shoes – some activities had to be taken off the schedule. Specifically, her sports time had to be sacrificed. To her surprise, this step has been accompanied by a lot of apprehension and unease. Today I decided to join her in exploring the dark side of habits and invite you along to see together what happens when we must stop doing something we have routinized....
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Posted by Verarius | 24.05.2024
Different genres exist for different purposes, and depending on the message you want to convey, your communication strategy might be as dry as desert dust at noon or as lush as the Selva after the rainy season. But what does that mean for your various undertakings, such as an initiative, a project, or a task? There is only one way to find out. ...
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