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Dirk BaertsDec 27, 20213 minStop talking, start listening (to your people)“Being a good listener is absolutely critical to being a good leader; you have to listen to the people who are on the front line.” This...
Dirk BaertsNov 23, 20213 minThe annual performance review is about looking forward Your annual performance review should be about forward looking plans and objectives. Your weekly 1-on-1 should cover the ongoing year.
Dirk BaertsJan 31, 20214 minESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) explainedWhat is ESG? ESG stands for Environmental, Social & Governance. Stating it in an oversimplified it groups all strategies, actions and...
Dirk BaertsAug 22, 20204 minThe power of the 1/1One-on-one meetings are probably one of the most powerful tools in one’s communication toolkit. Especially in these uncertain times they...
Dirk BaertsJul 27, 20202 minEmail does not allow for effective communication …Email does not allow for an instantaneous, clear 2-way exchange. It allows for 1-way information-sharing, not for effective communication