Dirk BaertsSep 21, 20223 min readWriting a strategy document is the easy part …Strategy creation is easy, the creation of your vision and the execution of the strategy is where the real challenges lay.
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Dirk BaertsJun 21, 20223 min readFind innovation within your organizationCreating a culture of innovation can be done within every organization, but it requires commitment from all employees, at all levels
Dirk BaertsNov 23, 20213 min readThe 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 BaertsSep 9, 20215 min readOver- & underachievers, the dangers of outliersWhen you map out the performance of employees in an organization, it will mostly end up being a Gaussian (or normal) distribution,...
Dirk BaertsJun 27, 20213 min readPlay your cards right internationallyFor Canadian businesses, a lot of opportunities lay in selling their products or services abroad. With the world’s largest economy on its...
Dirk BaertsApr 29, 20214 min readCRM system basicsA well-operated and maintained Client Relationship Management (CRM) solution is a critical component for any successful organization,...
Dirk BaertsApr 15, 20214 min readKeep the momentum!In the previous article, we reviewed the basic requirements for successful sales funnel management. Now we’ll be taking a deeper dive...
Dirk BaertsMar 19, 20212 min readWhy don’t you use a fractional executive?Fractional executive services offer flexible and cost-effective solutions to organizations in need of temporary leadership support.