The main objective of a business model is to develop a plan that can generate profits. This involves identifying key aspects such as products, target market and costs. Since a business model consists of a multitude of factors, it is important to have a clear representation that makes everything understandable…

Mistakes and errors are an inevitable part of the human experience in all areas of life. Whether in personal relationships, at work or at university, no one is immune from making mistakes. What matters is how we deal with them and learn from them. …

In the course of a project, new requirements, goals and tasks keep emerging. On this basis important decisions have to be made that may or may not influence the project goal. Since projects are usually time-critical, the team will want to deal with the most important requirements for the project…

Project managers face many challenges, large and small, in their daily work. One of the biggest challenges for project managers is to effectively engage their team in the work process to ensure project success. Team involvement is critical to project success as it increases productivity, promotes collaboration and enables better…

When a team is working on a new project, it is important to have an efficient way of organising tasks so that everyone knows who is working on which task and when. Kanban is a method that offers an optimal solution here, as it provides a clear overview of all…

In every team there is one or another team member who causes problems. Such colleagues may reject change, be work-shy, conflict-prone or loners. These colleagues can slow down the team and the project if they are not managed properly. Dealing with difficult employees is particularly important in project management, where…

In business and project management, behaviour plays a crucial role in the success of projects and the development of business relationships. In this context, good behaviour and adherence to rules of conduct are essential. Especially in a globalised world, where companies and projects are often international, it is important to…

Scrum is one of the best-known frameworks for agile project management and is particularly popular in software development. Unlike a method, Scrum as a framework provides a loose structure that leaves room for the use of tools. This is particularly advantageous when the project goal is not well defined, and…

Teamwork can be both a blessing and a curse: If the team is well-rehearsed or communicates well, teamwork can add real value for all involved. However, if something is ‘off’, the productivity of the team can suffer, as can the motivation of the team members. So why is it that…