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Tim Cook: an example of adaptive leadership in times of crisis

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Tim Cook: an example of adaptive leadership in times of crisis

In today's business world, marked by rapid changes and constant crises, adaptive leadership has emerged as an essential competency. Tim Cook, CEO of Apple , is one of the most notable examples of how adaptive leadership can sustain a company during difficult times and transform it into a more innovative and resilient organization. Want to know how? The Rise of Tim Cook: Challenges and Successes in Leading Apple When Tim Cook...

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Habits that don't change, provisional results and unachieved goals

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Habits that don't change, provisional results and unachieved goals

In the current business landscape, we are witnessing a constant demand for quick solutions and short-term changes. CEOs a...

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António Horta Osório and Internal Leadership Development

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António Horta Osório and Internal Leadership Development

According to Jornal de Negócios, António Horta Osório is the 38th most powerful person in 2024. And rightly so: he is rec...

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Investment and Continuous Training: The Belmiro de Azevedo Model for Corporate Sustainability

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Investment and Continuous Training: The Belmiro de Azevedo Model for Corporate Sustainability

Even after his passing, Belmiro de Azevedo left a legacy in terms of management and leadership at Sonae. His first contac...

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From theory to practice: the 5 indispensable competences in your company

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From theory to practice: the 5 indispensable competences in your company

Hello! The five most desired skills in the corporate world. In two previous texts, we started talking about this top...

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5 corporate superpowers: what are yours?

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5 corporate superpowers: what are yours?

Hello! Here we are to continue our virtual conversation about the 5 most desired skills nowadays. Let’s conside...

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Contribute to the Future of SMEs: Take part in the OITBC-MSMES Survey

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Contribute to the Future of SMEs: Take part in the OITBC-MSMES Survey

Entrepreneurs and Innovators, your opinion matters! We announce the launch of our survey as part of the European E...

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Thinking Outside the Box: Creativity vs Pressure

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Thinking Outside the Box: Creativity vs Pressure

Creativity is one of the most valuable resources in today's corporate environment. It is the driving force behind innovat...

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From the Popular Saints to the Brazilian June Festivities: cultural internationalisation

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From the Popular Saints to the Brazilian June Festivities: cultural internationalisation

From grilled sardines to mungunzá, from bifanas to canjica, and from sangria to quentão, the Brazilian June Festivals exe...

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Microsoft 2.0: Redefining Corporate Leadership with Satya Nadella

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Microsoft 2.0: Redefining Corporate Leadership with Satya Nadella

When Satya Nadella took the helm of Microsoft in 2014, the tech giant was facing significant challenges. What followed wa...

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New or improved skills? Reflection for life!

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New or improved skills? Reflection for life!

We have always heard and been encouraged to develop various skills and abilities, especially when it comes to enterin...

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7 Innovative Approaches to Strengthen the Culture of Appreciation in Companies

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7 Innovative Approaches to Strengthen the Culture of Appreciation in Companies

In an increasingly competitive and dynamic business environment, Portuguese companies face the continuous challenge of at...

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5 Effective Strategies for Safe Working Environments in Portugal

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5 Effective Strategies for Safe Working Environments in Portugal

Workplace safety transcends mere legal compliance, representing a fundamental pillar for the sustainability of companies ...

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How Personalized Training Boosts Performance and Professional Growth

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How Personalized Training Boosts Performance and Professional Growth

In a world increasingly guided by the speed of technological innovation and the expansion of global markets, organization...

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Make Corporate Training More Dynamic and Assertive in Your Company

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Make Corporate Training More Dynamic and Assertive in Your Company

In today's society, corporate training cannot be seen merely as a monotonous and passive obligation. To ensure that worke...

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Recent Milestones in the OIBTC-MSMES Project: Advancements and Achievements

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Recent Milestones in the OIBTC-MSMES Project: Advancements and Achievements

The OIBTC-MSMES project, an ambitious initiative under the Erasmus+ programme, continues to make significant strides in e...

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From Theory to Practice: Internationalisation in Africa

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From Theory to Practice: Internationalisation in Africa

In recent years, the internationalization of businesses has become an essential strategy for sustainable growth and compe...

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Reducing Gaps in Your Company's Corporate Training

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Reducing Gaps in Your Company's Corporate Training

In the current business world, corporate training is more crucial than ever. However, many companies still face challenge...

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Analysis of Emerging Markets in Africa

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Analysis of Emerging Markets in Africa

Africa is at the epicenter of an interesting economic transformation. With a young and rapidly growing population, abunda...

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Innovating in Corporate Training: The Game is Changing! - Are these the challenges posed by internal training in your company?

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Innovating in Corporate Training: The Game is Changing! - Are these the challenges posed by internal training in your company?

Corporate training is constantly evolving, adapting to new market demands and the needs of today's employees. However, ma...

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Business opportunities in Africa

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Business opportunities in Africa

Africa, often dubbed the "Cradle of Humanity," is today an epicenter of dynamic and diverse business opportunities. This ...

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How to Adapt Your Product or Service for the International Market

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How to Adapt Your Product or Service for the International Market

Do you have a product or service that has already conquered the local market and is ready to expand internationally? ...

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Internationalization Guide for 2024: Understand how you can open up new markets for your company!

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Internationalization Guide for 2024: Understand how you can open up new markets for your company!

Business internationalization is an increasingly important strategy in a globalized world. For the year 2024, expanding i...

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Achieve professional success with the Career Development service

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Achieve professional success with the Career Development service

Developing a successful career involves deepening your skills, acquiring new capabilities, exploring new opportunities, a...

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Business Transformation through ISO Certification

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Business Transformation through ISO Certification

In the business world, the pursuit of excellence and efficiency has become more crucial than ever. In this scenario, ISO ...

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Africa, a continent with emerging opportunities for investors

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Africa, a continent with emerging opportunities for investors

Africa, known for its impressive cultural diversity and abundance of natural resources, is emerging as a continent full o...

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Empowering SMEs: The OIBTC-MSMES Project's Strategic Vision for Business Crisis Management

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Empowering SMEs: The OIBTC-MSMES Project's Strategic Vision for Business Crisis Management

In an era defined by rapid economic shifts and unpredictable market dynamics, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) f...

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Maximizing Success with Expert Advice: A Guide for Today

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Maximizing Success with Expert Advice: A Guide for Today

Specialized consulting is an invaluable tool in today's world, where expertise and the right guidance can be the key to s...

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How to Adapt to Different Cultural Markets

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How to Adapt to Different Cultural Markets

In an increasingly globalized world, a company's ability to adapt to different cultures transcends the mere need for expa...

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The 7 Emerging Careers in Digital Transformation for 2024

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The 7 Emerging Careers in Digital Transformation for 2024

As we approach 2024, understanding how digital transformation is shaping the future of work is imperative. At Grupo Oport...

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Technology and Startups in Cape Verde: The emerging startup ecosystem and the growing digitalization of the Cape Verdean market.

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Technology and Startups in Cape Verde: The emerging startup ecosystem and the growing digitalization of the Cape Verdean market.

Technology is rapidly transforming the business landscape around the world, and Cape Verde is no exception. In recent yea...

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The Untapped Potential of West Africa

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The Untapped Potential of West Africa

Opportunities to be discovered West Africa is showing promise in the field of renewable energies. Rich in natur...

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High Performance: The Link Between Health, Safety and Performance

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High Performance: The Link Between Health, Safety and Performance

Achieving excellence in the workplace is essential. In this article, we focus on the intrinsic link between health, safet...

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Mental Wellbeing in Industry: A Practical Guide

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Mental Wellbeing in Industry: A Practical Guide

In today's fast-paced world, mental health has been a frequently discussed topic in various spheres of society. In indust...

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Agro-Success: West Africa's Agricultural Revolution

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Agro-Success: West Africa's Agricultural Revolution

West Africa, a region full of diversity and rich in traditions, has seen a remarkable change in the agricultural landscap...

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Accident Prevention: Essential Strategies for Safety in Industry

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Accident Prevention: Essential Strategies for Safety in Industry

In a scenario where industry is advancing by leaps and bounds, the safety of its workers remains a pillar of support. Bef...

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Tech Boom: Discover Technology Growth in West Africa

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Tech Boom: Discover Technology Growth in West Africa

The technological revolution has reached places previously considered inaccessible, and West Africa is no exception. This...

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Yellow September in Industry: Strategies to Promote Employees' Mental Health

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Yellow September in Industry: Strategies to Promote Employees' Mental Health

Yellow September is recognised worldwide as a month to raise awareness about suicide prevention. This initiative...

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Mozambique's economic growth: opportunities and challenges for foreign investors

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Mozambique's economic growth: opportunities and challenges for foreign investors

The Economic Landscape of Mozambique Mozambique, a vibrant country on the southeast coast of Africa, has been a rapi...

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Lean culture in the energy sector: Driving efficiency and sustainability

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Lean culture in the energy sector: Driving efficiency and sustainability

The modern world is deeply rooted in energy sources. Ever since industrialisation, the energy sector has been the backbon...

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Building smarter and more cost effectively with Lean Culture

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Building smarter and more cost effectively with Lean Culture

With the construction industry facing a range of challenges, from rising costs to safety constraints, it has never been m...

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European Industries for Internationalisation in 2023: Technology, Health, eCommerce and Sustainability

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European Industries for Internationalisation in 2023: Technology, Health, eCommerce and Sustainability

Discover the incredible opportunities available to businesses looking to internationalise in Europe. In this article, we ...

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Seizing the Opportunities: Business Trends in Europe 2023!

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Seizing the Opportunities: Business Trends in Europe 2023!

As we approach 2023, there are a number of promising trends emerging in the European business landscape. Trends that coul...

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How to expand your business into the European market: Opportunities and strategies!

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How to expand your business into the European market: Opportunities and strategies!

Dreaming of internationalizing your business? If the answer is "Yes," then Europe could be the perfect stage for your exp...

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Digital Academy metrics: Evaluate the success of the training and the development of the trainees!

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Digital Academy metrics: Evaluate the success of the training and the development of the trainees!

Evaluating the success of training and development of trainees is an essential part of the educational process. At Oporto...

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Business profiles that thrive when internationalising to Africa

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Business profiles that thrive when internationalising to Africa

Internationalization to Africa is becoming an increasingly prominent trend as numerous companies seek to expand their com...

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International Fundraising: How Oporto Forte can help your company in 2023

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International Fundraising: How Oporto Forte can help your company in 2023

Have you ever thought about how a consultancy specialized in international fundraising could boost the goals of your orga...

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Digital Academy: Personalising the learning experience

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Digital Academy: Personalising the learning experience

At Oporto Forte Digital Academy, we are fully aware of the importance of personalization in learning. In the context of t...

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AEO Certification: More agility and security in customs processes. Everything you need to know!

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AEO Certification: More agility and security in customs processes. Everything you need to know!

What is AEO Certification? AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) Certification is a customs security and internation...

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Why should you choose Africa? Benefits and Advantages of Internationalisation for the African Market

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Why should you choose Africa? Benefits and Advantages of Internationalisation for the African Market

Africa has a rich cultural diversity, abundant natural resources, and a rapidly growing population, making it an increasi...

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Corporate training trends for 2023

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Corporate training trends for 2023

Providing ongoing corporate training to your employees is extremely important nowadays. Beyond developing specific s...

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Professions of the future: The skills you need!

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Professions of the future: The skills you need!

From programming to sales, discover the professions of the future and the skills you need to develop! Nowadays, it's...

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How to design a corporate training programme?

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How to design a corporate training programme?

Is continuous learning for employees a top priority in your company? If it's not a priority within your company, the...

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Business communication failures!

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Business communication failures!

Learn About Communication Failures Through Examples, and See If Any Apply to Your Reality The first step to ensure y...

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Online training: improve your employees' skills

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Online training: improve your employees' skills

They say knowledge doesn't take up space! This means there's always room for more knowledge and training in areas we are ...

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Soft and Hard Skills: Do you know your company?

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Soft and Hard Skills: Do you know your company?

Soft skills are behavioral abilities related to how one interacts with others, or oneself, in different situations. Hard ...

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How to increase productivity with the Kanban method

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How to increase productivity with the Kanban method

The Kanban method is a workflow management system that can be used to increase productivity. It is based on the prin...

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Lean Manufacturing: 5 tips to implement in your company!

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Lean Manufacturing: 5 tips to implement in your company!

The term "Lean Manufacturing" was first coined by John Krafcik in 1988. However, the concept has been around for much lon...

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4 Agile methods to improve productivity

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4 Agile methods to improve productivity

Do you feel like you're working harder than ever and getting nowhere? The average worker spends almost an hour a day...

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4 business opportunities in Senegal

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4 business opportunities in Senegal

Senegal is an African country that offers great business opportunities. Although the local market is small due to it...

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5 Advantages of e-Learning for companies

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5 Advantages of e-Learning for companies

The digital world has redefined the way companies operate. With the explosion of the Internet, social networks and s...

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3 things you don't know about Africa

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3 things you don't know about Africa

Africa is a continent with great potential, offering a wide range of opportunities for investors. However, most investors...

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Business opportunity in Mozambique

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Business opportunity in Mozambique

Have you thought about doing business in Africa? This is a good time to internationalize your company in Mozambique. ...

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Is there good communication between my employees?

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Is there good communication between my employees?

The lack of internal communication is one of the main challenges for companies! Lack of internal organisation, absen...

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Time Optimisation: Doing more in less time

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Time Optimisation: Doing more in less time

Wasting time scheduling and attending meetings about issues that could be resolved with just an email. Projects being con...

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Metaverse. Are you familiar with this trend?

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Metaverse. Are you familiar with this trend?

The concept of virtual reality, as we know it today, began to take shape in the 1990s in the video game industry. The ide...

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The importance of personal development in a company

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The importance of personal development in a company

Effective people management is crucial for a company, as they are the company's "strength". People development is a ...

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Business opportunities on the African continent

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Business opportunities on the African continent

The business opportunities in the African continent are vast. In this article, you will learn about some of these opportu...

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3 concepts to take into account in your company

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3 concepts to take into account in your company

The digital era is here to stay; "thinking big" is the new way of thinking, and taking care of the team is extremely impo...

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4 Pillars for successful training - Data Analysis

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4 Pillars for successful training - Data Analysis

1st Pillar - Analysing data You've heard that we're in the era of Big Data, right? This avalanche of data, inf...

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4 Pillars for successful training - Managers and leaders

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4 Pillars for successful training - Managers and leaders

2nd Pillar- Managers and leaders This is one of the pillars they will identify with the most. Are you ready? ...

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4 Pillars for successful training - Human Factors

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4 Pillars for successful training - Human Factors

3rd Pillar - Human Factors The human factor (the wide range of personalities) influences our reactions at work, guid...

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4 Pillars of successful training - The brain

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4 Pillars of successful training - The brain

4th Pillar- The Brain We all know that learning takes time and effort. However, for quality learning, we need to fin...

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The challenges of Digital Learning: Use the power of Digital Learning

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The challenges of Digital Learning: Use the power of Digital Learning

The challenges of Digital Learning: A sufferer's view! As I've been talking about for the last few weeks, digital le...

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7 tips for returning to work after the holidays

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7 tips for returning to work after the holidays

The Challenge of Returning to Work... We all know how difficult it is to return to work after a relaxing and well-de...

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Use positive psychology in your company!

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Use positive psychology in your company!

Find out what Positive Psychology is all about Positive psychology is a powerful tool for promoting well-being in...

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Internationalisation: 4 business sectors!

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Internationalisation: 4 business sectors!

Where the Oporto Forte Group Has Left Its Mark Over the past 28 years, we have had great experiences in the processe...

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Import & Export in Africa

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Import & Export in Africa

Africa is a continent of unparalleled riches and cultural diversity. However, there has been significant debate about the...

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Empathy, emotions and well-being: They can never be separated!

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Empathy, emotions and well-being: They can never be separated!

Soft Skills for Top-Tier Management In the last 3 weeks, we have discussed soft skills from 3 distinct themes: ...

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The weak link between performance and professional results!

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The weak link between performance and professional results!

Performance Isn't Everything, Data Shows... There is systematic evidence about the connections between job performan...

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5 rising sectors in the African market!

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5 rising sectors in the African market!

A Growing Market! With the African Economy expanding rapidly, as demonstrated by the high GDP growth rates in variou...

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Influencing skills are useful for making things happen!

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Influencing skills are useful for making things happen!

Exercise Influence and Become More Efficient! Many people think they don't have enough power and would love to becom...

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Learn more about ECOWAS countries

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Learn more about ECOWAS countries

Economic Community of West African States Little is known about the African continent. We have some information...

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