14 Posts found for Author: Martin Luenendonk

Many scientists, professors, and researchers have devoted themselves to creating the tools which can be used in analyzing organizations, with the aim of finding the one key resource that will help the company sustain an advantage and therefore stay at the top. There are many frameworks, matrices, tools, sheets, etc. that can be used for achieving this. The VRIO framework is one. Why it is … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Author: Martin Luenendonk | Source: Cleverism | Subject: Strategy

Theorists and social scientists have long speculated on what type of management is best for man: especially in the professional setting. In response: they created management theories and compiled vast collections of ideas that have now provided a framework for an effective management strategy for man. These strategies are implemented in modern workplaces to motivate and bring the best out of employees.

At the end … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Author: Martin Luenendonk | Source: Cleverism | Subject: Management

Employee recognition is the timely informal or formal acknowledgement of a person’s or team’s behavior, effort or business result that supports the organization’s goals and values. It is a known fact that appreciation is one of the top motivators for employees to work harder and to be more committed to their companies. Even cost-efficient forms of appreciation show employees that they are valued. Therefore, here … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Author: Martin Luenendonk | Source: Cleverism | Subjects: Human Resources, Management, Organizational Behavior

We’ve all been there — at the far end of the desk watching attentively at the interviewer as he tries to make sense of your professionally submitted resume. After he has some clarity on the type of employee you are going to be, he sets down the file and smiles at you while asking the dreaded question— “Tell me about yourself”

This is the question that … [ Read more ]

Content: Career Information | Author: Martin Luenendonk | Source: Cleverism | Subject: Interviewing

In this guide, we explore what is the recruitment and hiring process, what are the 7 steps of the hiring process including tips, internal and external factors determining the hiring process, and the challenges currently faced and how to overcome them.

Content: Article | Author: Martin Luenendonk | Source: Cleverism | Subject: Human Resources

For most people, being intelligent is perceived as having a lot of useful (and sometimes non-useful) knowledge and skills, and being able to apply such knowledge and skills.

That’s not wrong, mind you. In fact, it is one of the several accurate definitions of intelligence circulating today. Where it goes wrong in actual application is how people believe that being knowledgeable and skilled at general and … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Author: Martin Luenendonk | Source: Cleverism | Subjects: Career, Organizational Behavior, Personal Development

We have compiled a long list of sections a good employee handbook should mention in order to cover all bases and bring an employee up to speed on everything. This is a general structure of an employee handbook that can be used across all industries, since they must abide by certain rules and regulations and guarantee certain things.

Content: Article | Author: Martin Luenendonk | Source: Cleverism | Subject: Human Resources

Managing your peers can be a tough task, as the jump from working together to working for the other person can create friction and wariness. In this guide, we’ll give you tips on how to make the transition smoother and to manage your peers when the promotion lands on your desk.

Content: Article | Author: Martin Luenendonk | Source: Cleverism | Subjects: Career, Management, Organizational Behavior, Personal Development

In today’s interconnected world the ability to collaborate with other people is an increasingly important part of workplace communication. In order to understand how to better manage bigger groups and improve co-operation, it’s important to comprehend what drives social behavior. In this guide, we’ll examine one model explaining this behavior, called the SCARF model. Will explain the basics behind the theory, the way it explains … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Author: Martin Luenendonk | Source: Cleverism | Subjects: Career, Leadership, Management, Organizational Behavior, Personal Development, Productivity / Work Tips

Recruiters and hiring managers know that extending a job offer does not automatically receive an acceptance from the chosen candidate. After all, starting a new job is a major event in anyone’s life, so the candidate will definitely want to make sure that he is making the right decision. Thus, both sides have to be prepared to negotiate details about the job offer. In this … [ Read more ]

Content: Career Information | Author: Martin Luenendonk | Source: Cleverism | Subjects: Benefits / Comp., Evaluating Job Offers

In this guide, we explore 1) why to ask questions during the job interview and 2) the most helpful questions you should ask the interviewer.

Content: Career Information | Author: Martin Luenendonk | Source: Cleverism | Subjects: Career, Interviewing

The article introduces you to the Sean Ellis Test for assessing Product Market Fit. Further, the article explores the benefits and limitations of the Sean Ellis test, and finally discusses in detail how to properly apply the test for a positive outcome in your business.

Content: Article | Author: Martin Luenendonk | Source: Cleverism | Subjects: Entrepreneurship, Marketing / Sales, Strategy

Perhaps the most important set of questions that interviewers will ask candidates are behavioral questions, which assess how your past experiences in certain situations will come in handy for the company you are applying to. It can be argued that behavioral questions are the most difficult and most important part of any job interview. They are deceptively more difficult than technical questions, which catches many … [ Read more ]

Content: Career Information | Author: Martin Luenendonk | Source: Cleverism | Subjects: Career, Human Resources, Interviewing

Don’t be fooled by the name. They may be called “soft skills”, but there is nothing soft or weak about them. They are also among the top qualifications that employers look for in potential employees. In fact, you will find that many employers and hiring managers put more weight to these soft skills than the technical skills that you bring to the table. In other … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Author: Martin Luenendonk | Source: Cleverism | Subjects: Career, Personal Development