Tag: OECD
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Making the Leap from Startup to SME
The world is full of startups, with young people who want to create a tech-based company instead of a traditional business. But to achieve a certain level of success, it is essential at some point to move from being a startup to becoming an SME. After all, the data shows that only 1 out of…
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Machine Learning: Systems That Learn
Machine learning is considered a branch of artificial intelligence. Its purpose, as the name suggests, is for machines to be capable of learning—that is, to improve both their use and the user experience through their operation. What is Machine Learning? The core idea behind machine learning is that systems improve the user experience on their…
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How to Dedicate All Your Time to Achieving Business Goals
What do you spend your workday on? Surely on many tasks, but undoubtedly, a lot of them are related to administrative or bureaucratic work; those tasks that, while absolutely necessary, add little value to the business or are tedious and routine. Today, almost everyone becomes an assistant, auditor, and accountant, whether for themselves or for…
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How to Make Your Organization More Agile Through eCommerce
Since the start of the pandemic, organizations have experienced a series of changes—sometimes traumatic—that have transformed them forever. The adoption of eCommerce has, in many cases, been a lifeline in the midst of an entirely new situation. Many business models were hit head-on by the pandemic. In the VUCA environments in which our organizations operate,…
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Make Remote Meetings More Effective
A large part of the workforce is working from home, either fully or partially. It is estimated that in the United States, 26% of employees are remote workers—and that’s a lot of people. Remote meetings, therefore, have become the daily routine for millions of workers, whether to collaborate with colleagues or connect with clients around…
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Fostering Creativity in SMEs
Creativity in small and medium-sized enterprises is the combination of skills that are becoming increasingly important among professionals. A creative company is one with great long-term survival prospects; therefore, stimulating it within organizations is an investment in the future. The importance of creativity in SMEs Creativity is important in organizations, but also in people’s daily…
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Teamwork to Develop Your Career
The ability to work in a team is one of the main skills required in companies today. It’s hard to find a job posting that doesn’t ask for it, and its development is becoming increasingly important in today’s environment. But far from being just a trendy buzzword in recruitment, it offers numerous benefits for companies…
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A Piece of Advice for the Manager of Any SME
Reaching an executive position in a company is not a matter of luck. At least, luck alone does not make a Manager. A director of a small or medium-sized business usually has a professional background and solid knowledge that have earned them that position. In any case, learning (and unlearning) is a continuous process that…
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What is Blockchain?
The term blockchain has become popular in recent years, but unlike other buzzwords, its popularity has not been accompanied by a widespread understanding of what it actually means. We talk about blockchain naturally, about chains of blocks, about cryptocurrencies… but do we really know what we are referring to? Below, we’ll try to explain it—not…
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Five Areas of Action to Achieve a More Resilient Organization
Resilience—the ability to overcome difficult or highly changing circumstances—is an increasingly essential value for companies. A more resilient organization is one that can navigate crises more effectively, adapt more quickly to market changes, and remain competitive in the long term. In a context where we have not yet fully emerged from the COVID-19 crisis and…
