Dirk BaertsAug 24, 20223 min readBe SMART with your goalsOperating an organization without clear objectives or goals is like driving a car without a destination: while it might be fun for some...
Dirk BaertsDec 27, 20213 min readStop talking, start listening (to your people)“Being a good listener is absolutely critical to being a good leader; you have to listen to the people who are on the front line.” This...
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 BaertsJan 31, 20214 min readESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) explainedWhat is ESG? ESG stands for Environmental, Social & Governance. Stating it in an oversimplified it groups all strategies, actions and...
Dirk BaertsAug 22, 20204 min readThe power of the 1/1One-on-one meetings are probably one of the most powerful tools in one’s communication toolkit. Especially in these uncertain times they...
Dirk BaertsJul 27, 20202 min readEmail does not allow for effective communication …Email does not allow for an instantaneous, clear 2-way exchange. It allows for 1-way information-sharing, not for effective communication