21st Century Skills

• Probleemoplossend denken

  Let go of your attention and focus

  Do not try to keep your attention on itA good cup of coffee. That is how I like to start my day. As I take the first sip, I am already looking forward to the moment...

  Do not try to keep your attention on it

  A good cup of coffee. That is how I like to start my day. As I take the first sip, I am already looking forward to the moment I sit behind my computer to tackle that one task that has been haunting my mind all morning. Full of enthusiasm, I type in my password. Every second closer to the startup, my enthusiasm grows.

  Then my desktop appears. Dozens of icons stare at me, along with a few open windows from yesterday. My enthusiasm starts to disappear and makes way for annoyance. I quickly click those windows away. I open a new browser and am immediately overwhelmed by news articles. Grumble...

  Probleemoplossend denken21st Century SkillsCognitive Agility
  Sep 3, 2024 · 3 min read
• Zelfvertrouwen

  The key to genuine contact

  In our current world full of fast communication and superficial interactions, one thing has become clear: authentic communication is rare, but highly...

  The key to genuine contact

  In our current world full of fast communication and superficial interactions, one thing has become clear: authentic communication is rare, but highly valued. We long for authenticity, for people who speak from their heart and truly touch us. This lack of authenticity often causes a feeling of dissatisfaction and misunderstanding in both personal and professional relationships.

  That is why we will briefly go over the essential principles of authentic communication, as they are presented in our Skill Sprint.

  ZelfvertrouwenEmotionele intelligentieLeiderschap
  Dec 29, 2023 · 4 min read
• Communicatie

  Do you sometimes listen like Google?

  You are halfway through typing a search query in Google, and bam! It seems as if Google is reading your mind and making suggestions even before you have...

  You are halfway through typing a search query in Google, and bam! It seems as if Google is reading your mind and making suggestions even before you have finished your sentence. Handy, isn't it? But let us be honest, in real life this type of 'telepathy' can seriously mess up communication. In a world where we are used to quick answers and immediate results, the art of active listening has become a rare but indispensable skill, especially in the business environment.

  Put yourself in a conscious listening mode

  Active listening is not a passive activity; it requires conscious effort and attention. In the business world, where miscommunication can lead to significant losses, it is essential to be fully present and tuned in to the speaker. This means switching off your inner 'Google autocomplete', which tends to hijack the conversation with premature conclusions. Put your prejudices, assumptions and personal agenda aside. Be present in the moment and focus on what is being said, not on what you think will be said.

  Communicatie21st Century Skills
  Nov 30, 2023 · 3 min read
• Emotionele intelligentie

  8 essential skills you learned from your mother

  Do you remember those times your mother gave you a life lesson disguised as everyday advice? "Eat your vegetables, then you will grow big and strong," she would say. But...

  Do you remember those times your mother gave you a life lesson disguised as everyday advice? "Eat your vegetables, then you will grow big and strong," she would say. But between the lines, she actually taught you much more. She gave you a toolkit of soft skills that you now use daily. So let us pause for a moment to consider those invaluable lessons and take a closer look at the top 5 soft skills you learned from your mother.

  Patience

  My mother was the epitome of patience. You remember the endless questions you subjected her to, right? "Why is the sky blue, mum? Why can't I have sweets for dinner?" Yet she never snapped, she always found the stamina to answer calmly and logically. The ability to remain patient, even when tested to the limit, is perhaps one of the most crucial skills my mother taught me. This ability not only saves you from hasty, regrettable reactions, but also helps you to appreciate the journey more rather than the destination. During meetings, negotiations or brainstorming sessions, your unflappable patience can mean the difference between success and failure, harmony and discord.

  Emotionele intelligentieTime management21st Century Skills
  Sep 27, 2023 · 4 min read

• Cognitive Agility
• Emotional intelligence
• Problem solving
• Self-confidence
• Leadership
• Communication
• Time management
• Change Management
• Self-leadership

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