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THE ART OF WAR (Sun Tzu) - If you have not read the book, I would highly recommend it. A quote I took from the book earlier today is: "Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win". As a recruiter, this passage really struck home. Why? Sun Tzu is trying to make people understand the absolute value of preparation if you truly wish to win. The warrior that tastes success, will usually have spent time planning and preparing for the battle/war, whilst the warrior that just rushes headlong into a battle simply increases their chances of losing. In my daily duty of reading CV's (200+ so far this week just for one role!), I keep seeing again and again, almost 98% of the CVs being submitted erroneously. Just stop and think about this for a minute. Less than 5 applicants actually matched the Job Spec. Just over 200 have spent about 20 minutes of their day doing a task that will give them zero value! It is mind bending when you then think about how many applications some of these candidates have filled out. I have stated it time and again, and will continue to reinforce it: - Read the Job Specification from start to finish. - After reading the Job Spec. re-read it to make sure you understand it. - On your screen, open your CV and also open the job sheet. Half a screen each so you can cross reference it. Do the tasks needed for the job, actually show up on your CV multiple times? Are the key words in the Job Sheet, showing up on your CV multiple times? - If "Yes", re-check your CV to confirm all contact details are there, and that it reads clearly. Now start the application process. - If "No, but I have genuinely done these things", re-write your CV so it is aligned to the job role clearly. Now start the application process. - If "No, and I have no idea what these points are, and I do not even know anything about the industry", log off the web page and do not submit your CV. I am not saying this will guarantee you a job, but it will definitely use your time more wisely and let you focus on roles that you can get into and really want to be doing. I hope this helps. www.keo.com/careers

Some of the questions we've been asked countless times over the years are worth sharing.... Take a read via the link below

I've heard myself say it plenty of times: 'Thou Shalt Never Assume'.  But really? Can we? As a general principle, I agree - we shouldn't treat our assumptions as facts.  So, if I catch myself saying 'well I assume they have that information' or 'they said they were going to do x, so I assume they've done it' then I know need to upgrade my information: Don't assume. Ask!    But to suggest we should never assume anything is flying in the face of human nature.  We make assumptions all the time, often without even thinking about them. • They are shaped by our experience of the world, our organisations and others' behaviours • In turn they shape our beliefs about how things work • They may or may not be accurate If we can't stop ourselves making assumptions, any programme design is bound to have loads of assumptions baked in. It's inevitable. As evaluators, our job is to help you get them 𝗮𝗹𝗹 out in the open: • Make them clear and visible • Explore people's different assumptions • Gather evidence to test whether they are true or not      If you ask us to help you build a Theory of Change or design an evaluation, don't be surprised if we take a lot of time over assumptions. They normally lurk below the surface, but are often the things that derail a project.  What are you assuming? Is it time to check whether that's true? #evaluation #assumptions #TheoryOfChange          

Actions Speak Louder In a world inundated with words and promises, it's the tangible results that truly leave a lasting impact. Here's why: Cheatsheet: Results Over Words: - While words may paint a vivid picture, it's the results that validate our efforts and showcase our capabilities to the world. Actions, backed by tangible outcomes, carry far more weight than mere rhetoric. Proof in Performance: - Actions speak volumes about our dedication, commitment, and competence. Whether it's completing a project ahead of schedule, exceeding targets, or delivering exceptional quality, tangible results serve as irrefutable proof of our capabilities. Building Trust: - Consistently delivering on promises and generating meaningful results fosters trust and credibility, both essential elements in professional relationships. Clients, colleagues, and stakeholders are more likely to trust those who consistently deliver tangible outcomes. In a world where actions often speak louder than words, let's focus on turning our aspirations into achievements, our plans into palpable progress, and our words into impactful results. It's through our actions that we truly make our mark on the world.

Your project's success depends on your stakeholders'. Have you felt that everything is falling apart without a reason? You have planned your project well: ➡ There is a well-detailed project plan in place. ➡ Your team has clear tasks assigned. ➡ The project budget is confirmed. ➡ Timelines are aligned. But during the project execution, you feel that everything is falling apart. For no visible reason, task completion is being delayed. Solutions delivered are not meeting expectations. Your team is getting blocked in their activities. Your customer is changing requirements. Key to the project's success is your stakeholders' engagement! Since day one of the project you have to communicate to the outside of your project team. None of the projects operate in a closed environment. Success depends on cooperation with others 🤝 Company management has to be involved to make necessary decisions and alignments. Involved departments have to be prepared for the impact your project will bring. You have to keep all the stakeholders involved and aligned at all times. Don't let your projects fail due to poor engagement of stakeholders. Succeed at all times! 🥂 Are you struggling with your project? Book a free call with me and find out how I can help you: https://lnkd.in/dFx3yxy3

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Computer Organization Architecture https://lnkd.in/gbbNPtsZ Performance Evaluation Equation - Part 1

Grabbing a new project or business opportunity needs an eye-catching proposal document that captivates external stakeholders and convinces decision-makers to choose your proposal over others. Your project proposal should be a concise yet persuasive summary of your project details that encourages stakeholders to engage in the initiative. While preparing the proposal document, a well-defined explanation of the following key elements will surely win approval. #businessproposals #projectproposals #winningchanceofapproval

Challenges of Single Responsibility: Finding the right level of granularity can be challenging. Too fine-grained, and you’ll end up with an overwhelming number of classes; too coarse, and you violate SRP. Aim for a balance where the system is modular but manageable. A common misconception is equating a single function to a single responsibility. However, a responsibility encompasses a coherent set of functionalities that together serve a single purpose.

So true. With Matter of Focus we encourage people to use reflective impact logs to capture the type of informal experience and feedback from teams - the importance of which is massively undervalued. I’m often struck by a tendency in people developing a project or area of work to think that their views don’t count or that they are in some way ‘biased’ (whatever that really means!) Team meetings can be a great opportunity to gather reflections from team members. Perhaps reviewing collective sense of progress against one indicator or outcome per meeting.