Could we ever afford to choose not to learn, not to evolve, not to grow? Susana Ferreira, Director for Marketing & Communication at Nova SBE Executive Education, shares her views on the lessons learned during the COVID-19 period.

Executive Director of Portugal Digital, the Government's digital transformation programme for the country, is the cover figure of January's PME Magazine and the guest in the online presentation of the 19th edition.

2020 was a turbulent year and 2021 got off to a rocky start, paving the way for a second confinement. The current state of emergency and the whole situation caused by the pandemic of COVID-19 may seem like a catastrophe. To tell the truth, life on this planet can seem like a real catastrophe. However, there are daily behaviours we can adopt to counteract these negative thoughts.

Goal setting is a fundamental step in any project management process. André Mascarenhas, from Setec, explains everything you need to know about the OKR methodology.

These days, company leaders base their speeches on one word: inclusion - "we present an inclusive work environment" is one example. They claim it as if it were an absolute truth. But is it really?

There are times in life when the path to follow is not obvious, the decision to be taken is not clear and the uncertainties about the direction to take are many. We are constantly faced with situations in which we have to decide and this decision becomes even more complex and difficult when time is short and the pressure and consequences are high.

With technological and transport development, the global world has moved closer together and the pace of individuals, teams and organisations seeking competitive advantage has increased. Effectiveness is now measured by the ability to adapt which must be a constant, and the precious pearl of companies is knowledge (i.e. people) which allows them to be at the forefront when stimulated and framed.

How do I feel? What moves me? What stimulates me? What am I afraid of and do I hide with strange behaviour? How can I improve and strengthen my relationships?