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?

Ana Varela, Sales Excellence Manager at Nova School of Business and Economics, explains what has changed recently in the management of companies

The COVID-19 pandemic generated an unprecedented global economic crisis in a short period of time, with impacts that also hit what is considered by many as the world's leading hub of innovation, technology and entrepreneurship, Silicon Valley. However, living here for more than 5 years I risk saying that the biggest technology companies were already "prepared" in advance for this crisis.