Expert negotiations – what is that and what distinguishes that
The concept of negotiation has undergone a process of evolution. Initially and for a long time, negotiations were associated with diplomacy or politics. Today, without any negotiations, no company could be bypassed and they are one of the areas in which funds for the development of competences are invested. The negotiation process is an extremely…
Read MoreBusiness negotiations – an art in itself or a matter of practice?
Achieving desired results in negotiations depends on many factors and requires meeting certain conditions. Undoubtedly, an important aspect is the passion for a job and personal abilities. Characteristics such as openness and resistance to stress are certainly irrelevant. However, do only innate skills give a chance to be successful in negotiation processes? Are there any…
Read MoreWhat is the audit of the company?
The audit of a company should be carried out by an independent auditor. Only then the evaluation and further documentation as well as the new strategy will be prepared in an objective manner. Business audits may have different goals and final results. What is the business audit, what are the types of audits and offered…
Read MoreAreas of business consulting – classification
Very often starting a business people are convinced about the reliability of their strategy. Equally often, running a company for many years, people assume that their processes are reliable. Even if they can observe imperfections and complications. However, to be sure that the company strategy is as optimal, it is good to know the opinion…
Read MoreE-360 ‘- the method for continuous development and monitoring of the implementation of the acquired knowledge
We recently mentioned on our blog that investing in employee training is a decisively profitable move. But to achieve ROI (return on investment), it is necessary to provide opportunities for trained employees for continuous practical use of the acquired knowledge and new techniques. What are the evaluation goals of the 360 ‘model? The objectives of…
Read MoreSupply chain security thanks to blockchain technology
Resilience of the supply chain to threats that may occur along the way of the entire process is an unquestionable basis for every business. Regardless of how complex the company structure is and how extensive the entire process is, proper supply chain management tactics and tools will not only improve the quality of services provided,…
Read MoreRisks associated with e-auctions – how to deal with them?
Purchasing e-auctions, also known as reverse auctions, are an interesting solution that can bring significant savings. It is not surprising, therefore, that they are gaining more and more fans. It is generally believed that e-auctions can improve price effectiveness. They can also allow partial elimination of time-consuming and often complicated business negotiations with suppliers. However,…
Read MoreBenefits resulting from the use of IT tools in the S2P process
The Source to Pay (S2P) process is one of the most complex processes in the day to day operations of enterprises. It covers the whole life cycle of the purchase transaction – from selecting the supplier to payment for delivery. And despite the growing level of automation, it is still vulnerable to the risk of…
Read MoreWhy is it worth having good negotiators?
Business negotiations are not just about defeating the opponent in the discussion and negotiating good terms for oneself. On the contrary, an effective negotiator knows how to create a situation in which all parties will be satisfied with the outcome of the negotiation process. This ability is invaluable not only for negotiations. It can also…
Read MoreWhat is the competitive advantage?
We have repeatedly written about competitive advantage on our blog. We also emphasized the importance of conducting business negotiations and managing relationships in the way supporting the competitive advantage. But what is the competitive advantage? And what are the most effective methods of achieving it? What is a competitive advantage? The competitive advantage is when…
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