Articles
Efficient Manager’s Five Principles
Jānis Zēlavs, "Nordic Training International" Senior Client Consultant, Trainer, "Komersanta Vēstnesis", 28.02.2007.
The most ambitious projects are initially ‘created’ in the mind of one person or a group of people and only then implemented in real life. What projects we shall create, greatly depends on the way we think. If we compare the human mind with a computer, the things we do depend on the programs that are used. >>>>>
The most ambitious projects are initially ‘created’ in the mind of one person or a group of people and only then implemented in real life. What projects we shall create, greatly depends on the way we think. If we compare the human mind with a computer, the things we do depend on the programs that are used. >>>>>
Conquering Shanghai
Jūlija Pudenko, "Dienas Bizness", 17.11.2006.
Business volumes in Shanghai are incomparable with those in the Latvian market. «Shanghai is an amazing city with huge market volumes and millions of people living and working there. Everything happens and changes very quickly, » says Jānis Donis, manager of the China branch of SIA Nordic Training International about his new workplace. >>>>>
Business volumes in Shanghai are incomparable with those in the Latvian market. «Shanghai is an amazing city with huge market volumes and millions of people living and working there. Everything happens and changes very quickly, » says Jānis Donis, manager of the China branch of SIA Nordic Training International about his new workplace. >>>>>
With Analytical Approach to the Chinese Market
Inga Balode, "Neatkarīgā Rīta Avīze", 26.10.2006.
"The attention and time of a business partner matters most to a Chinese, if you respect this, you can agree upon a good price as well as advantageous business conditions,” says Janis Donis, manager of the China branch of Excelsio and Nordic Training International. >>>>>
"The attention and time of a business partner matters most to a Chinese, if you respect this, you can agree upon a good price as well as advantageous business conditions,” says Janis Donis, manager of the China branch of Excelsio and Nordic Training International. >>>>>
Say «no ha», and be one of us!
Lana Daniela, "Diena" ("Karjeras Diena"), 17.10.2006.
What can a young Latvian do in the ancient China? Of course, seek the wisdom of Orient and try to bring into his hectic western life some eastern serenity and harmony. Hardly many people would do so, yet we surely could find a bunch of such individuals. But show me a young Latvian who works in China in a Latvian company and has no interest in oriental peace. You can’t? Then I’ll do it myself. >>>>>
What can a young Latvian do in the ancient China? Of course, seek the wisdom of Orient and try to bring into his hectic western life some eastern serenity and harmony. Hardly many people would do so, yet we surely could find a bunch of such individuals. But show me a young Latvian who works in China in a Latvian company and has no interest in oriental peace. You can’t? Then I’ll do it myself. >>>>>
A Special Name for Each Day
Raivis Spalvens, "Dienas Bizness", 13.10.2006.
Indra Šlesere, executive director of Nordic Training International gives a name to each working day. On her record she keeps the days of Love, Smiling and Challenges showing the word’s magic ability to materialize. "My morning begins around 06.15", says I.Šlesere. >>>>>
Indra Šlesere, executive director of Nordic Training International gives a name to each working day. On her record she keeps the days of Love, Smiling and Challenges showing the word’s magic ability to materialize. "My morning begins around 06.15", says I.Šlesere. >>>>>
Assessment of Employees
Inga Balode, "Neatkarīgā Rīta Avīze", 12.10.2006.
The employer is more interested in the applicant’s intellectual potential rather than his/her psychological compatibility. ”Managers who choose their employee based on the acquaintances’ recommendation that he/she is ‘a nice person’ later may be disappointed when they find out that the nice person is an excellent partner for a game of bowling yet totally unsuitable for his/her job,” says Ivo Kohvs, sales and development director of Nordic Training International, recruitment and business consulting company. >>>>>
The employer is more interested in the applicant’s intellectual potential rather than his/her psychological compatibility. ”Managers who choose their employee based on the acquaintances’ recommendation that he/she is ‘a nice person’ later may be disappointed when they find out that the nice person is an excellent partner for a game of bowling yet totally unsuitable for his/her job,” says Ivo Kohvs, sales and development director of Nordic Training International, recruitment and business consulting company. >>>>>
Being leader is a challenge
Jana Gavare, "Dienas Bizness", 09.08.2006.
Can anyone become a leader or do you have to be born a leader? What indicates that an employee could be promoted to leading positions? How to assist his development? What to do if a prospective leader has no higher ladder to climb inside the company? Does the manager always have to be a leader and does a leader have to be a manager? Trainer Ivo Kohvs from Nordic Training International called together a debate organised by Dienas Bizness and Latvian Business Consultants Association to discuss this and other questions. >>>>>
Can anyone become a leader or do you have to be born a leader? What indicates that an employee could be promoted to leading positions? How to assist his development? What to do if a prospective leader has no higher ladder to climb inside the company? Does the manager always have to be a leader and does a leader have to be a manager? Trainer Ivo Kohvs from Nordic Training International called together a debate organised by Dienas Bizness and Latvian Business Consultants Association to discuss this and other questions. >>>>>
From a group of people to a team
Inga Balode, "Neatkarīgā Rīta Avīze", 22.06.2006.
One way for uniting a team is celebrating either at the office or outdoors. In summer we usually arrange sports events and different tasks like skiing with wooden skis, crossing a river, managing through a labyrinth with closed eyes that, along with the knowledge of an efficient communication, foster building of a strong team. >>>>>
One way for uniting a team is celebrating either at the office or outdoors. In summer we usually arrange sports events and different tasks like skiing with wooden skis, crossing a river, managing through a labyrinth with closed eyes that, along with the knowledge of an efficient communication, foster building of a strong team. >>>>>
Selling an American invention to Americans
Viestarts Gailītis, "Diena", 13.06.2006.
We are not scientists who invent new technologies, explains Uģis Strauss (32), chairman of the board of the management training company Nordic Training International (NTI). "Our particular competence is taking the best things available on the market and making an optimum package. There are many people who can invent fantastic things, but cannot teach them. We have the ability to see the good content and the critical skills." >>>>>
We are not scientists who invent new technologies, explains Uģis Strauss (32), chairman of the board of the management training company Nordic Training International (NTI). "Our particular competence is taking the best things available on the market and making an optimum package. There are many people who can invent fantastic things, but cannot teach them. We have the ability to see the good content and the critical skills." >>>>>
Using a business simulation to develop key skills – the MERKIS experience
Ugis Strauss, President of Nordic Training International, "Industrial and Commercial Training", Vol. 38, 04.2006.
MERKIS is a new comprehensive business simulation game that teaches team building, strategy, communication skills, financial management and the enterprise-wide perspective of how the whole organization works together, as well as many other skills and concepts. This game is designed for companies that would like to gain a strategic business advantage over their competitors. >>>>>
MERKIS is a new comprehensive business simulation game that teaches team building, strategy, communication skills, financial management and the enterprise-wide perspective of how the whole organization works together, as well as many other skills and concepts. This game is designed for companies that would like to gain a strategic business advantage over their competitors. >>>>>
Metaprograms – a selection and motivation tool
Ieva Grāvīte, Personnel Selection Specialist, NTI Trainer, "Dienas Bizness", 24.05.2006.
At job interviews, candidates tend to present themselves as better than in reality; as a result they often create false impression about themselves and hamper true assessment and decision of their suitability for a particular position. >>>>>
At job interviews, candidates tend to present themselves as better than in reality; as a result they often create false impression about themselves and hamper true assessment and decision of their suitability for a particular position. >>>>>
To put a bridle on time...
Jana Gavare, "Dienas Bizness", "Veiksmīgs un Vesels" (Successful and Healthy), 19.04.2006.
To be able to do the most important things rather than do everything – that is the essence of time planning. Each day comes with an avalanche of new problems and heaps of work that we fail to cope with. In the attempt to do everything we toil for 10 or even 14 hours a day and still there is no end to it. The consequence is inevitable burnout. >>>>>
To be able to do the most important things rather than do everything – that is the essence of time planning. Each day comes with an avalanche of new problems and heaps of work that we fail to cope with. In the attempt to do everything we toil for 10 or even 14 hours a day and still there is no end to it. The consequence is inevitable burnout. >>>>>
Learn planning to switch off your cell phone
Inga Balode, "Neatkarīgā Rīta Avīze", 23.03.2006.
"Time planning system is a tool due to which people feel happy as they have time to consider and arrange their work and private matters and they can maintain their main goals in heaps of arrangements," says Indra Šlesere, Manager of the Time Mentor training program at the business consultation company Nordic Training International. >>>>>
"Time planning system is a tool due to which people feel happy as they have time to consider and arrange their work and private matters and they can maintain their main goals in heaps of arrangements," says Indra Šlesere, Manager of the Time Mentor training program at the business consultation company Nordic Training International. >>>>>
Knowing means being able to do
Jana Gavare, "Dienas Bizness", 28.12.2005.
When choosing a training program or a seminar, it would be worth learning whether the trainer has practical experience in the area he/she teaches, specialists advise. >>>>>
When choosing a training program or a seminar, it would be worth learning whether the trainer has practical experience in the area he/she teaches, specialists advise. >>>>>
Handling of conflicts and stress management
Uģis Strauss, NTI Director, "Dienas Bizness" - "Saldo", 07.2005.
Conflicts and stress at workplace are inevitable phenomena. To a great extent it refers also to accountants who are expected to perform their duties with high precision and efficiency. By understanding the causes of stress and conflict situations and learning the solutions as well as applying the techniques of stress management it is possible to substantially improve the efficiency of work. >>>>>
Conflicts and stress at workplace are inevitable phenomena. To a great extent it refers also to accountants who are expected to perform their duties with high precision and efficiency. By understanding the causes of stress and conflict situations and learning the solutions as well as applying the techniques of stress management it is possible to substantially improve the efficiency of work. >>>>>
Six years’ experience in three days
Inga Balode, "Neatkarīgā Rīta Avīze", 21.07.2005.
"The experience that can be gained in three days of participation in the business simulation game is equal to six years’ experience of real work,“ says Uģis Strauss, director of consulting and business training company Nordic Training International. >>>>>
"The experience that can be gained in three days of participation in the business simulation game is equal to six years’ experience of real work,“ says Uģis Strauss, director of consulting and business training company Nordic Training International. >>>>>
Does ‘to win’ always mean ‘to win’?
Kaspars Milaševičs, NTI Public Relations Manager, "Dienas Bizness", 03.06.2005.
The principles of interpersonal management are based on six paradigms of people’s interaction. >>>>>
The principles of interpersonal management are based on six paradigms of people’s interaction. >>>>>
Practical experience gained through a game
Jana Gavare, "Dienas Bizness", 05.11.2003.
The so-called case studies in the business schools are increasingly being replaced by or supplemented with the business simulation games. >>>>>
The so-called case studies in the business schools are increasingly being replaced by or supplemented with the business simulation games. >>>>>