Wendy van Ierschot

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Why you should always look at the bigger picture when facing problems

When we think of problems, we are quick to think in terms of cause and blame. But that's not always the best method to achieve change. Today as a guest at Werkprofessor: psychologist Marijke Spanjersberg, specialized in systems thinking.

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How the unsaid influences decision-making

We all do it: remaining silent during a meeting, only to share it with a colleague afterwards. That silence has a greater influence on the course of a company than you might think. Today as a guest at Werkprofessor: doctoral student Marilieke Engbers, connected to the Vrije Universiteit, and entrepreneur Bas Beek, founder of CompaNanny.

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This is what every business needs to be successful

What are the characteristics of successful businesses? And how can you apply that knowledge to your own business? Today's guests at Werkprofessor: Jesse Groenewegen, economist at Rabobank and entrepreneur Victor van Tol, founder of SnappCar.

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These tools you need when working in a new world

How do we get back to work when the corona crisis is over? How do we keep our focus? And are there perhaps also positive aspects to the current situation? Today's guests at Werkprofessor are Elke Geraerts, CEO at Better Minds at Work and Martijn Peeters, founder of Camptoo.

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How to stay focused while working (at home)

Nagging children, partners who are on each other's lips day in and day out, faltering Zoom meetings. Now that the corona crisis has forced us to work from home en masse, being productive has become a lot harder. Yet there are simple ways to keep your attention on your work - even now. Today as guest at Werkprofessor: Mark Tigchelaar, founder of the Focus Academy, and entrepreneur Louise Verschuren, founder of marketing agency Wuzzon.

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How to influence behaviour

How nice it would be if you could influence behaviour. And you can. But how do you do this as an entrepreneur?

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For this reason, you should think seriously

Critical thinking is important. But how do you do this? According to the work professor, it's simply to keep practicing.

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Why being happy should be at the top of your priority list

We all want it, to be happy. What do we really know about happiness?

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Cutting through knots, an art in itself

The well-known dilemma of entrepreneurs: when do you make decisions on your gut feeling and when do you take an analytical approach?

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How do you keep concentration longer?

We find it difficult to speak to each other. Just think of the noisy fellow passenger in the quiet compartment of the train who you want to talk to but don't dare. Or your colleague in the middle of your office garden who is chatting away. According to the work professor, the answer is clear: scrap the office garden and speak to each other about silence and concentration.

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Mental fitness, a matter of training

We all want it: mental fitness. Stop worrying, relax and really live in the now. But how do you stimulate this as an entrepreneur within your team? And how can you put this into practice tomorrow?

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Speak up and build confidence

Trust, the foundation for a safe work environment and healthy corporate culture. How do you create this as an entrepreneur? What is your role in this?

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Entrepreneur, don't neglect esports!

Esports, enormously growing within the gaming industry. What opportunities lie here for entrepreneurs?

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Is technology always better than humans?

Technology, do we overestimate it or underestimate humans? Our capabilities. Do we know what we are doing when we implement new technological applications? Are we being cautious enough or are we letting ourselves be led too much?

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A mediocre MT, a drag on growth

As entrepreneurs, we have known it for a long time, but still find it difficult to put it into practice. Entrepreneurship, how then?