Human Resources

In the course of digital transformation, the role of the traditional HR department is also changing. The success of a company depends on how it adapts to the digital change and whether it is able to present itself as an attractive employer. In this category, you can find topics such as employer branding, internal communication, how to increase productivity in your daily work life, as well as exciting insights into our Cleverclip Team Retreats.

Yes to the Company Retreat – but why?
Cleverclip
2 min read

Yes to the Company Retreat – but why?

Once a year at Cleverclip we go together to a company retreat. This summer we spent 10 days on Bali at the company’s expense. Here you can find out why, why and if it is worth it. For the culture We at Cleverclip work remotely – so it can happen that one or the other […]

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Everchanging Communication. How Has It Changed Over The Past Years?
Communication
8 min read

Everchanging Communication. How Has It Changed Over The Past Years?

Other times, other customs – How our communication has developed in recent years We are moving with great strides towards the Web 4.0, the Internet of Things too. A clear definition of the individual steps in web development can only be blurred, but one thing is clear: the Internet today differs greatly from the Internet […]

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Sketchnotes – Notes That Really Stick
Communication
2 min read

Sketchnotes – Notes That Really Stick

Sketch notes are a way to quickly and easily capture content visually. And right at the beginning: You don’t need to be able to draw. Think of sketch notes as tools, not art! The combination of text and image helps you remember different content better. And all sorts of things: Recipes, holiday memories, maybe even […]

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Digital Learning – The Future Of Learning Is Here
Communication
2 min read

Digital Learning – The Future Of Learning Is Here

Digital Learning is booming. Whether as private further training or as part of employee development in companies. But what is the attraction of digital learning? Why does it work so well and what are the possibilities? The Success Factors of Digital Learning The advantages are quickly clarified: for many of us, learning independently of time […]

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Company Presentations. What Makes a good one?
Human Resources
2 min read

Company Presentations. What Makes a good one?

How do you convince potential new customers or investors of your company? A company presentation is an indispensable product – but not just any product. In this blog, we’ll explain how you can build a really good presentation – and thus win every one of your listeners or viewers for you. How you arouse emotions […]

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Team Retreat – Every Year Again
Cleverclip
2 min read

Team Retreat – Every Year Again

It’s been another month since the Swiss Cleverclip group travelled together from Barcelona back to Switzerland. Our other dear colleagues have made their way back home – to Costa Rica, Germany, Bosnia or Russia, for example. And there we are with the first reason for our team retreats – the geographical distance. Reunion brings joy […]

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Pitch Deck – What, How And Why You Need One
Digital Learning
2 min read

Pitch Deck – What, How And Why You Need One

In order for start-ups to leave a lasting impression on investors, potential customers or partners, they need a presentation about their company that is truly convincing. The product or service, problems and associated solutions, but also the team behind the company, for example, are described briefly and concisely – in a pitch deck. The goal? […]

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Data Protection Act – An Overview
Cleverclip
2 min read

Data Protection Act – An Overview

On 25 May 2018, the new Basic Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO) for Europe entered into force. We at Cleverclip also had to react to it. But what exactly is it all about? Who is affected? And what does this change? Find out more in this blog. Digitalization brings with it many changes and countless opportunities. […]

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Holacracy – Great Hope or Mere Hype? [Infographic]
Cleverclip
1 min read

Holacracy – Great Hope or Mere Hype? [Infographic]

Holacracy is the brainchild of the American Brian Robertson. Basically, it is the exact opposite of a hierarchical model in which power is divided between self-organized groups. This infographics shows the most important lessons we have learned from Cleverclip through Holacracy. What is Holacracy anyway? Basically, it is the exact opposite of a hierarchical model. […]

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Microlearning: Getting High on Content Canapés
Cleverclip
2 min read

Microlearning: Getting High on Content Canapés

If you want to prepare a Boeuf Bourguignon today, don’t look in Grandma’s old cookbook but simply surf the Internet and watch a video. If you need the long-forgotten Excel formulas for your new job, you’d rather go to YouTube for help than the program’s Help Center. Many companies even only carry out their onboarding […]

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The Snooze Button – Or The Enemy Of Productivity
Digital Learning
3 min read

The Snooze Button – Or The Enemy Of Productivity

Who doesn’t know it. The alarm clock rings and all you want to do is sleep a little further. Only five minutes left. Hello oh so beloved Snooze Button. That these few moments of additional sleep don’t really help us and on the contrary only make us more tired, can be explained as follows: The […]

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The Empathy Map – And How It Works Exactly
Creative Process
3 min read

The Empathy Map – And How It Works Exactly

This month I present the tool “Empathy Map” by Dave Grey. A tool that helps you gain a better understanding of a person or a group of people. For us at Cleverclip, the be-all and end-all is the target group, the end user. Whether for explanatory videos, infographics or presentations, the first thing we do […]

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How to Make Effective Meeting Notes (How We Do It At Least…)
Digital Learning
2 min read

How to Make Effective Meeting Notes (How We Do It At Least…)

Meetings are usually unproductive but sometimes indispensable. That’s why at Cleverclip we are constantly striving to get the most out of our meetings. Below I explain how we prepare for meetings and create effective meeting notes. Informations vs. To-Dos Each meeting agenda item is either a) information or b) a to-do: a) Information: Information is […]

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Business Model Canvas – A Tool to Visualize Your Business
Communication
4 min read

Business Model Canvas – A Tool to Visualize Your Business

This month I would like to introduce the tool Business Model Canvas. The BMC is a Lean Startup Tool developed by Alexander Osterwalder, which consists of a Canvas with nine free columns. It deals with the different topics concerning customers, offer, infrastructure and finances. It is an easily accessible, user-friendly template that is filled out […]

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Holacracy – What is it and what are our experiences with it?
Cleverclip
4 min read

Holacracy – What is it and what are our experiences with it?

Have you heard of Holacracy? Some say it’s the new great hope in organizational management. Others say it’s just hype. No matter which side you’re on – or even if you’ve never heard of it – you can learn something from it. At least we at Cleverclip have learned a lot from it. But one […]

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Journey Mapping – what, how and when to use a Journey Map
Cleverclip
4 min read

Journey Mapping – what, how and when to use a Journey Map

In the following blog we take a closer look at the Journey Mapping and show you how, when and where it can best be used. Over the next few months we’d like to introduce some of the design-oriented tools we use at Cleverclip for both customer and internal projects. We welcome your experiences, questions and […]

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Why We Have No Vendors at Cleverclip
Cleverclip
2 min read

Why We Have No Vendors at Cleverclip

Who doesn’t know him, the salesman, who always calls at the most inopportune moments and is difficult to get rid of. Sooner or later everyone has this experience – whether privately or at work. Last week, however, I had a very good experience with an insurance agent. Actually – per cliché – the worst kind. […]

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My first 34 days, 3 hours and 12 minutes at Cleverclip
Cleverclip
3 min read

My first 34 days, 3 hours and 12 minutes at Cleverclip

Who am I, you wonder? I’m Imke and as a Consultant/Project Manager I’ve been part of the Cleverclip team for almost a month – nice to meet you! How did I end up with Cleverclip? Over many detours. After studying in my home country Belgium, I worked for a number of well-known consulting firms, for […]

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Muda – 7 Work Sins And How Can They Be Prevented
Digital Learning
2 min read

Muda – 7 Work Sins And How Can They Be Prevented

Muda comes from Japanese and literally translates as “change for better”. This Japanese management approach aims to constantly optimize all operations and processes of a company. It encompasses all areas of an organization – from assembly line workers to carpets, everyone is encouraged to think for themselves. The aim is to minimise the so-called “muda” […]

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Podcasts: Save time, learn new things
Cleverclip
3 min read

Podcasts: Save time, learn new things

Podcasts are considered the new books. They provide a great way to get new information from a variety of subject areas. And best of all, podcasts save you a lot of time. Because with them you can combine the train ride, the morning run or the cleaning up with the best stories, while learning something […]

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Working At a Startup… So you want to work at a startup?
Cleverclip
3 min read

Working At a Startup… So you want to work at a startup?

Is there this really cool startup that you’ve been targeting for a while and you could imagine working there? Or are you fed up with your corporate job and ready for a change? Maybe you just want to do your own thing? Let’s see if you’re made for the startup life… Ready for responsibility? So […]

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5 Reasons Why Remote Work Is Efficient
Cleverclip
2 min read

5 Reasons Why Remote Work Is Efficient

Same rut every day. The same way. The same people. The same view of the same filing cabinet. The wrong plant is still blooming and nobody has turned the page on the calendar again. So dreary are many working days. But shouldn’t work be designed to bring us joy? I think so, yes. We at […]

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How your team also works remotely efficiently
Cleverclip
3 min read

How your team also works remotely efficiently

Of course: Remote Work has many advantages. For example, you can decide for yourself when and where you want to work. This leads to more flexible planning of work and leisure time, which ultimately results in a good work-life balance. In addition, you are independent and often even more efficient than in the