Teamwork is indispensable in the workplace as it enhances workflow efficiency, drives creativity and innovation, and boosts employee productivity. Working as part of a team while executing ideas and delivering results has always been at the core of the Publishing Team, which was named The KPI Institute’s (TKI) first Team of the Quarter awardee for 2023.

The TKI People Awards series features the employees and teams recognized by TKI for going above and beyond expectations, excelling as team players, and creating a tremendous impact on the company.

The Publishing Team is responsible for content planning, strategy, creation, management, and publishing for TKI News and Performance Magazine, both online and in print, as well as their supplementary monthly newsletters. They work in close collaboration with stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify trending topics, industry insights, and emerging themes, producing relevant and engaging articles, interviews, case studies, and analyses. 

Additionally, the team provides support to other entities in the TKI ecosystem by editing various documents and ensuring that they adhere to editorial standards, such as research reports, whitepapers, course syllabi, and marketing materials. 

To gain deeper insights into how they work together to help uphold the company’s reputation as a reliable source of information and thought leadership in strategy and performance management, here is an interview with the three members of the Publishing Team.

 

 

 

Len Cristobal 

Chief Editor

 

TKI: What was the biggest accomplishment of your team this quarter?

Len: The team was able to conduct a writer training program while streamlining our operations, revamping our magazine, and preparing our first issue all at the same time. This is in addition to consistently producing content for other platforms.

TKI: What do you like most about your team?

Len: We have established systems and guidelines for most aspects of our work. But what I appreciate about our team is that even when we find ourselves realizing we do not have a protocol for a certain task yet, we are still able to accomplish things because we communicate and are always willing to help and support each other.

TKI: Describe one of the challenges you were able to overcome this quarter. How were you able to overcome it as a team?

Len: There are times when we have to juggle various tasks but by keeping the lines of communication open and being as proactive as possible, we are able to effectively work together, set priorities, and accomplish tasks on time.

 

 

 

 

Paolo Orduña

Senior Editor

 

TKI: What was the biggest accomplishment of your team this quarter?

Paolo: We successfully launched a training program to improve the written communication skills of our writers and researchers.

TKI: What do you like most about your team?

Paolo: I love our team’s collaborative culture.

TKI: Describe one of the challenges you were able to overcome this quarter. How were you able to overcome it as a team?

Paolo: The writer training program was quite challenging because of the short timeline. But we managed to work through it by spreading the workload.

 

 

 

 

Kimberly Tilar

Publisher and Editor Specialist

 

TKI: What was the biggest accomplishment of your team this quarter?

Kim: It would be the Writer Training Program. This program was conducted in March for 9 days and aimed to hone the participants’ fundamental, intermediate, and advanced writing skills to improve their output in every project that involves writing, such as creating a report, research, online and print content creation, and designing a course guide. We were able to pull it off, given the short period to prepare and while in the middle of other projects.

TKI: What do you like most about your team?

Kim: What I like the most about our team is the excellent communication. It fosters collaboration, builds strong relationships, and helps us overcome challenges, leading to collective growth and success. Moreover, my two seniors welcome my suggestions, opinions and ideas, as much as I learn significantly from them. This dynamic exchange creates a collaborative environment, yielding remarkable results. 

TKI: Describe one of the challenges you were able to overcome this quarter. How were you able to overcome it as a team?

Kim: Experiencing imposter syndrome has made me sometimes question my abilities, feeling inadequate in my work. However, with the support and encouragement of my team, I am gradually gaining confidence and overcoming these doubts. Moreover, slot thailand I appreciate the generosity of Len and Paolo in offering compliments, feedback, and constructive criticism, which has been immensely helpful.

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• Business Development/Sales Managers
• Edutech Business Analyst
• Product Manager
• Marketing Manager & Head of Marketing
• Community Manager
• Graphic Designer

Should you be interested, submit your CV to [email protected]

Achieving success in any organization is not only about individual achievements but also the collective effort of a team. The concept of teamwork has become increasingly important in today’s business environment as it allows individuals to collaborate towards a shared goal, leveraging their unique strengths and perspectives.

The KPI Institute (TKI)  has recently announced the Partnerships Department as the Team of the Quarter awardee for the fourth quarter of 2022.

The TKI People Awards series features the employees and teams recognized by The KPI Institute for going above and beyond expectations, excelling as team players, and creating a tremendous impact on the company.

 

Cosmin Chrindris, the Head of Partnerships, shared that despite the market conditions shifting and several markets remaining unsettled due to the aftermath of the pandemic, the partnership team successfully adapted and redirected their energy toward their most effective strategies. As a result, they were able to surpass their goals.

Today, we will explore the story of this remarkable team and their secrets to success. We will delve into the factors that led to their accomplishments, the challenges they faced, and how they overcame them.

 

 

 

 

Carmen Boboc

Partnership Manager

 

1. What was the biggest accomplishment of your team this quarter?

One of the most significant accomplishments in quarter four was the Performance Management Masterclass for Human Resources Departments. This course was successfully delivered in Mauritius in partnership with Soft Skills Consultants.

The Performance Management Masterclass approaches performance management as a practice that enables alignment of the HR department with corporate strategy. It provides a framework, tools, and techniques for the HR department to effectively measure performance and optimize internal processes.

The course includes highly interactive and applicative sessions in which participants learn how to manage and improve results within any HR department. As part of this process, participants identify improvement initiatives and build the HR initiatives portfolio while aligning HR projects with departmental objectives.

2. What do you like most about your team?

What l like the most about our team is even though we continue to live in uncertain times, we always manage to find solutions to overcome them, develop new markets for our services, and maintain long-term business relationships with our partners. I admire our perseverance and determination.

3. Describe one of the challenges you were able to overcome this quarter. How were you able to overcome it as a team?

One of the challenges we faced was understanding our partners’ current market needs and challenges and developing new solutions. However, we overcome these challenges by working together to identify the root cause, brainstorm possible solutions, and then decide on the best course of action. We always support each other and provide assistance when needed.

 

 

 

Annisa Alifindira 

Research Analyst

 

1. What was the biggest accomplishment of your team this quarter?

I believe that achieving the team’s financial target for the quarter is the biggest accomplishment of our team. 

2. What do you like most about your team?

Since I work with Cosmin more often, I appreciate that he does not micromanage and never hesitates to show appreciation, not just to me but also to other divisions. He is quick to find solutions and alternatives. Also, I found Carmen and Doina to be willing to help me in times of need

3. Describe one of the challenges you were able to overcome this quarter. How were you able to overcome it as a team?

I am responsible for the administrative and research tasks of the team, so I ensure that all tasks are completed on time and coordinate regularly with other departments, such as Educational Program.

 

 

 

Doina Popovici

Partnership Manager

 

1. What was the biggest accomplishment of your team this quarter?

The biggest accomplishment of our team this quarter was exceeding our financial targets and successfully securing new projects through our local partners.

2. What do you like most about your team?

What I like most about our team is how we share experiences, exchange impressions regarding different markets or regions, and discuss our approaches to addressing potential challenges.

3. Describe one of the challenges you were able to overcome this quarter. How were you able to overcome it as a team?

I believe that through open communication, we can solve any issues. Our team encourages initiative and innovation, and we are always open to discussing ways to improve our internal processes

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The Partnership team accomplished several noteworthy feats in 2022, such as providing a Performance Management Masterclass for the Human Resources Department, introducing the first customized and internally-delivered Certified Agile Strategy Execution Professional program, and advocating for the creation of a dedicated course focused on the Certified OKR Professional Methodology. According to Cosmin, while developing new courses does not fall within the department’s primary responsibilities, the Partnership team is proactive in identifying opportunities for growth in existing services and creating new courses to address untapped market potential.

Join the global partnership network of TKI and experience the unique advantage of marketing and the delivery of universal benchmarks for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) selection, documentation, and reporting. To learn more about TKI’s Global Partnership, visit https://partnership.kpiinstitute.org/