Customer relations manager: job description
Are you looking to excel in customer experience management? The role of a customer relations manager might be just what you’re seeking. You want to understand the specific tasks, required skills, and career growth associated with this position. Your goal: satisfy clients, solve their issues, and ensure smooth communication. You face daily challenges such as […]
Pre-sales manager: job description
Are you looking for a role where technical skills and commercial acumen intersect? The role of a pre-sales manager might perfectly match your expectations. Do you already juggle complex solutions and want to turn these skills into added value for your clients? Are you wondering how to grow your career by tackling technical challenges while […]
3 Types of Managers: How to Choose the Right One
At Archetype, we help our clients navigate recruitment, coaching, and management training using models that clarify strategic choices. Among these, the model of the three types of managers is particularly effective in understanding leadership styles and aligning them with organizational needs. Why Understanding Managerial Types Matters Identifying the right type of manager is crucial in […]
The Complexity of Recruiting Sales Professionals: Why Expertise Matters
As a sales manager, you might think, “I know how to recruit salespeople—it’s part of my job.” And you’re not wrong, it’s possible. But after having trained and evaluated over 3,000 sales professionals, we’ve learned that recruiting sales talent isn’t something to be done quickly or superficially. It requires depth, time, and experience. Here are […]
Is Your People Strategy Aligned with Your Ambition? A Challenge for HR & Managing Directors
Take 1 minute and calculate this: What’s your total development budget, divided by the number of employees? No matter how ambitious your business goals are, or how polished your careers page looks, this simple calculation reveals a lot about your real approach to employee growth. It sheds light on the kind of results you can […]
How Meroso decided to stop production to invest in a Leadership Training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhuQLeoOmLM Watch the full intervention from Charles Roelants, Director at Meroso Foods. Meroso Foods faced the challenge of balancing the need for continuous production with the necessity of investing in their people. The decision to hold an off-site 2 days seminar meant temporarily stopping production and taking key personnel off-site. This move had its challenges, but […]
Case study: How soft skills shape the future of recruitment and lead to surprising discoveries
Success story of a partnership between Archetype and ESAB: How we replaced someone that we placed 25 years ago! The success story with our client ESAB is an example of a successful partnership. Since the start of the collaboration in 1994, the companies have evolved through various projects, creating a foundation built on shared […]
How to make generations coexist on the workplace?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ6VAKa6slI Today’s workplace is a mix of four distinct generations: Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z, each contributing their unique experiences and perspectives to both physical and virtual work environments. This diversity enriches the workplace but also challenges management to effectively meet the varied needs and aspirations of these different age groups. […]
Find out if your recruitment process is diverse and inclusive
However, true diversity isn’t about simply observing the colours on a CV. It’s about challenging your thought processes, extending beyond typical limits, and critically examining your own biases. Davy’s recent intervention (see full interview below) on the topic illuminates the ongoing debate around D&I, highlighting that despite everyone talking about it, actionable implementation remains a […]
Mastering inclusive interviewing: navigating legal and ethical questions in 2024
In 2024, diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of corporate culture, understanding the dos and don’ts of interview questions is crucial. This text is designed to arm you with examples to open your mind to navigating these waters successfully, ensuring you can embrace today’s challenges while staying firmly within the bounds of legality. While it’s human […]