Monthly Archives: April 2005

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and small things

Posted on Apr 30, 2005 by sim

Most people have probably heard of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, one of the cornerstones of motivational theory. While rightly critized at times, the model does serve to demonstrate at least one thing: even small disruptions on the lowest levels (like … Continue reading →

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Good stuff in Helsinki

Posted on Apr 28, 2005 by sim

It’s often said that Finland is a rather undeveloped country what comes to customer service – and I’m the first to agree. At times, however, some good things happen and you get either outstanding service and/or excellent bang-for-buck ratio. Below … Continue reading →

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Making good croutons

Posted on Apr 25, 2005 by sim

My wife’s always telling me how we should eat more salads. A good idea, but how to make a good salad? There are many steps, but for Caesar salad, good croutons are necessary for a perfect experience. And to get … Continue reading →

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Review: Managing Cultural Differences

Posted on Apr 23, 2005 by sim

I finished another book handling one of my favorite subjects, culture: Managing Cultural Differences: Strategies for Competitive Advantage by Lisa Hoecklin. The book is part of a series by the EIU – Economist Intelligence Unit and being published in 1995 … Continue reading →

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Quick Movie Reviews

Posted on Apr 20, 2005 by sim

I’ve seen a few movies lately, but as none of them really stuck to mind as particularly outstanding or unforgettable I thought I’d collect the latest bunch here and give a mini-review of each. There have actually been more than … Continue reading →

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