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5miles en KPN werken al 5 jaar samen om de skills van medewerkers middels challenges te verbeteren
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5miles en KPN werken al 5 jaar samen om de skills van medewerkers middels challenges te verbeteren

De kracht van corporate - startup samenwerking. 5miles en KPN werken al 5 jaar samen om de skills van medewerkers middels challenges te verbeteren. Inmiddels hebben 500 KPN medewerkers dagelijks 12.000 challenges gedaan en is het aanbod van 5miles sterk uitgebreid.

  • Chris van Voorden
    Chris van Voorden
1 min read
Capitalize on your learning journey

Capitalize on your learning journey

Have you completed one of our trainings in Excel, PowerPoint or maybe Power BI and would you like to share your progress with the world? Read on! Sometimes you’re doing our challenges

  • Tim Cornelissen
    Tim Cornelissen
1 min read
5miles in 2021: What We Achieved This Year
5miles

5miles in 2021: What We Achieved This Year

In starting a new tradition, I thought it would be nice to highlight some of the milestones and successes at 5miles in 2021. It is great to be able to share that 2021

  • Chris van Voorden
    Chris van Voorden
5 min read
An inspiring, convincing PowerPoint presentation: yes, it’s possible
Office skills

An inspiring, convincing PowerPoint presentation: yes, it’s possible

Learn from the bestWhen was the last time you gave a PowerPoint presentation that both inspired and convinced your audience? In our ever-changing, complex work environment, it isn’t always easy to define

  • Thymo de Goeij
    Thymo de Goeij
5 min read
Why the professional in you wants to start online learning
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Why the professional in you wants to start online learning

Your online learning journey In your professional career, there are some basic skills that will help your workday to be as productive and efficient as possible. They also make you a valuable employee

  • Bo van Alst
    Bo van Alst
3 min read
XLOOKUP in Excel: An improved VLOOKUP
Data Analyses and dashboarding

XLOOKUP in Excel: An improved VLOOKUP

We can hook you up...with a better way to look for specific values in Excel: Xlookup!

  • Erika
    Erika
3 min read
Lifelong online learning with the right mindset
Online learning

Lifelong online learning with the right mindset

I’m sure we can all agree that learning & development is becoming increasingly important. This vision is once again confirmed by prof. dr. Nick van Dam who puts effort into sustainable employment and lifelong learning, and stresses that people make the difference.

  • Djoeke
    Djoeke
2 min read
The power of bite-sized online learning exercises
Online learning

The power of bite-sized online learning exercises

Do you remember, around 30 years ago, when you needed to learn the telephone numbers of your friends and parents by heart? You probably did so by cutting this into small groups of two to three numbers. This is a method that wasn’t only relevant back then, but still is!

  • Djoeke
    Djoeke
2 min read
Online Learning & Development trends in 2021
Online learning

Online Learning & Development trends in 2021

In 2020, a clear growth was seen in online trainings and in learning interventions focused on mental and physical health. Will this continue in 2021? Check out an overview of the predicted 2021 trends in this post.

  • Djoeke
    Djoeke
2 min read
Create stunning PowerPoint slides: The broken mirror effect
Presentation and communication skills

Create stunning PowerPoint slides: The broken mirror effect

Uncover the broken mirror effect in PowerPoint. Learn how to create a unique visual effect that projects a single image across multiple shapes in a slide.

  • Erika
    Erika
3 min read
How to start a meeting in Microsoft teams using Meet Now
Office skills

How to start a meeting in Microsoft teams using Meet Now

Learn about the different ways you can start an instant meeting in Microsoft Teams.

  • Erika
    Erika
3 min read
How to set up relationships in your Power BI dashboard
Office skills

How to set up relationships in your Power BI dashboard

Explore the interactions between visuals in your Power BI dashboard by establishing (in)active relationships between data points.

  • Erika
    Erika
2 min read
Manage your Excel spreadsheet: Quickly swap contents
Office skills

Manage your Excel spreadsheet: Quickly swap contents

Discover how you can more efficiently swap the contents of one cell range with another in Excel.

  • Erika
    Erika
2 min read
Outlook Quick Parts: Save and reuse content in your mail
Office skills

Outlook Quick Parts: Save and reuse content in your mail

Dive into Outlook's Quick Parts feature to learn how to save reusable content for more concise and efficient e-mailing.

  • Erika
    Erika
3 min read
How to use ActiveX controls in Excel using VBA
Office skills

How to use ActiveX controls in Excel using VBA

Check out the use of ActiveX Controls for your VBA model and see how you can link macros to ActiveX Control buttons to improve the overall appearance of your model.

  • Erika
    Erika
3 min read
Create visually attractive PowerPoint slides with SmartArt
Office skills

Create visually attractive PowerPoint slides with SmartArt

Learn how to use SmartArt to construct dynamic PowerPoint slides by changing the bullet point list into a proper infographic that engages your audience's attention.

  • Erika
    Erika
3 min read
VBA macros for Excel: How to improve structure and speed
Office skills

VBA macros for Excel: How to improve structure and speed

Navigate ways you can improve the structure and speed of your VBA macros.

  • Erika
    Erika
4 min read
Manage your Outlook inbox: Create rules and alerts
Office skills

Manage your Outlook inbox: Create rules and alerts

Construct efficient rules using Outlook's Rules and Alerts option and automate the organization process of incoming e-mails.

  • Erika
    Erika
3 min read
Name Box: Keep your spreadsheet in Excel structured and clear
Office skills

Name Box: Keep your spreadsheet in Excel structured and clear

Would a rose, by any other name, smell as sweet? Learn how you can use Excel's Name box to more effectively work in your workbook and spreadsheets.

  • Erika
    Erika
3 min read
Conditional formatting in Power BI: Turn icons On/Off
Office skills

Conditional formatting in Power BI: Turn icons On/Off

In the eye of the beholder: Power BI visuals can be improved through the use of icons. Check out how you can turn your Power BI icons On/Off and adjust the conditional formatting to create more impressive and visually appealing icons.

  • Erika
    Erika
4 min read
How to change your Microsoft Teams status
Office skills

How to change your Microsoft Teams status

Hi, how are you? Hey, what's up? Hello??? Adjusting your status in Microsoft Teams can improve your communication with your colleagues. Learn how to adjust your Microsoft Teams status.

  • Erika
    Erika
3 min read
Ask Power BI to make a visual using the Q&A function
Office skills

Ask Power BI to make a visual using the Q&A function

Ask your Power BI data direct questions through the Q&A feature and see the answer to your questions revealed in a stunning visual.

  • Erika
    Erika
4 min read
How to improve VBA macros in Excel: Use Range instead of Select
Office skills

How to improve VBA macros in Excel: Use Range instead of Select

Don't litter your VBA code with Select, know when to remove it. By simplifying your VBA code, you can see an increase in their performance (runtime).

  • Erika
    Erika
2 min read
Design your PowerPoint slides faster with format painter
Office skills

Design your PowerPoint slides faster with format painter

Create a shape, apply the perfect format, repeat. PowerPoints Format Painter can speed up your slide design process with just three clicks.

  • Erika
    Erika
2 min read
How to use digital sticky notes in Microsoft Outlook
Office skills

How to use digital sticky notes in Microsoft Outlook

Go paperless, but not noteless. Using Outlook's digital sticky notes can help you make note of important details without interrupting your workflow.

  • Erika
    Erika
3 min read
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