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On 1 October 2024, Matthias Brinkmann and Robert Duckstein will demonstrate practical applications and proven methods. Secure your place now and optimise your project management!

Odoo 18 – Unleash project forces!

2 Min.

With increasing digitalization and the possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI), project management has changed fundamentally in recent years. Regardless of the size and structure of organizations, this is particularly evident in the extensive use of modern project management tools such as Odoo. Today, these tools are not only used to structure and automate processes, but also support projects with assistance functions that can significantly reduce the overall workload.

Insights into the possibilities of Odoo 18: Project planning event

In cooperation with our partner manaTec, a hybrid event on “Project planning with Odoo 18” took place on October 28, 2024. The 18 or so participants were given a comprehensive and inspiring insight into the functions that Odoo 18 offers in the area of project management – especially with regard to task management, resource management and scheduling. The event underlined how versatile and flexible the new Odoo can be used to increase efficiency and transparency in projects. During the subsequent discussion round, the audience was particularly interested in the use of integrable AI tools such as ChatGPT to optimize project management. These AI-supported “helpers” offer numerous advantages that go beyond pure text generation. Not only can they create standard texts for reports and documentation, but they can also automatically record entire meetings – in multiple languages if required.

Multilingual call protocols and flexible application options

One of the outstanding features of ChatGPT in Odoo 18 is the ability to automatically log conversations and translate them into different languages as required. This makes collaboration in international teams much easier and increases the accuracy and efficiency of logging. The minutes created can be seamlessly saved in Odoo and made available to team members. In addition to the flexibility in text generation and logging, Odoo 18 offers the option of operating the AI within a closed system – such as on the company’s own servers. This allows the AI to be adapted to the company’s individual requirements while maintaining the transparency of data processing. This option makes it easier to meet the requirements of the GDPR, as sensitive project information is processed securely and compliantly.

The future of project management: now and open to new developments

The event made it clear to participants that the future of project management has already begun. The new features in Odoo 18 set the standard for efficiency and adaptability in project work and show how AI can transform the management of projects. The possibilities offered by Odoo 18 are diverse and flexible – and the development of project management remains open to further innovation.

Curious now?

Our contact persons will be pleased to help you:

Matthias Brinkmann
+49 (0)911 / 47 49 49 51
brinkmann@twobe.de
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The discussion round on Odoo17 was led by Robert Duckstein from Manatec and Matthias from 2be.

Odoo17 in focus: Intensive discussion round with AI and new app functions

2 Min.

Our recent meeting brought together partners, current Odoo users and potential customers to discuss the latest version of Odoo,
Odoo 17
in depth. This version stands out in particular thanks to innovations in the field of artificial intelligence and enhanced app functions that have the potential to fundamentally transform the sales sector. Despite Odoo’s reputation as a comprehensive open source ERP system, our meeting focused primarily on customer relationship management (CRM) and the optimization of sales campaigns.


Robert Duckstein
gave an impressive introduction to the system functionalities, while
Matthias Brinkmann
shared his practical sales experience. The discussion was moderated by two participants from
Manatec
who work as project managers and contributed valuable insights from their direct application experience. Experienced customers also commented on the best ways to use the system in their companies.

Networking was a key element of our meeting. In this context, we have decided to set up an Odoo User Group to share best practices, programming knowledge and information about the best apps. Another event is already being planned, this time possibly focusing on the Odoo 17 project app to deepen our knowledge and share practical experiences.

Curious now?
Our contact persons will be pleased to help you:

Matthias Brinkmann
+49 (0)911 / 47 49 49 51
brinkmann@twobe.de
LinkedIn

Personalkampagne auf maximalen Erfolg getrimmt – Linkedin trifft odoo als Bewerberdatenbank

5 Min.

Finding qualified personnel is one of the most important tasks facing German companies in their own country today – regardless of the industry in which they operate. The urgency with which the battle for competent, motivated and, above all, capable heads is being waged has recently increased almost exponentially. For many companies, the need to find suitable applicants for vacancies is so great that their own economic survival depends on it in the short to medium term.

Recruiting: bundling success factors

Parallel to the increasing relevance of personnel acquisition, the importance of HR in the respective companies has grown. The central challenge of recruiting is to establish and consistently follow a process that focuses on broad acceptance and high visibility, on maximum transparency and the greatest possible efficiency. Only when all success factors are bundled and brought to bear on the market is it possible to acquire the personnel that is actually needed.

Promote employee search through targeted networking

Together with our customers and partners, we at 2be die markenmacher have developed, refined and supported such a process in many ways over the past 15 years. We have long since become so well versed that – when realistic parameters and goals are set – we can claim that it works regardless of the industry, the size of the company, and the range of products and services.

Here are a few of our findings “in a nutshell.”

1. use LinkedIn as a launch pad

An essential component for the successful establishment of a recruiting process is the use of tried and tested tools with a sufficiently coordinated range of functions. Our starting point is always the business network LinkedIn, which has long ranked far ahead of all business networks. We help our clients (or take full ownership of the process) to directly reach out to suitable potential candidates via LinkedIn. The cover letters we develop for this are equally targeted, but are also aimed at a large number of potential applicants.

2. concretize employee search

It is important that this process is already qualitatively and quantitatively tracked, documented and thus permanently optimized. How many addressees can/would we like to reach with it? How many responses result from each cover letter (absolute or percentage) and how many of them are qualified or usable? How many of the qualified responses eventually result in actual interviews, which in turn result in how many applicants to the advertised positions? And last but not least: Did the selected candidates actually succeed in their respective positions in the end (by successfully passing the probationary period, for example)?

Recruitment dashboard - All applicants who have applied via the website come in here and can be managed accordingly

Recruitment dashboard – All applicants who have applied via the website come in here and can be managed accordingly

3. use professional tools

One of the essential tools that we also use for personnel recruiting – often in joint coordination and use with our customers – is Odoo. One of the many advantages of this CRM software is that we can record there all the details of the identified people, applicants and continue to use them as needed. In direct interaction with LinkedIn, Odoo (e.g. via a landing page) actually offers an excellent combination of modules that we can use optimally in collaboration with our customers to get the best possible results. This extends to access to the calendar, where, for example, appointments for job interviews can be booked in.

Odoo Dashboard

Odoo Dashboard – The complete process is controlled from this center

4. involve employees in the process

However, the precise use of functional tools is not sufficient unless internal/external commitment from the company side is sufficiently guaranteed. Odoo also only works if all parties involved in the recruiting process play along. I.e. show their full commitment. This ranges from the selection of the “right” target group to the willingness of department heads, for example, to communicate directly with the selected applicants.

Overview of all open jobs with respective status

Overview of all open jobs with respective status

5. evaluate feedback

Important at the end of any recruiting process is the evaluation of the entire process, especially in relation to the use of financial resources. What were we able to achieve in filling the position with the use of our budget? Has it been enough, can it possibly even be reduced, or do we need to invest even more in further attempts?

Miro with Recruitment Review: At regular intervals, the current status is documented and evaluated.

Miro with Recruitment Review: At regular intervals, the current status is documented and evaluated.

After the recruiting measure is before the recruiting measure. Means: Of course we keep all information stored (via Odoo) in the system. This allows us to benefit from the pool of previous contacts or applicants for upcoming search assignments and additionally improves our LinkedIn presence.

Curious now?
Our contact persons will be pleased to help you:

Matthias Brinkmann
+49 (0)911 / 47 49 49 51
brinkmann@twobe.de
LinkedIn

Sources:
GRIMM Gastronomy Supplies GmbH
What is “Customer Relationship Management (CRM)”?
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