Author: ristogjorgjiev
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Why use the 3-5-2 formation?
If you’ve been a football coach, you’ve got a favourite formation. You know your players, their strengths, and you know they work well in certain systems and formations, but maybe not so well in others. Besides our favourite formation and system, we of course have a backup one, but we all know you can’t train…
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Vodocha – a not so brief History – The arrival of the Ottomans
As mentioned in the previous text, despite Turkish rule, Vodocha remained Christian, and it is still the seat of the Strumica Diocese. As we know from travel writers who visited the Strumica Valley during that time, the region was known for its vineyards. The landscape and the water field would slowly begin to change, leading…
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Mending the Great Divide: Five Bold Steps to Unite Sales and Product Teams in SaaS Companies
Every SaaS company has had its share of the old “broken telephone” scenario – sales reps, eager to fulfill customer needs, communicate a whirlwind of requests to the product team, who in turn, feel like they’re chasing phantom needs, leading to a product that misses the mark. How do we overcome this problem? How do…
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From Cubicle to Corner Office: An Unconventional Guide for First-Time Managers
Greetings confused people! Or should I say “managers-in-training?” My name is Risto and I am here to guide you through the tumultuous terrain of first-time management. I know the view is quite scary from up here, isn’t it? Suddenly, you’ve swapped your comfortable workstation for a creaky office chair, and you’re staring down the barrel…
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Laconic Phrases: A Powerful Tool for Business Communication
For those of us in sales, we’re often prone to being quite chatty – it’s the nature of the beast, after all. We’re there to convince potential customers to invest in our products or services, and, obviously, a silent salesperson doesn’t sell much of anything, right? Well, in the words of the great Lee Corso,…
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Sir Alex Ferguson’s Tactical Masterclass: The Winning Formula Behind Manchester United’s 2013 League Title
In the 2012-2013 season, Sir Alex Ferguson orchestrated a tactical masterclass that culminated in Manchester United’s 20th league title. His exceptional tactics, shrewd player management, and unyielding determination drove the club to success. This article explores ten key tactical developments, five influential players, pivotal moments of the season, and the data-driven decisions that showcase Ferguson’s…
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Vodocha – a not so brief history – Hrs & Strez
The death of Samuel signalled a turning point in the history of the Strumica Valley. The Vodocha monastery complex was damaged during this period but was restored immediately afterwards. The administration of Strumica was taken over by the Macedonian dignitary Dragomuz, who ruled the region until 1018 when he handed over the rule to Basil…
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Vodocha a brief History – The Belasica Battle
Once upon a time in the year 969, Milno was a bustling diocesan hub, but oh, how things were about to change! To the west, the legendary Macedonian medieval state was slowly coming to life, thanks to the mighty Tsar Samuel. The centuries-old dream of a new Macedonian Kingdom was now a thrilling reality, and…
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Vodocha – a not-so-brief history 2
In the previous part, we stopped when the Romans took over the village, however, we will not dwell on it for long as the Roman rule will not be long-lived. The most important traces of their presence live in the archaeological site behind the monastery. It is there they left proof of just how much…
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Vodocha – (a not so) brief history 1
Nested on the banks of the river Vodocha and the sleepy hills of Mount Elenica, one of the three mountains of the Strumica valley is the small village of Vodocha. Nowadays, there is rarely any smoke coming out of the desolate chimneys of the eighty houses that will not strike you either as charming or…