References

Title: ARSO on the Benefits of Collaborating with Us
Publication Date: May 12, 2022

“We successfully collaborated with the Cene Štupar – CILJ Public Institution on the KORAK project, a 40-hour program for managers in which we enrolled our managers. They were impressed by the program’s execution and the instructor’s professional approach; with her energy, knowledge, and practical examples, she ensured an exceptional experience. Participants made noticeable progress in their leadership skills and received concrete answers to the challenges they face in their daily work environment.
As part of the consulting center, we also participated in the “Motivator for Leaders” program and the “What Drives You?” workshop, in which we included not only leaders but also members of management. By interpreting the results of psychological questionnaires, we further deepened our understanding of ourselves and others, while leaders gained a valuable tool for more effectively leading and motivating their teams.
We highly recommend working with the Cene Štupar Public Institute, which, through its expertise and human-centered approach, makes a significant contribution to the development of individuals and teams.”

Irena Intihar, Director of Human Resources and Shared Services | HR Manager

Title: Bausch Health on the Benefits of Partnering with Us.
Publication Date: 2022-07-15

“At Big Bang, we recognize how crucial it is to have committed and motivated employees, as this fosters good relationships among employees and, consequently, drives the company’s business growth. We collaborated with the Cene Štupar Institute on a motivation analysis as part of the Employee Counseling project. This allowed our employees to gain a better understanding of themselves, their own motivations, and values, while also enabling us to identify their needs—that is, what motivates our employees most at work. In addition to organizational and operational support, the Cene Štupar Institute also provided us with excellent professional guidance. The interpretation of the results—and, above all, the action plans that followed—are crucial for us as a company to respond and take action in key areas, and the Cene Štupar Institute was of great assistance to us in this regard.”

Big Bang, d.o.o., Talent Management – HR

“On behalf of the association, I’d like to thank you for the wonderful workshop and the pleasant time we spent together. Our volunteers say they’d love to do it again :). I’m especially thrilled that people from such diverse backgrounds were able to gain new knowledge. And it was fun, too.
Thank you to the amazing team!”

Mirjam Zalar Ribič, Slovenian Cancer Patients Association

Every company has its own defined strategies and goals. One of these goals at EUROGARDEN is to hold workshops for employees. So, together with the CENE ŠTUPAR Institute, we organized a workshop titled “WHAT DRIVES YOUR MOTOR.” The workshop is very informative, not only for work-related purposes but also for helping each individual get to know themselves better and thus perform more effectively in a business environment. The employees were thrilled with the insights they gained and the workshop itself. When an individual gets to know themselves, they also enable the company to get to know them even better, thereby strengthening the employee-company relationship and helping it develop in the right direction.
We highly recommend the workshop. Thank you to the Institute—you get an “EXCELLENT” rating from us!

Ana Rotar Petač, Head of the EUROGARDEN Brand and Legal Department

Title: Ihan Farms – KPM on the Benefits of Working with Us
Publication Date: May 12, 2022

“Every single participant took part voluntarily and praised both the way the session was conducted and the discussion with the facilitators. Since the discussion could be anonymous, they were able to speak very openly, which further encouraged the employees and the department head not only to reflect on the performance of their job duties, their short- and long-term motivation, but above all to actively seek solutions for better work organization and communication both among employees and with management. We have already successfully implemented several improvements.”

Nina Rman, Head of the Groundwater and Hydrogeology Division at the Geological Survey of Slovenia

“Every day, we strive to learn something new—both personally and professionally. Yet, despite this, difficult situations, conflicts, and misunderstandings still arise. With guidance from the Cene Štupar Institute, we’ve come to recognize—based on motivational factors—the diversity among individuals and, above all, how these differences enrich us as a team. Together, we have all the qualities needed to be excellent. Thank you to the facilitators for doing such a great job.”

Maša Šega, Human Resources Management, HSE d.o.o.

“For the employees who participated in the training session ‘From a Work Group to an Effective Team,’ the training itself was an exceptional experience. They applied the knowledge they gained—with a fresh, new energy—in their interactions with coworkers, in organizing their work, and in improving communication among themselves. Well done :)!”

Mateja Duhovnik, former director of the public company Ljubljana Parking and Markets, d.o.o.

Title: Cene Štupar – Kavalir
Publication date: May 17, 2022

Thank you very much for organizing the workshop, which the participants were very satisfied with. This is also reflected in the (anonymous) surveys. The workshop participants’ expectations were largely met; they were satisfied with the flow, structure, and content, as well as with the instructors. The workshop was easy to follow, and the content will be useful in their future work. The overall rating (5 being the maximum) is 4.62.
I look forward to successful collaborations in the future as well.

Teja Bezeg, HR Specialist and Training Coordinator

“I used the Motivator tool on my own initiative. The questionnaire is clear and easy to complete. If we’re honest with ourselves and follow the instructions, we’ll get an accurate picture of what motivates us in life—and especially at work—and, as a result, what kinds of jobs or careers are best suited for us. Of course, our past experiences and the type of work we do play a role in this, so the results of the test may change if taken over different, longer periods of time. It is helpful and beneficial that part of the interpretation of the results consists of personal feedback, which you receive through direct contact with a qualified evaluator. Together, the written report and the evaluation provide valuable information for further personal development.”

MIRJANA MLADIČ, Marketing, Communications, and Human Resources Development, MIKRO+POLO d.o.o.

In a business environment, we can be much more successful if we know ourselves and our coworkers. When we know what drives us and what matters to us, it becomes easier to set realistic and achievable goals; our work takes on meaning, and our commitment grows. Training on career anchors has enabled us to identify and define each individual’s key motivators and dominant anchors, which are also important for planning personal development and strengthening interpersonal bonds. With the information I’ve gained about myself and my colleagues, as a leader I can more easily create a supportive work environment that significantly contributes to achieving our goals. Simple and effective.

Jelica Lazarević Lajovic, M.A., Human Resources Director

Our employees were very enthusiastic about the vivid real-life examples provided by the instructor. The workshop was conducted effectively, as participants received suggestions on how to respond in various situations and how to actively improve work organization and communication with colleagues. This is how we create an environment where we feel good and grow as individuals. We highly recommend it.

Lidija Brlan, Food Technologist, Pekarna Pečjak d.o.o.

At ROTAR, we held a workshop titled “WHAT DRIVES YOUR MOTOR” in collaboration with the CENE ŠTUPAR Institute. Employees were very satisfied with the workshop, as they learned a great deal about themselves—their personalities, their aspirations, and the kind of professional career they desire. All of these insights also help the company communicate more effectively with employees, assign them tasks, and build strong relationships. The workshop was conducted at a professional level and was very practical. We highly recommend this workshop to others as well!

Mateja Rotar, Director

“Together with colleagues from the Cene Štupar Institute, we conducted a training program for our employees at Semenarna Ljubljana d.o.o. The team we worked with deserves every bit of praise for their organization, communication, and support. All employees were extremely satisfied with the program, so we warmly recommend the institute to all other companies that recognize the importance of investing in their workforce.”

Sara Kuhar Dobnikar, Head of the Legal and Human Resources Department

Title: Plastika Skaza on the Benefits of Working with Us
Description: Maša Tamše, HR Assistant at Plastika Skaza, discusses how her company approached training older employees. 0:00 How did you approach training…
Publication date: 2022-01-28

Title: SNG Drama Ljubljana on the Effects of Collaborating with the Cene Štupar Institute – CILJ
Description: Katja Kumše Vodopič, head of the Human Resources and Payroll Department at SNG Drama Ljubljana, shares her experience collaborating with the Cene Štupar Institute
Publication date: 2022-01-28

“The workshop ‘What Drives You’ left a lasting impression on me, particularly because it made me think even more consciously about my priorities when it comes to my career and employment. That’s why I signed up for it in the first place. The workshop encouraged me to think more deeply about what’s important to me and what truly brings me joy, what I expect from my employer, and what I want for myself—as well as where my boundaries lie—and helped me become more aware of these things. That’s why I wholeheartedly recommend this workshop first and foremost to all managers and to anyone who might be thinking about a career change—or to those who simply want to learn more about themselves. It helped me. Although I spent a long time deciding whether to change jobs but always stayed in my “comfort zone,” I’ve finally made up my mind and will embark on a new career path this fall. Of course, I don’t yet know what it will bring, but I’m embarking on this new chapter with confidence that I can handle it—and that, if necessary, I can always choose a different path later on. So I don’t have to stick with something that no longer brings me personal satisfaction and no longer aligns with my values.”

Project Manager, Social Activation, ŠENT

Title: Šentprima on the Benefits of Working with Us
Publication Date: May 12, 2022

“At Turizem Ljubljana, we began carefully planning various forms of continuing education for our employees in the middle of last year. We turned to the Cene Štupar Public Institute for assistance in implementing the program, and by joining forces, we developed the curriculum and content for the training sessions, which we conducted throughout last school year and this one. In this way, we refreshed our knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, learned about Prezi, and delved into the basics of Spanish and French. We noticed positive effects even while the courses were still in progress, as employees soon found it easier to manage their work processes. In addition, a strong “team spirit” developed within the groups, which further strengthened mutual understanding, intergenerational support, and collaboration.”

Mitja Predovnik, M.A., Assistant Director, Turizem Ljubljana

“I was surprised at how they were able to reach such profound insights with just two short questionnaires that really don’t take much time to complete. We’re very satisfied with our collaboration, their flexibility, their expertise, and that spark of positivity they always bring to the table.”

Urška Golob, HR Manager at Telemach

“Let me say that they were extremely satisfied with the training. I also received the presentation materials, and after reviewing them, I can say that the content was very well structured.”

Maruša Kaplan, Human Resources Department I.

“As an entrepreneur, motivation is of exceptional importance to me, since my effectiveness in a saturated market of providers depends on it. That is precisely why I accepted the decision to analyze my career pillars with interest and enthusiasm. Jana Mlačnik impressed me with her interpretation of my career pillars, which are also excellently presented in graphical form. From the percentages, I was able to discern what is most pronounced in me and, at the same time, gained insight into how to move forward. The graph of motivational factors was also a real revelation for me; with its help, I found answers to some key questions that had been on my mind for quite some time. I found the Motivator tool to be exceptionally useful for personal and professional development, thanks in part to its excellent presentation and interpretation. If I don’t know myself well, this undoubtedly leads to a lack of understanding of my clients’ needs. Thank you to Jani and the Cene Štupar Public Institute for giving me the opportunity to try out this tool.”

Maja Novak, Director of We4You, an educational institution

“We are more than satisfied with our collaboration with the Cene Štupar Institute, both in terms of the practical value of the Motivator tool and in terms of how the project was carried out, as well as the communication, delivery, and interpretation of the collected data and analyses. The Motivator tool certainly provides added value, as it has given the HR department and the managers involved greater insight into employees’ motivation and their career prospects. They can use these insights in their leadership to achieve better work results while also fostering a sense of well-being and developing a more supportive work environment and relationships. The results are also useful for individual employees, as the personalized report they receive enables a better understanding and awareness of their own motivations and values.”

Boštjan Čepin, Human Resources Specialist, Žito d.o.o.