New feature announcement: Store your files permanently with Sprend Backpack

Remember that with the Sprend Pro version, you could keep your files for up to four weeks? Many of you like it because that way you don't have to "clean" and Sprend takes care of it for you.

But some users would like to have a permanent storage space in addition to a secure sending service. Our Sprend Backpack allows it from now on. When sending, select the permanent storage period option and Sprend will store your files up to 100 GB in size.

Please keep in mind that this is a Beta, still a trial version of the feature subject to change for improvement purposes. Our way is to let the real users test it, which always beats the developer's ability to test. It's a way to provide functionality faster to the customer.

Try the Sprend Backpack and let us know your impressions.

Your feedback is valuable to us!

Let’sGrow 2023. - the largest ICT conference in Istria

The second ICT conference Let'sGrow, the largest in Istria, took place this year as well. We exchanged ideas, hung out, made new contacts, and had fun. Organized by the ICT Association with the assistance of the “Libra” marketing agency from Rijeka, everything went great.

The program included lectures, workshops, and business Speed Dating. It was a day of direct communication with students, visitors interested in the services of the exhibiting companies, and the creation of ideas at the moment. Once again, we were reminded of the power of live meetings.

Some of the topics of the panel were: "From school desks to unicorns", and "Behind the Screens. "Dispelling myths about work in ICT", "Do we need skills in the world of artificial intelligence?". In the role of ICT Supergirls, we heard the experiences of women in the ICT sector and their experiences in work but also in the search for a private balance. How did their companies support them in this, is it simple to pack a backpack and go to the other side of the world for a year? Mirta Štefanec from Infosit did it. Her company supported her and they succeeded regardless of the time differences. Iva Horvat from Mijena says that the flexible way of working was her salvation at the moment she became a mother.

We are very proud of our CEO Tanja and her presentation. She spoke about the Sprend manifesto - our six foundations, which create prerequisites for satisfied employees: tolerance, responsibility, fearlessness, pride, respect, and leadership.

We share some of Tanja's interesting thoughts:
"Mistakes are OK and they happen to everyone. The one who isn't wrong usually hasn't done much.

Do you believe that there is anyone in the world who goes to work with the goal of creating something catastrophic? Of course not! I deeply believe that the situation is exactly the opposite. We all want to achieve great results that he can be proud of.

And when great results are achieved, recognize, highlight, and reward those who are truly deserving of them, which are usually not managers.

One thing I try to think about, before reacting to someone's actions and attitudes, is that almost every one of us has an invisible backpack on our back: illness, family situation, some ugly experience, or trauma. Sometimes we don't fully understand someone's attitudes or behavior, but the reason is probably in that backpack.

Whether the employee will explain to us what is in the backpack is his or her choice. Respect."

The lecture concluded with Tanja's favorite character Dr. Max Goodwin, from the TV series "New Amsterdam".

"He is the director of New Amsterdam Hospital in New York that faces many different problems in each episode, which he solves together with his colleagues and the hospital staff. If there's one thing I'd like you to take away from this presentation, it's the question he initially asks his colleagues, no matter what the problem is:

How can I help you?"

Thanks to everyone who made this day more interesting! We look forward to Let'sGrow 2024.

A new feature is on the way: Sprend Backpack

“Look up! Dad, look up!”

Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola was a lawyer with a passion for archaeology. One day, in 1879, he went to explore the Altamira cave with his eight-year-old daughter Maria. They brought candles and stepped into the dark interior. The goal was to excavate the floor of the cave's entrance chamber, unearthing animal bones and stone tools. But the girl, by her childlike nature, did not limit herself to that. That's how she discovered paintings on the ceiling of the cave that dated from prehistory. That little girl is responsible for one of the most valuable discoveries. Throughout history, people have used various methods to store and save their belongings and possessions. For the earliest people, these were caves. The ancient Sumerians used clay tablets to record important information, such as laws, taxes, and trade deals. These tablets were stored in archives and temples. The ancient Egyptians used papyrus scrolls to record information, such as religious texts, literature, and historical records. These scrolls were kept in libraries and archives. Unlike the scroll, whose contents were on one long page, there was a codex - the historical ancestor of the modern book, bound by stacking pages.

In the Middle Ages, people used wooden chests and trunks to store their valuables, such as clothing, jewelry, and documents. These chests were often decorated with intricate carvings and designs. In the 19th century, safes became popular for storing valuables, such as money and important documents. These safes were often made of heavy metal and had combination locks. In the modern era, people store their belongings and information digitally.

One way to store your data and materials permanently will become Sprend. In the conversation with our users, we realized that they use our service like USB and there is a need for more permanent storage. We have decided to provide you with a Sprend backpack on which you will be able to store your files with unlimited storage time if you are a Sprend Pro subscriber.

But not to forget, the research of the mentioned Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola from the beginning of the story is interesting for an additional reason. This was not his first visit to this cave. It was a few years earlier, but then, without his daughter and without even looking up at the ceiling. He researched and worked according to a well-known pattern. Fortunately, not her. One girl's no-holds-barred search led to the discovery of the Sistine Chapel Prehistory. More about Sprend's Altamira soon.

LiarGPT

We had a talk with ChatGPT or should we say LiarGTP? Aware of limitations, but completely unaware that its answers would make us laugh. Don't believe everything you read. Unless it is written in green.

The CEO of Sprend, Magnus Nilsson?

Who is Sprend's CEO?

As of my knowledge cutoff date of September 2021, the CEO of Sprend was Magnus Nilsson. However, it's possible that there may have been a change in leadership since then. It's always a good idea to check the company's official website or other reputable sources for the most up-to-date information on its leadership team. Magnus who? We’ve never even had a CEO and hence no reason to replace him/her.

What are the differences between Sprend and WeTransfer?

WeTransfer and Sprend are both popular file transfer services, but there are some key differences between them. Here are some of the main differences:

File size limits: WeTransfer allows users to send files up to 2GB for free, while Sprend allows files up to 2 GB for their paid plan but free users can only send files up to 500 MB. Wrong and wrong again. Check out our Plans&Prices.

Security: Sprend offers more advanced security features compared to WeTransfer. Sprend encrypts files in transit and at rest, and uses two-factor authentication to verify user identities. WeTransfer uses encryption but does not offer two-factor authentication. Not really, nope, and untrue.

User Interface: Both services are designed to be user-friendly, but they have different user interfaces. WeTransfer has a simple and intuitive interface, with a drag-and-drop system for adding files. Sprend's interface is also user-friendly but includes more advanced options like password protection and email notifications. The whole previous sentence is incorrect since both services have the same functionality

Price: Both services offer free options, but Sprend’s paid plans are more expensive than WeTransfer’s. Sprend offers more advanced features like advanced security and larger file size limits, but at a higher cost. We are cheaper than WeTransfer.

Ultimately, the choice between WeTransfer and Sprend depends on your specific needs and preferences. If you need advanced security features and larger file size limits Sprend may be the better option for you. However, if you prioritize simplicity and ease of use, WeTransfer may be a better fit. I believe Sprend is pretty easy to use.

Conclusion: ChatGPT seems to making stuff up most of the time. But at least it is funny. I was LOL reading it! Special thanks go to DALL-E for showing our new CEO in the flesh.

Sales with the scent of violets

Why do we buy? The theory says that the forces that influence whether people buy include: basic needs - first of all, we buy things to fulfill what Maslow describes as the bottom of his hierarchy. Then from convenience, replacement, scarcity, prestige or aspirational purchase, emotional vacuum, lower prices, great value. We would also agree with the old sales rule that says: "People buy people first". After that, we buy the product or service. People buy from people they trust.

Even when we think we are making rational decisions, we can unwittingly let our emotions make decisions for us. Shopping is an emotional experience. For the past two months in searching for one of my perfect products, I read reviews and visited stores. Although each specialized in the same things, the people in charge of sales determined the place where I would finally decide to shop. The only thing missing was the product itself. Each time I hoped that I would find in the next one what the previous one didn't have. It was a Sunday of doing nothing in everything we do. I tried the last sample and recognised a familiar scent. Known but far away. It smelled like violets. The same ones that stood on nanny Slova’s window. A long time ago, when we were children and she looked after us together with her flowers while our parents were at work. Those violets eventually became her. Now I don’t need to tell the rest. The shopping formula is hard to guess. What will attract or repel someone is an impossible mission very often. But if we make an effort to give our product some added value, maybe at least someone will find their own reasons for it. Whether Sprend succeeds in creating variations of violets, we can’t know for sure but we water our plants regularly.

"People buy people first". After that, we buy the product or service. People buy from people they trust.

Photo by Xavi Cabrera

Five times more GB for Sprend Pro users

Do you remember our customer Hans Orlof? Reasons for which one of our features was created. After increasing the maximum number of users per send, we enabled him to invite more than 100 people to his party via Sprend. But he has no limits and that's why his life is a constant inspiration for everyone around him. His family is the same. At the end of the evening, 28292929 photos were taken, along with videos, and it was worth sharing them with everyone. Later, at the coffee that week, Arne Evertsson found him not in the best mood. Hans Orlof had a good reason for this. He wasn't even sure he should have made the time today. "20 GB Arne?" was the first thing he said. Arne didn’t immediately understand him, he was still thinking about the semla he ate on the way. So he just continued singing: 30, 50, or maybe 70 gigabytes. "100" answered Hans Orlof. At least 100 GB for sending. I need:

Space for uncle's parrot costume
Aunt's big-brimmed hat
Nephew's yellow space suit
Cousin's pointe shoes
Ms. Helga's lacquered purse
The taped hair of my old nanny
Endless stories of dear friend Olle
Uncle's tailcoat
Hanging chandelier
Shiny parquet
Grandma's champagne glasses
Grandpa's cufflinks
Brother's jokes.

Then Arne realised where he was, and added "Just like your Sprend parcel, it is hollow, it goes on forever (at least up to 1048576 MB or 100 GB), and it's full of great photos!"

(Photo by Lance Anderson)

From now on Sprend Pro users can send up to 100 GB of content instead of 20. Enjoy unlimited sending.

Three important new features that will make your sending easier

To announce the next news in our service, we will have to quote Yoda: "You must unlearn what you have learned." We've had a few new features lately. Now you already know that the number of recipients to whom you can send materials has increased from 100 to 200, that you no longer have to send individual files but whole folders without zipping. Of course, we are talking about our Pro version of the service.

How to transmit wisdom?

"Do or do not. There is no try."

Photo by Emmanuel Dennier

From now on, you can just drag & drop your folders. It is no longer necessary to zip each folder, sprend.com does it automatically for you. The recipient will receive the documents with the folder structure intact, no matter how many files and folders you added.

You don't have to send large files with Sprend in one go. In case of need, press pause during the sending process, add some more files, before resuming.

But what if just at that moment when you continued, you realized that you added several files that should not have been here? With our third new feature, you can simply take away already-picked files in the process of sending.

With Sprend you don't have to start from the beginning, you don't have to remember where you left off, just listen to Yoda one more time and: "Pass on what you have learned."

New features are here!

From now on, you can drag & drop your folders, pause your upload or eliminate files you choose but don't want to send, without starting over.

Photo by Matteo Raw

Another new feature! Sprend has increased the limit of the maximum number of recipients.

Hans Orlof contacted Sprend support one morning near the end of 2022. But let's tell this story from the beginning.

His family and friends will gather at a party he has organised for no particular reason. Namely, Hans Orlof was tired of having to have a valid explanation for everything. He thought that he no longer remembered what his Aunt Agnes looked like. The only thing he could remember was when he was a boy, she gave him a soccer ball that years later was run over by a car, becoming an egg-shaped memory. Uncle Alfred who wore a long pointed mustache that he touched when talking about something important. Does he still have them?

There were a lot of children his age, now adults, about whom Hans Orlof never knew much because he hated questions and equally giving answers. So he thought he could invite them all to the party and ask nothing again. But there was one problem. He decided to send his invitations to 102 email addresses. He trusts Sprend and has never let him down, so the sequence of things was logical. That will be the way he will send all the invitations. But then he was shocked! It was possible to contact a maximum of just 100 people. Who should he remove from the list? After a perfectly simple plan, this seemed like an intruder only there to disrupt the harmony.

Photo by James Orr

He quickly visited sprend.com, found the customer support number, and slightly losing patience waited for the voice on the other end: "Sprend support, Arne speaking". We do not need to explain in too much detail how this was a sufficient reason for the new feature. The maximum number of recipients with a Sprend Pro account has been increased from 100 to 200. But that's not all. Arne was invited to Hans Orlof's party and now they are good friends. Sometimes on Tuesdays they meet for coffee and come up with new features.

Any resemblance to actual characters and events is coincidental. No employee was injured in the making of this text.

New feature alert: “Folders in Folders”

Dear users, we have several news for you, but let's start with the first one. Our team of developers brings you the new feature Folders in Folders. How does this make your life easier?

Send the whole folder, not each file separately

You know that previously it was necessary to add each file separately. Now you don't have to. If you have a folder/s whose content you want to send, just drag and drop it, add a recipient, use encryption or not and press the "send" button.

Zipping the folder before sending?

Did we forget about this step? No, because from now on Sprend does it for you automatically. This was one of the most requested features and now we have it. You no longer have to think about it, have an extra step that annoys you. All you have to do is think about the content you want to send, and we do the rest.

Folder structure after sending

Let's imagine that you have arranged the content of your materials inside the folder as you wanted. With a certain meaning and to make it easier for the recipient to browse or further work on the same. What happens to the structure after sending it? We thought about that too! The recipient will receive the folder/s in the same form as it is on your computer.

The listed new advantages of the Folders in Folders feature are to make it easier for you to send files, reduce the number of actions and enable even faster sending than before. 

Next week we will continue to inform you about our other new features, there is more. Happy sprending!

How did 2022 SprEnd?

December for us at Sprend, as well as for everyone else, was a month in which things happened at an incredible speed. 

The Swedish part of the team thus joined us at the end of 2022 in Pula. This means joint work on current tasks, new ideas, and space for those random and unplanned events. One such was a business trip to Zagreb. A trip where we jumped from the sea to the snow, made a plan, and worked for two days in a new city. Two colleagues who previously only knew each other through online meetings have now become companions in sharing business tasks and living space for a short time.

Apart from being the capital and largest city in Croatia, Zagreb is always interesting and offers an infinite amount of space to realize your plans. From the architecture, the width of the streets, the multitude of street events, business opportunities, or simply the irreplaceable atmosphere. In two short days, almost without respite, we accomplished the planned plans and visited various places where we made new acquaintances and hope for future cooperation. We were especially delighted by the professionalism and friendliness of the team from Algebra, where we were hosted by Marko Drenovački. Cities always remind us of the people we met there, he is certainly one of those responsible for our fond memories.

The "Zicer" incubator was a real surprise and a small miracle for us. A small, unusual elevator from which you enter directly from the parking lot into a space where quite a few start-ups are concentrated, a colorful place with a special energy. The first person you meet there is an extremely professional and charismatic gentleman at the reception, the soul of this place. The first impression is the most important and that great feeling was confirmed by those we met there afterward.

But after returning, it was necessary to conclude the year, to say goodbye to colleagues at the office Christmas party. Toast, exchange gifts, and summarize the year behind us.

Events can be planned and ultimately successful. The results are very easily measurable in everything. But what can never be planned are emotions. The ones deserved, gathered throughout the year, working on things even when it wasn't easy. The picture I always carry is a projection of our lives over some years. We are retired, we meet our former colleagues at the green market, and exactly what will determine mutual reactions is the way we colored each other's days. Every company has goals and a mission. But they are made by people.

We concluded 2022 with the potential to greet each other warmly when we meet at the green market for many years. Now we just have to wait 20 years or more to see if we were right. And try to keep it in 2023 for starters.

Cheering for the “Arena” Women's Handball Club

We are very happy that we got the opportunity to support the “Arena” Women's Handball Club from Pula. Their training sessions are held at the Mate Parlov Sports Centre. As a sports hall, it was built in 1978 as the "Savo Vukelić" Youth Center, and today it proudly bears the name of the greatest Yugoslav boxer, Mate Parlov. He was the only boxer in the history of that sport who won the Olympic, European and world amateur, and European and world professional titles in the same category. In addition, he was also a lover of poetry. A man with gold medals and the same kind of heart.

In the spirit of this, the “Arena” Women's Handball Club beats itself every week on the floor. They know that this is the only way they become better and better at what they love. Their coaches Mihaela Lukšić, Alenka Vučinić, and Želimir Popović are other people in this text whose hearts we can call golden. This is what every coach needs if he wants to convey to the team the only true way to achieve success. But not only in the form of victories, but in the spirit of the game and everything that is even more important in that process than the victories themselves. By understanding and practicing this way of training, not only do the members of the club become better at playing, but also in pursuit of life happiness in general.

We wish the players and their coaches all the best and look forward to future matches. Girls, save us seats in the stands!

In pursuit of a new working place

We can say that working in Sprend is never boring. The person who creates the most unusual stories is our director. Next to him, we all seem ordinary.

There is a legend that he once worked on the wing of an airplane while traveling from Stockholm to Pula. It is absolutely true that he held a business meeting in the courtyard of the mosque. He did not know the purpose of the building at the time, but he felt the surrounding peace. At our online meetings, he shows us undiscovered cafes, hotel lobbies, restaurants, parks, forests, other people's houses, mountains, ships, trains, monuments, and the best, we meet his mom.

He convinced us that a person cannot sit for eight hours and be productive and that walking is the only solution and that exercise is a human need if he wants to stay healthy. He is always ready to hear our unusual stories and will still thank us for them.

He is currently in Pula and has found a new place to work. Katarina - Monumenti, the zone of the former military complex. Today it is abandoned and transformed, but not forgotten by the local population who still visit it.

He had the desire to become bigger than the Pula cranes. Find the largest programming table. To make sure that the Romans were really once here, and to look at it from a different perspective. Simply being a part of Pula, not knowing what to expect but knowing a lot will happen.

Sports matter! Sprend became the sponsor of the youngest football players of NK Istria 1961

The last few days have been colored by the happiness that appears in those most valuable situations, mutual cooperation, and support. We all remember a period in which we dreamed about what we would like to become. Sometimes opportunities are at our fingertips. But often, so that our wishes do not remain dreams, we need the support of others. Those who recognize our abilities, talents, and perseverance.

"It's so easy for a kid to join a gang, to do drugs... We should make it that easy to be involved in football and academics." - Snoop Dogg

We are happy to have become sponsors of the youngest players of the football club Istria. We sincerely wish girls and boys to continue following their dreams. That the energy we felt at their training is transferred to all fields of their lives. Thanks for the feeling, we are rooting for you!

Photo by Connor Coyne

Printing studios & their clients now enjoy the convenience of our new feature: “Don’t send. Receive!”

We are happy to announce a new collaboration with printing studios in Pula. When a printing studio uses the Sprend Pro service, it means that all its clients will automatically be able to use it completely free of charge. How? Because of our new feature "Don't send. Receive!". Clients automatically have an unlimited number of transfers, they can use encryption, which is very important when sending confidential data and the storage option for picking files is longer.

Our first partner is Print Studio Shop. They are located on the same street as the Sprend office in Pula. A large number of clients visit them every day and use their services. Sprend Pro service is now available to all of them. We would like to thank that despite the busy schedule, they found time for several meetings with us and recognized the quality of our service.

Groups and teams

Since childhood, the little man has been part of different groups. As it could be concluded that he succeeded, it is assessed whether he fit in among his peers. This continues through further education, so at some point, we begin to evaluate ourselves through the same. In order to really feel that we have succeeded, we need luck first of all. Encounters in which we leave our little world of peace and imagination and join someone, creating a team or group. Then we call it friendship, which can sometimes last for a short time, a long time, or at least mark us in a pleasant memory. Because together we were stronger, we learned from others, we grew and became adults. With our inner world influenced by our environment, we became the people we are today.

As such, adults, we find ourselves again in the middle of various groups. We also work and try to achieve the best. These new groups are called teams, and most often we do not choose them ourselves. Previously unknown individuals, connected by knowledge, try to achieve a common goal. How can they succeed in this?

Regarding that Patrick Lencioni says: "Great teams do not hold back with one another. They are unafraid to air their dirty laundry. They admit their mistakes, their weaknesses, and their concerns without fear of reprisal."

In addition, in one of his books, he lists five dysfunctions that a team must overcome in order to function successfully thereafter. It's about:

• Absence of Trust

• Fear of Conflict.

• Lack of commitment

• Avoidance of Accountability

• Inattention to results

Each team faces a big task, to build trust, engage in constructive conflict, ensure commitment, ensure accountability and focus on results. Together with a great leader, joint success depends on each member. Will we achieve power or weakness?

Communication, tool, or weapon?

Words are one of man's most powerful tools. If we choose them carefully and know how to communicate well, we are already halfway to success. But it certainly happened to us that what we say is very clear to us, but not to the one to whom the words are addressed. So how could we be clearer, more precise? How do we even understand that we are misunderstood?

Photo by Hugo Jehanne

The 7 C's of Communication is a checklist that helps to improve professional communication skills and increase the chance that the message will be understood in exactly the same way as it was intended:

1. Clear - the goal is to be clearly understandable to the recipient. It would be good to focus on one thing at a time. If we express ourselves unclearly, we cause confusion and even more additional work in explaining it later.

2. Correct - the message and information should be correct. As much as possible, we should try to avoid or eliminate mistakes.

3. Complete - we should try to be complete because it helps the other party to work on the task more easily or make further decisions.

4. Concrete - not be vague or leave room for self-interpretation.

5. Concise - maintaining focus and getting to the point is always a positive thing. The wandering of our thoughts does not increase the recipient's interest but takes him away from the subject of discussion.

6. Considerate - in order to have effective communication, we must always take into account the interlocutor's circumstances, background, knowledge, mindset, and opinions.

7. Courteous - we always respect those we address and are not biased under any circumstances. The message should always be positive, showing respect to others.

With this in mind, it is certain that every member of the team can prosper. This short video describes everything:

We should always keep the 7 C’s in mind and above all, kindness and respect.

Sprend team in front of the lens of Tedi Korodi

Sprend team replaced one of the working days with a studio. We had a lot of fun creating professional photos in the studio of Tedi Korodi located in the Rojc community center.

Our company always presents itself to users through quality service, but we are aware that employees are the face of the company too. Now we are finally in the same format. Except for Karin Andersson, whom we are waiting for in Pula to say: cheese!

Don’t send. Receive!

We have released a new feature. From now, as a Pro user you cannot only send large files, you can also receive them. It means anyone can send you files up to 100 GB and encrypt them. The storage time is automatically increased to four weeks. Last but not least, the number of files is not limited to 10 files - you may receive up to 1000 files.

There is no extra fee for this. It is included automatically in the Pro plan.

This is how it works. As soon as a sender enters your email address in the To field, the following Pro features get enabled:

• The file size limit increases from 2GB to 100GB.

• The number of files go from a maximum of 10 to 1000.

• Encryption and password are enabled.

• The storage time is automatically set to four weeks.

Here is a tip that is not included in the video. You can create a special link for those who want to send files to you. Click on the below link to have the recipient filled in and the the Pro featureas already enabled. Copy the link, change the email address, and send it via email.

https://sprend.com/?email=bernie@sprend.com

As always, happy sprending!

Vacationing in Croatia

Our team is back together. We are rested, full of ideas, and the will to continue realizing our plans. It is certain that annual vacations improve our health, reduce stress levels and burnout, improve sleep, create new memories through travel and socializing, and increase our mental and physical well-being, productivity, and creativity. There are many benefits and everyone knows the feeling when returning to work, that anything is possible.

Caroline Castrillon writes in Forbes: "Taking vacation time is critical to employee survival. That's because time off is integral to well-being, sustained productivity, and high performance." A vacation could save your life, she adds.

We share some photos from the Croatian vacation. Parts of Pula, Silba, Mrežnica, and Petrova Gora with the Monument to the Uprising of the People of Kordun and Banija is a World War II. Also, it is the only place in Croatia that was declared a "dark sky park" in 2019. More and more areas in the world are protected in this way from excessive light pollution.

One of the places perfect for a break and departure that prepares us for our return.

Sprend Meetup - our aims & games

Before the summer holidays, we held our first joint Sprend Meetup of this kind, taking as a guiding thought what Adrian Ruiz said: "There is a difference between a group of people accomplishing goals together. Teams are rare."

With the right plan and program, it wasn't difficult to get started. What initially moved us away from the usual, or from what we automatically expected, were team challenges. Tanja Evertsson is a person who leads a team of people very successfully, directly, but also with a lot of care. This time she had raw spaghetti, duct tape, and marshmallows in her hands. Something that the four developers in that same room were surely not expecting. She surprised us all. But just as she always manages to say the right thing at the right moment, she also turned this game or Spaghetti challenge into a real representation of the work process, achieving results and competition.

Divided into two teams, the task with a few rules was to build the highest tower possible. In this fun and tense process, you quickly realize that strategy in any task does not fall from the sky. As with all the efforts, your perfect plan, in theory, does not have to be equally perfect in practice. There are things we couldn't know in advance. But now we've learned. What we always consider most important at Sprend is how we treat each other along the way. Although one team lost, both gained a lot.

After this, we already achieved an open atmosphere and the strength to continue. By proposing new future ideas and adopting them, a picture of Sprend and the direction it could go in the future began to be created. We did not neglect our experiences in past jobs either, presenting them as instructive and with the aim of understanding each other. Open and regular communication is something that will save us from obstacles becoming problems, we concluded. Listening and hearing the other person can give us answers to questions that may arise in the future. In this way, possible solutions will not be so far away. As we always keep in mind the Sprend manifesto, which consists of tolerance, responsibility, fearlessness, pride, leadership, and respect.

When setting goals, we didn't skip "fika", a custom unknown to us in Croatia. Resetting with coffee and cakes, we managed to see even the future of Sprend in fifty years:

“More wanted than Normabel, Apaurin, Praxiten or Xanax.”

“The future is known, the past is unpredictable.”

The expectation from the beginning, that we would be successful in a busy day, turned into satisfaction. To be successful in business, you need to be successful in play too. The honest, benevolent and childlike one.