Finding Your Ikigai: Insights from the DOHE Startup Cebu Mixer

In the heart of Crossroads Cebu City, the Department of Entrepreneurial Hub Enthusiasts (DOHE) hosted a vibrant startup mixer at The Playground. Guided by social entrepreneur Thomas Graham, attendees explored their passions and unearthed their ikigai—a Japanese concept of purpose. Supported by The Company, the event sparked connections and ignited entrepreneurial dreams, proving that when passion meets purpose, possibilities are boundless.

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Demystifying Business Registration In The Philippines

For aspiring entrepreneurs in the Philippines, navigating the legal intricacies of business registration can be daunting. The Company Cebu, recognizing this challenge, held a timely seminar on January 19th, 2024, specifically designed to empower individuals and organizations navigating the establishment of their ventures.

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From Blame to Insight: Using Systems Thinking to Solve Chronic Workplace Problems

Systems thinking shifts the focus from blaming individuals to examining how different factors in an organization interact, leading to recurring workplace problems. By applying tools like the iceberg framework (events, patterns, structure) and causal loop diagrams, teams can identify deeper causes rather than just surface symptoms. Involving people across departments ensures multiple perspectives, while recognizing classic “archetypes” helps spot familiar organizational patterns. The payoff is long-term solutions, clearer decision-making, and healthier team dynamics—ultimately reducing error rates and boosting efficiency.

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