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The International Day for Biological Diversity is observed on May 22 and is dedicated to raising awareness of the diversity of life on Earth and the importance of its conservation. The observance underscores the global significance of maintaining ecological balance, preventing species extinction, and ensuring the sustainable use of natural resources. Today, biodiversity conservation is closely intertwined not only with the natural sciences, but also with technological innovation, engineering solutions, and the sustainable development of urban environments and infrastructure. Rapid climate change, environmental pollution, urbanization, and the intensive exploitation of natural resources are driving the need for innovative approaches. Consequently, biodiversity-related challenges are increasingly relevant across a wide range of disciplines — from environmental engineering and energy systems to construction, transportation, and smart city technologies. The community of Vilnius Gediminas Technical University is invited to make use of the subscribed EBSCO Publishing  database, which provides access to thousands of scholarly articles, e-books, and other academic resources covering a broad spectrum of topics, including: biodiversity and ecosystem conservation natural sciences and life sciences research sustainable engineering solutions the impact of climate change on the environment and infrastructure green energy sustainable urban development and smart cities environmental protection, ecology, and biodiversity circular economy and sustainable development Access is available from VILNIUS TECH computer network or via VPN. As a security measure, two-factor authentication is additionally required (i.e. verification from mobile device app or by call). We also encourage you to use VILNIUS TECH’s subscription databases.  

This year, on May 27 at 6:10 PM, at the invitation of the lecturer of the Department of Management, Dr. Liudmila Lobanova, the Cognizant Lithuania team Lech Jaroš (Team Lead) and Eglė Butkienė (Team Lead) will give a lecture “Leading a team using KPI based management”. The lecture will be held in Lithuanian in S3(SRK-I) 108 auditorium. In this interactive session, guest speakers from Cognizant will introduce the core principles of KPI-based management and explain how the right metrics can transform the way teams operate. You’ll learn which KPIs matter most, such as productivity, utilization, and service-level agreements, and how to measure them effectively to improve efficiency and simplify operational planning. You’ll also explore best practices in capacity management and walk through real-life examples of capacity-planning calculations. The session will also cover employee performance management using KPIs, including setting meaningful KPI targets, clarifying their value for managers and employees, introducing company tools for tracking and reviewing KPI results, and leading constructive performance conversations. You’ll gain hands-on guidance for leading 1:1 conversations, including common dos and don’ts, and hear real-life examples and lessons learned from experience leading teams with KPI-based management. Don’t miss out on this valuable and engaging session! Lecture moderator: Dr. Liudmila Lobanova