{"id":17425,"date":"2024-09-03T13:21:05","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T13:21:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kanboapp.com\/optimizing-strategic-decision-making-in-capex-mro-energy-and-waste-management-through-effective-competitive-intelligence-practices\/"},"modified":"2024-09-03T13:21:05","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T13:21:05","slug":"optimizing-strategic-decision-making-in-capex-mro-energy-and-waste-management-through-effective-competitive-intelligence-practices","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kanboapp.com\/en\/optimizing-strategic-decision-making-in-capex-mro-energy-and-waste-management-through-effective-competitive-intelligence-practices\/","title":{"rendered":"Optimizing Strategic Decision-Making in Capex, MRO, Energy, and Waste Management through Effective Competitive Intelligence Practices"},"content":{"rendered":"<style> @media(min-width:1728px) { .tytulek{font-size:45px!important;margin-right:auto!important;margin-left:auto!important;max-width: 1200px!important;} 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class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-911be7362a05e7c9bba949186ff10279 wp-block-paragraph\"><p class=\"menu-lewe has-link-color\" onclick=\"lewemenu(0)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kanboapp.com\/en\/optimizing-strategic-decision-making-in-capex-mro-energy-and-waste-management-through-effective-competitive-intelligence-practices\/#section1\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/kanboapp.com\/en\/optimizing-strategic-decision-making-in-capex-mro-energy-and-waste-management-through-effective-competitive-intelligence-practices\/#section1\"  style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.391), 19px);font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;color:#0c3658\">Introduction<\/a><\/p><\/p><p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-8944c3339feb7a18168cb6e57a514a25 wp-block-paragraph\"><p class=\"menu-lewe has-link-color\" onclick=\"lewemenu(1)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kanboapp.com\/en\/optimizing-strategic-decision-making-in-capex-mro-energy-and-waste-management-through-effective-competitive-intelligence-practices\/#section2\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/kanboapp.com\/en\/optimizing-strategic-decision-making-in-capex-mro-energy-and-waste-management-through-effective-competitive-intelligence-practices\/#section2\"  style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.391), 19px);font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;color:#0c3658\">KanBo: When, Why and Where to deploy as a Competitive intelligence (CI) tool<\/a><\/p><\/p><p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-f2a5c13c626319af77f0930b3423095d wp-block-paragraph\"><p class=\"menu-lewe has-link-color\" onclick=\"lewemenu(2)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kanboapp.com\/en\/optimizing-strategic-decision-making-in-capex-mro-energy-and-waste-management-through-effective-competitive-intelligence-practices\/#section3\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/kanboapp.com\/en\/optimizing-strategic-decision-making-in-capex-mro-energy-and-waste-management-through-effective-competitive-intelligence-practices\/#section3\"  style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.391), 19px);font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;color:#0c3658\">How to work with KanBo as a Competitive intelligence (CI) tool<\/a><\/p><\/p><p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-e960efb9a5ff8a000843b344d11a649f wp-block-paragraph\"><p class=\"menu-lewe has-link-color\" onclick=\"lewemenu(3)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kanboapp.com\/en\/optimizing-strategic-decision-making-in-capex-mro-energy-and-waste-management-through-effective-competitive-intelligence-practices\/#section4\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/kanboapp.com\/en\/optimizing-strategic-decision-making-in-capex-mro-energy-and-waste-management-through-effective-competitive-intelligence-practices\/#section4\"  style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.391), 19px);font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;color:#0c3658\">Glossary and terms<\/a><\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column kolumna-tekst is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section alignfull sekcja-tekst alignfull getwid-margin-top-none getwid-margin-bottom-none getwid-section-content-full-width\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__wrapper getwid-padding-top-none getwid-padding-bottom-none getwid-padding-left-none getwid-padding-right-none getwid-margin-left-none getwid-margin-right-none\" style=\"min-height:100vh\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background-holder\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fafafa\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__foreground\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-content\"><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading tytulek\" style=\"margin-bottom:40px;font-size:clamp(21.536px, 1.346rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.052), 35px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.02em;line-height:1.2\">Optimizing Strategic Decision-Making in Capex, MRO, Energy, and Waste Management through Effective Competitive Intelligence Practices<\/h1><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading naglowek-duzy\" id=\"section1\" style=\"margin-bottom:40px;font-size:clamp(16.293px, 1.018rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.68), 25px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.02em;line-height:1.2\">Introduction<\/h2><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\"> Introduction<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Competitive Intelligence (CI) is an essential facet of strategic planning, particularly in the domains of Capital Expenditures (Capex), Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO), Energy, and Waste management. As an executive occupying this strategic role, you recognize the importance of informed decision-making and the ability to anticipate market shifts. CI involves the ethical gathering and analysis of information regarding competitors, market conditions, technological changes, and other external factors that can affect a company's competitive edge. For a Strategy Head in Capex, MRO, Energy & Waste, CI is a continuous pursuit, aiming not only to ensure financial efficiency but also to enhance operational sustainability and innovation in a competitive context.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\"> Key Components of Competitive Intelligence (CI)<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">1. Data Collection: Gathering relevant data from various sources such as market reports, financial documents, news outlets, customer feedback, and industry seminars.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">2. Analysis: Converting raw data into meaningful insights by identifying patterns, trends, threats, and opportunities within the context of Capex, MRO, Energy, and Waste.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">3. Competitor Benchmarking: Monitoring competitors\u2019 strategies, performance, and investments to gauge their strengths and weaknesses.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">4. Market Understanding: Assessing market conditions, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to anticipate shifts that could impact resource allocation and investment strategies.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">5. Strategic Forecasting: Predicting future market and competitive scenarios to inform long-term planning and risk management.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">6. Actionable Intelligence: Transforming analysis into strategic initiatives that can be executed to improve competitiveness and business growth.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\"> Benefits of Competitive Intelligence (CI)<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">For a Strategy Head focused on Capex, MRO, Energy, and Waste, the benefits of Competitive Intelligence include:<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">1. Informed Investment Decisions: CI provides a robust foundation for deciding where and how to allocate capital investments to maximize ROI and achieve strategic objectives.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">2. Optimization of MRO: Insight into best practices and technological advancements can drive efficiencies in MRO, reducing downtime and operational costs.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">3. Energy and Waste Strategy Enhancement: Awareness of innovative technologies, competitor practices, and regulatory changes can inform strategies for energy efficiency and waste reduction. This leads to cost savings and improved sustainability.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">4. Proactive Risk Management: By understanding the competitive landscape, a Strategy Head can anticipate potential threats and devise contingency plans to mitigate them effectively.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">5. Strategic Alignment: CI aligns operational tactics with organizational strategy, ensuring that every decision sustains and enhances the competitive position of the business.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">6. Market Positioning: Accurate and up-to-date CI enables a company to identify niches or under-served markets, guiding strategy heads towards successful market positioning.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">In the dynamic fields of Capex, MRO, Energy, and Waste, Competitive Intelligence is not just a process but a strategic framework that supports the proactive and responsive decision-making needed to stay ahead of competition and manage resources effectively.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading naglowek-duzy\" id=\"section2\" style=\"margin-bottom:40px;font-size:clamp(16.293px, 1.018rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.68), 25px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.02em;line-height:1.2\">KanBo: When, Why and Where to deploy as a Competitive intelligence (CI) tool<\/h3><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">KanBo as a Competitive Intelligence (CI) Tool:<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">What is KanBo?<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">KanBo is an integrated work coordination platform designed to enhance project management, task tracking, and team collaboration by providing real-time visualization, efficient task management systems, and seamless communication. It leverages a hierarchical structure that includes Workspaces, Folders, Spaces, and Cards to organize work effectively, and integrates deeply with Microsoft environments.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Why?<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">KanBo is well-suited for Competitive Intelligence tasks due to its robust feature set that allows for meticulous organization, real-time updates, and comprehensive data management. Users can customize workflows to match CI processes, monitor activity streams for updates, manage document groups, and structure data and tasks to support informed decision-making.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">When?<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">KanBo should be used whenever there's a need to streamline CI processes, from gathering data about competitors to analyzing market trends, evolving strategic operations, or communicating across departments. It is applicable during any phase of the CI cycle, whether collecting initial intelligence, disseminating insights among stakeholders, or executing based on the actionable intelligence gathered.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Where?<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">KanBo can be employed in any business environment where Competitive Intelligence is crucial, including onsite or in a remote work setting. Being hybrid in nature, it allows for both on-premises and cloud-based data management, which is particularly convenient for global operations and for teams distributed across various regions.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Strategy Head Capex, MRO, Energy & Waste should use KanBo as a Competitive intelligence (CI) tool for the following reasons:<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Organization and Hierarchical Structure: Enabling the categorization of information related to Capital Expenditure (Capex), Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO), Energy, and Waste management.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Custom Workflows: Tailoring CI processes specific to each strategic area and adjusting as per changing market dynamics.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Integration: Seamless merging with existing systems for data enrichment and consistency, vital for accurate CI analyses.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Real-time Updates: Staying informed on the latest competitive movements, industry trends, and strategic insights which are critical for quick adaptations in strategy.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Collaboration: Facilitating cross-departmental teamwork essential for comprehensive CI, which involves stakeholders from finance, operations to sustainability.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Document Management: Securely handling sensitive CI data, ensuring legal compliance and protecting intellectual property.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Advanced Features: Utilizing filtering, card grouping, and time charting to analyze information efficiently, thereby aiding in forecasting and strategic decision-making.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Hybrid Data Handling: Adapting to data residency requirements pertinent to multi-regional operations that take into account energy regulations and waste management protocols.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Templates and Standards: Creating repeatable processes for consistent CI investigation, which is important considering the recurrent nature of Capex and MRO planning cycles.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">In summary, KanBo's capabilities align with the strategic needs of someone responsible for Capex, MRO, Energy & Waste, providing a structured and dynamic platform to manage and execute competitive intelligence activities effectively.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading naglowek-duzy\" id=\"section3\" style=\"margin-bottom:40px;font-size:clamp(16.293px, 1.018rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.68), 25px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.02em;line-height:1.2\">How to work with KanBo as a Competitive intelligence (CI) tool<\/h3><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\"> Step 1: Set Up Your KanBo Workspace for Competitive Intelligence<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Purpose: Centralize all competitive intelligence-related activities for Capex, MRO, Energy & Waste in a dedicated Workspace to maintain organized access to information and track progress.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Explanation: <\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">As the Strategy Head, you need a dedicated space to collect, analyze, and manage intelligence reports. Setting up a workspace exclusively for competitive intelligence allows you to streamline all the related work into one central hub.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">1. On the KanBo dashboard, create a new Workspace named \"Competitive Intelligence - Capex, MRO, Energy & Waste.\"<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">2. Select the appropriate Workspace type as Private to ensure sensitive information is kept confidential.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">3. Add members of the strategy team to the Workspace, assigning roles based on their responsibilities.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\"> Step 2: Create Folders for Different Intelligence Categories<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Purpose: Organize and categorize intelligence materials into easily accessible and structured folders within your Workspace.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Explanation: <\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Organizing your competitive intelligence by category (e.g., Market Trends, Competitor Analysis, Innovation Tracking) helps you and your team to quickly find relevant information and prevents data overload.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">1. Within the Workspace, create folders for different categories like \"Market Analysis\", \"Energy Insights\", \"Waste Management Advances\", and \"MRO Trends\".<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">2. Assign folder permissions to regulate access and maintain confidentiality of data.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\"> Step 3: Configure Spaces for Specific Projects or Themes<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Purpose: Detail individual projects or lines of inquiry in separate Spaces to concentrate analysis efforts and encourage focused collaboration.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Explanation: <\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Spaces within KanBo are like project areas that allow the Strategy team to conduct in-depth analysis on specific areas such as a competitor's performance or a new market opportunity.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">1. In each folder, create a Space for ongoing or upcoming competitive intelligence projects, like \"Competitor X Sustainability Practices.\"<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">2. Choose a workflow type that suits the analysis process, using customizable statuses to reflect the progression of intelligence gathering.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\"> Step 4: Add Cards for Tasks and Intelligence Items<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Purpose: Breakdown competitive intelligence activities into manageable tasks and information items for better oversight and accountability.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Explanation: <\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Cards represent the actionable intelligence items or tasks. By adding cards for each piece of intelligence or task, you can assign responsibilities, set deadlines, and keep a detailed log of your findings.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">1. Inside the appropriate Space, create Cards such as \"Analyze Competitor Y Energy Usage\" or \"Assess Market Share Projections.\"<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">2. Populate cards with details such as due dates, related documents, and assign to relevant team members.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">3. Regularly update and monitor card statuses to ensure timely completion of intelligence activities.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\"> Step 5: Use the Activity Stream for Real-Time Updates<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Purpose: Track updates and maintain a chronological record of all competitive intelligence activities.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Explanation: <\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">The Activity Stream in KanBo gives an instant overview of all actions taken by the strategy team, capturing every update and change made to Cards and Spaces.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">1. Monitor the Activity Stream within each Space to stay informed about ongoing developments and actions taken by team members.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">2. Use the Activity Stream to gauge progress and identify any bottlenecks in the intelligence process.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\"> Step 6: Collaborate with Comments and Mentions<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Purpose: Facilitate discussions and provide feedback on competitive intelligence gathered by the team.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Explanation: <\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Comments and mentions are essential tools for real-time communication. They allow team members to discuss findings, share insights, and seek clarity on specific intelligence items.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">1. Use the comment feature on Cards to provide feedback or discuss intelligence findings with the team.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">2. Employ mentions to notify specific team members when their input or action is required, ensuring prompt responses.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\"> Step 7: Review Card Relations and Dependencies<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Purpose: Understand and analyze the interconnections between different pieces of competitive intelligence.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Explanation: <\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Analyzing the competitive environment is complex and often involves understanding relationships between different market factors. Card relations enable you to visualize and manage these dependencies.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">1. Use Card Relations to link related Cards, facilitating a comprehensive analysis of how different intelligence elements interact.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">2. Analyze how the completion of one task may affect the progression of others, ensuring a strategic and informed intelligence process.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\"> Step 8: Generate Reports with Forecast and Time Charts<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Purpose: Utilize KanBo's reporting features to forecast trends and analyze turnaround times for competitive intelligence processes.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Explanation: <\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Visual reports help articulate complex data into actionable insights. Forecast and Time Charts offer a visual representation of the competitive landscape's development over time and measure the efficiency of the intelligence process.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">1. Utilize the Forecast Chart to identify trends and make predictions based on gathered intelligence.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">2. Examine the Time Chart for insights on the team's effectiveness in collecting and analyzing intelligence and identify areas for improvement.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">By utilizing KanBo effectively in this manner, as a Strategy Head for Capex, MRO, Energy & Waste, you can establish a robust competitive intelligence framework that aids in the formulation of strategic decisions and maintaining a competitive edge in the industry.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading naglowek-duzy\" id=\"section4\" style=\"margin-bottom:40px;font-size:clamp(16.293px, 1.018rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.68), 25px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.02em;line-height:1.2\">Glossary and terms<\/h3><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Certainly! Here's a glossary of some key terms related to project management, work organization, and collaboration platforms based on the provided context:<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">1. Competitive Intelligence (CI): A process that involves gathering, analyzing, and using information about competitors, market trends, and the external environment to make informed strategic decisions.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">2. Workspace: A digital area grouping together various spaces related to a specific project, team, or theme, designed to streamline navigation and collaboration.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">3. Space: A customizable digital environment that visually represents workflows and allows users to manage and track tasks associated with a project or area of focus.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">4. Card: The basic unit within a space, representing a task, activity, or item to be managed. It contains important information such as notes, attachments, comments, due dates, and checklists.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">5. Card Details: Information within a card that defines its character and purpose. This includes, but is not limited to, statuses, dates, assigned users, and dependencies.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">6. Activity Stream: A real-time chronological feed displaying a list of all actions taken within a card, space, or by a user. It provides an ongoing log of activities including who performed them and when.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">7. Comment: A message added to a card for additional information, clarification, or communication among users. It supports advanced text formatting for clearer expression.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">8. Mention: A feature that allows users to tag other users within a card or space, directing their attention to a specific task or conversation.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">9. Document Group: A method to organize documents within a card by categorizing them based on criteria such as type or purpose without affecting their original storage location.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">10. Dates in Cards: Terms within a card signifying important time-related events like start dates, due dates, milestones, or set reminders.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">11. Card Relation: A dependency link between cards, which shows a direct relationship, such as parent-child or sequential (previous-next) tasks, helping to organize complex projects.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">12. Card Grouping: A categorization method allowing users to organize and display cards within a space based on selected criteria such as status, due date, or user assignment.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">13. 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