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aansturen

Aansturen is a Dutch verb meaning to steer, direct or manage a group, process or operation. It implies giving direction and coordinating activities to achieve specified objectives. The term is widely used in management, administration, logistics and IT, and can refer to guiding people as well as controlling workflows or machines.

Etymology: the word combines the prefix aan- with sturen, meaning to steer. In practice, aansturen emphasizes

Usage and scope: you aansturen a department, a project, a production line or a service process. It

In management practice, aansturing is closely linked to the concepts of besturing or governance. The noun form

Differences: while sturing is a broader term meaning steering or directing in general, aansturen highlights the

See also: sturen, aansturing, management, leiding geven, coördineren, procesbeheer.

active
intervention,
supervision
and
alignment
with
goals,
rather
than
passive
guidance.
involves
defining
goals,
planning,
task
assignment,
resource
provision,
performance
monitoring
and
adjustment.
In
many
organizations,
aansturing
is
supported
by
metrics,
dashboards
and
governance
structures.
aansturing
refers
to
the
act
or
system
of
directing,
for
example
de
aansturing
van
processen
or
de
aansturing
van
een
team.
implementation
and
ongoing
management
of
activities
to
achieve
results.