FAQ to Prisma: What is the difference between proof-reading and proof-checking/quality checking?

Proof-reading is done by a professional translator who understands the language in which the text is drafted. The proofreader reads line by line and ensures that there is no mistake in the wording. He/she examines the final text carefully to find and correct typographical errors and mistakes in grammar, style, and spelling.

Proof-checking/quality checking is done by a person (project manager) who does not necessarily have to understand the language into which a document has been translated to. The person checks for instance that all the headers, paragraphs are in the target document.

Two similar jobs and yet very different.

Both play a very important part for our translation and typesetting services. Check out our services here.

In Luxembourg, it’s time for Schueberfouer when the summer holidays are nearly at the end.

The first known Schueberfouer (Schuebi) took place in 1298 under Heinrich VII, father of Jean de Luxembourg (John the Blind). At this time it was a market where people from all over the country came to buy and sell cloth. This fair was however not very successful and stopped again a few years later.

The Schueberfouer as we know it today, eventually took place on 20 October 1340 under the famous John the Blind, count of Luxembourg and King of Bohemia (Böhmen). The fair went on for 8 days and its main goal was for farmers to come into town and buy/sell cattle.

The Schueberfouer trough the ages

The origin of the name is from the place where the Fouer took place, which was the “Schuedbuerg” nowadays known as Plateau du Saint-Esprit. Over the years the fair become more and more successful so the Holy Ghost Square was soon too small. It therefore moved to Limpertsberg in 1610 where the forest had just been cut down. In the 18th century the market developed and live concerts became part of it only to be succeeded in 1844 with cabarets. Although it still remained a cattle-market, you could now also buy bone china, comestibles and stationary. When, in the 20th century, the big wheel and the roller coaster arrived, there was no more stopping its development into the fair that we know today.

The big fun fair this year is on from 23 August until 11 September. Are you excited to go?

We, at Prisma, love to share our traditions with you. Learn more about Brezelsonndeg here.

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Our day-to-day is full of decision making. As experienced project managers, we need to concentrate on tasks that have the biggest impact on the project outcome. This is when time-management tools come in handy. Dwight D. Eisenhower was the 34th president of the United States with a good sense for time management. His well-known matrix (or Eisenhower method) gives you a clear overview of important/ urgent tasks.

How does the Eisenhower method work?

The Eisenhower matrix has 4 categories, and you will need to determine how urgent or important each task is:

1. urgent and important:

These tasks require immediate action and have a direct impact on short-term goals.

2. important – not urgent:

Do not neglect your long-term goals in this category. These tasks may become urgent in the future.

3. urgent – not important:

Don’t get easily distracted by minor tasks that seem urgent. Especially, if they do not contribute directly to your goals. Minimise your time spent on these tasks or delegate them.

4. not urgent – not important:

Ask yourself: Are these tasks worth your time or can they be ignored? Whatever the answer, don’t spend so much thought and time on minor to-dos.

What does this mean?

The Eisenhower method helps you to efficiently rank your tasks. Concentrate first on category 1 tasks (urgent and important) and check in regularly with category 2 tasks (important – not urgent).

Short-term and long-term goals sorted out: The Eisenhower matrix helps you keep an overview of all your key objectives. By using the method, you will learn how to prioritise your time.

Just one more tip: Be honest on what “important” means. Urgent is usually easy to determine. However, perfectionists tend to classify everything as important and forget to delegate.

Trust us! We know a thing or two (and probably more) about scheduling large projects (Financial reports, prospectus updates, etc.). Explore our services here.