Month: May 2021
Life Goes On!
And then I couldn’t walk anymore. It was May 28, 2011, when I was struck by something I had only … Read More “Life Goes On!”
This Is A Good Book #5: Workplace Management” & “Toyota Production System”
You can read a lot about lean. Or you read less, but the right stuff. 😀 Whoever is into Lean … Read More “This Is A Good Book #5: Workplace Management” & “Toyota Production System””
There Is More to Agile Than Methodology
You want to work agile? You are expected to do so? You start working with Scrum or try your hand … Read More “There Is More to Agile Than Methodology”
Doing the Right Things in the Right Way
“Success is 20 percent inspiration and 80 percent transpiration.”
Well… #3: Customer Acquisition or Relationship Management?
“One of the most common mistakes made by companies looking to increase their profits is to focus on attracting new … Read More “Well… #3: Customer Acquisition or Relationship Management?”
The blind Spot. Lean, Agile and Power.
Agile change makes for more flexible, customer-centric, perhaps even more value-driven companies. Really? Some uncomfortable thoughts on the unloved subject … Read More “The blind Spot. Lean, Agile and Power.”
What is Burnout?
A rather mean characteristic of burnout and exhaustion depression is that it (apparently) comes as a surprise to those directly … Read More “What is Burnout?”
How Does Agility Avoid “Jams” in Projects With Many Dependencies?
Your bosses want you to work more Agile? You yourself have heard so many good things and now you want … Read More “How Does Agility Avoid “Jams” in Projects With Many Dependencies?”
Learned About Writing #3: How it All Started
How it all began – after I’d been messing around for ages (!)…
Do We Treat Ourselves and Our Work With Enough Appreciation?
A video tip for the weekend Are you looking for a change from your Netflix series and favourite podcasts at … Read More “Do We Treat Ourselves and Our Work With Enough Appreciation?”
This Is a Good Book #4: Twyla Tharp: The Creative Habit
“Doing is better than not doing, and if you do something badly you’ll learn to do it better.” (Twyla Tharp) … Read More “This Is a Good Book #4: Twyla Tharp: The Creative Habit”
Guilt? Responsibility? Perpetrator? Victim? Failure? Success!
Are you part of the management team? Department, team, or project manager? If so, there’s a good chance that you … Read More “Guilt? Responsibility? Perpetrator? Victim? Failure? Success!”
Does Agile Work With Hierarchy?
You have been given the Agile marching orders? Do you want to go into battle yourself? But before you get … Read More “Does Agile Work With Hierarchy?”
Success Is What YOU Want It to Be
Humans are social beings, we need to be close to others. But we don’t do this just because we feel … Read More “Success Is What YOU Want It to Be”
Real Good Stuff: Naa Naa Naa by Cory Henry
Let’s end this week on a high note with a feel-good song performed by the great Cory Henry.
Well… #2
“Those who consciously strive for order achieve only a pseudo-order; only those who affirm the coincidence gain some degree of … Read More “Well… #2”
Organisational Classics #1: The Eight Rules for Total Standstill
Leading, but properly. Just because, it’s always worthwhile, I’d like to recall the unbeatable and always worth seeing classic of … Read More “Organisational Classics #1: The Eight Rules for Total Standstill”
What Are Key Requirements for Working Agile?
You want to work agile or more agile? You yourself are thinking about trying a little something in that direction? … Read More “What Are Key Requirements for Working Agile?”
Don’t Try To Improve All The Time. Be Good Right Now!
Good time and self-management is one that makes you happy. And happiness comes to those who allow themselves to always … Read More “Don’t Try To Improve All The Time. Be Good Right Now!”