The D-Note

Forget Key Results (for now)

How to build clarity and alignment without falling into the metrics trap

Jul 26 • 

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August 2024

Constraints

I recently heard the story of the “Köln Concert” by Keith Jarrett.

Aug 6, 2024 • 

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June 2024

A fine line

If you've ever been part of a sports team, you'll know the saying "the team wins, the team loses".

Jun 2, 2024 • 

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August 2023

Métaphores dangereuses

Why choosing your mental models wisely is important

Aug 2, 2023 • 

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June 2023

Let's ditch the 9-grid

Thoughts on an inherently flawed tool

Jun 21, 2023 • 

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April 2023

Musings on Metrics

... in Engineering Management

Apr 12, 2023 • 

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July 2021

Beware the White Knight

On why you should be sceptical about master plans

Jul 24, 2021 • 

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April 2021

The myth of full utilization - Part 2

Flow efficiency

Apr 15, 2021 • 

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The myth of full utilization - Part 1

The downsides of parallelizing software development

Apr 8, 2021 • 

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Developing a feedback culture - Part 4: "Creating culture"​

Imagine a workplace where you can talk to any colleague, even the CEO, whenever you feel you have something to say.

Apr 1, 2021 • 

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Developing a feedback culture - Part 3: "How to receive feedback"​

In the previous article I've talked about how to give feedback.

Apr 1, 2021 • 

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Developing a feedback culture - Part 2: "How to give feedback"​

How feedback is given and received plays a crucial role for how effective it will be.

Apr 1, 2021 • 

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