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Posted by Verarius | 25.10.2024
It’s here again – Halloween is approaching, which makes it high time for a special edition! Last year, we talked about “mostly harmless” words: these friendly-sounding “It’s a funny thing, actually” phrases that prove to be powerful spells capable of opening portals between two worlds. They practically divide your reality between “business as usual” and “nightmare.” Today we shall talk about the dreadful creatures populating this ghastly reality. ...
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Posted by Verarius | 11.10.2024
Last week, I attended TechEx in Amsterdam, an event dedicated to exploring various facets of digitalization—from AI and Big Data to Cyber Security and transformation in general. It offers a glimpse into what is currently happening in the fascinating and ever-changing world of modern technologies. During several panel discussions and keynote speeches, the McKinsey study was referenced more than once – 70% of transformation and digitalization projects fail. If you look around, you'll likely find that this frightening statistic holds true. I was especially thrilled to discuss these topics with like-minded experts, and here are my takeaways: Three Issues AI Will Not Help You with (and What to Do About It)....
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Posted by Verarius | 27.09.2024
It seems like before we knew it, the last quarter of the year is already knocking on the door to announce 2025 is on the horizon. In my experience, this is exactly the right moment to briefly glance across the shoulder to see how far we’ve gotten already and to recapitulate. More to the point: it is especially the right moment to set yourself for success in the next year. Are you ready for your breakthrough in 2025? Let’s prepare your strong start and give you all the tools you need to make an even stronger finish inevitable and the ride fun and enjoyable!...
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Posted by Verarius | 13.09.2024
Does it ever strike you how often the term “agile” is misused? Sometimes it feels like a clumsy attempt to justify a complete lack of project management basics, or worse, to cover for the absence of a clear, structured approach. Recently, I heard someone say, “Well, let’s just be agile about it,” and instead of reaching for aspirin, I grabbed a pen and paper to set the record straight and start documenting "Myths and Legends of Agile"....
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Posted by Verarius | 30.08.2024
A brand-new play by Urban Theater, Richter’s Fairytale, has recently seen the projector light, and I feel compelled, even morally obliged, to tell you about it! Like the other play of the ensemble, The Red Folder, it boasts a few heuristics that will enrich the toolkit of an open-minded project manager. Moreover, the play transmits a couple of very powerful messages that I must pass on. Finally, several shows are scheduled for September and October, and there is hardly anything better than soft, dimming theater lights on a rainy autumn day… So without further ado: please enjoy Richter’s Fairytale and the Power of the Due Date....
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Posted by Verarius | 16.08.2024
A little more than a year ago, I wrote that Verarius, as an organization, and I, as a person, were delighted and privileged to support the first production of Urban Theater (then in its creation) under the motto, “no one can do everything, but everyone can do something.” Today, I am even more delighted to share with you the achievements this young theater has made over the past year and why I am more convinced than ever that supporting this organization is a great idea....
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