My public notes

  • Thoughts on technology and open source, machine learning, AI, decision support systems, open datasets, Data 4 Good, and various aspects of building companies with and without investors.
  • Occasionally about other things - like raising kids šŸ™ƒ
  • I’m the co-founder and CEO of Appsilon šŸ’™

Use Numbered Lists Instead of Bullet Points

Utilizing numbered lists instead of bullet points simplifies referencing and improves communication. In a remote work environment, asynchronous communication is a significant aspect of our daily interactions. This communication primarily occurs through text but can also include recorded messages. To facilitate seamless discussions and easily reference points, itā€™s essential to format our messages effectively. When listing multiple items or ideas, we often present them in a casual manner, such as ā€œHere are my topics: X, Y, Z....

April 6, 2023

What makes a good Key Result or KPI

Throughout my career, Iā€™ve encountered numerous KPIs that turned out to be a waste of time ā€“ some of which I set myself. However, each experience has taught me valuable lessons on how to establish better KPIs. In this blog post, Iā€™ll share five common pitfalls to avoid when setting KPIs. Lesson 1: Distinguish Key Results from Initiatives Itā€™s easy to mistakenly define a Key Result (KR) as an initiative, such as ā€œrebuild our website from scratchā€ or ā€œimplement a new onboarding process....

November 27, 2022