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, it’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, I’ve encountered numerous KPIs that turned out to be a waste of time – some of which I set myself. However, each experience has taught me valuable lessons on how to establish better KPIs. In this blog post, I’ll share five common pitfalls to avoid when setting KPIs. Lesson 1: Distinguish Key Results from Initiatives It’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