Johan Peens
Solutions Developer
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Leading with purpose
So, what qualities distinguishes a great leader? How is leadership evaluated? Why bother learning what leadership entails? Here are my thoughts. Leadership is influence: Leadership, in my opinion, is not synonymous with being a celebrity. Leading is simply influencing, and by this standard, all pompous ideas and ideologies fade. All good leaders welcome criticism and…
Compound usability
A product or service is the sum of its parts. The same goes for customer and user experience. The moment somebody touches your service, regardless of which entry point or medium they use, perceptions are formed. These perceptions are compound by all the individual interactions and views experienced and may be good or bad. Building on…
The gift of health
One of the gifts that have been given to each of us is health. It is a gift given when you gave your first breath and will be taken away when you take your last. What most people don’t realize is that our bodies have a time clock and the little decisions we make will…
Creativity, antidote to complexity
The world we live in is becoming increasingly complex and interconnected. This complexity will only be solved via continuous improvement and thinking outside the box. Hereby my thoughts on enhancing creativity and being innovative: Be like a child: Use your imagination. Combine bizarre ideas and often you will find the goose that lay the golden eggs….
Next steps
What lies on the horizon is largely based on our choices, but so much can oftentimes only be assigned to Grace. The past two years have been disrupting, not only due to world events but in my personal capacity to the ups and downs which is life. As per the 3-year dream and plan I…
Ripples of Change
As with every major event in history, breaking innovations that radically transform society. occur during periods of change. The aftermath due to Covid-19 has been no different. Large organizational models have been forced to suddenly start thinking digital, due to the ripple effects of circumstances. The following three ripples might influence our future: Education, Advanced…
Investing for success
I choose to believe, walk and invest in the following principles in 2021: Practice: Practice makes perfect as they say. Daily discipline is what will make me stand out from the crowd. My speed, agility, and knowledge will be determined by the constant exercise and effort invested in my daily tasks. Keeping my head above water…
Fundamentally humanoid
2020 still has a bitter sweet taste. Challenges have come and gone. Nonetheless without a doubt, once again, it has been proven that fundamentals and principles simply don’t change. This year the battleground has been set between the tech that helps us in every degree, yet alienates us in various ways. Hereby my personal observances:…
Obviscosity – the simple solution..
Developer’s can dive really deep into their work . Unfortunately code which deems to be obvious, may quickly be turned into layered complexity. Seemingly simple solutions become convoluted ,removing valuable time from both business and employees. Time which could be better invested in other activities. So how does one to stop the turmoil of work to become blurred…
Ticktock…the blocks run with the clock.
Time, money and optimization is a fine balancing act, especially when clients keep knocking at the door. The building blocks of any project may be different, but what matters most is how they fit and work together. Here are a few basic principles to focus on: Communication – relationships matter. Understanding the detail and the bigger picture….