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Product Backlogs Are Not Backlogs
A product backlog isn’t a backlog; it’s a wish list with deadlines you may never keep.
Jun 9
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Jurgen Appelo
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The 10X Test
Always aim higher, whether faster, better, safer, or cheaper.
Jun 8
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Jurgen Appelo
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Agentic Organization Design
When humans and machines share the job of reorganization
Jun 2
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Jurgen Appelo
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May 2026
The 5 Steps to Lean AI: Kill First, Automate Last
A lean thinking map for solo workers who want to orchestrate AI agents without automating their chaos.
May 28
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Jurgen Appelo
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Flip-Thinking
Reframing turns problems into opportunities
May 21
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Jurgen Appelo
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I'm So Tired of All the Attention-Grabbing Bullshit
It's time to take a break and ignore the attention market
May 14
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Jurgen Appelo
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Is the Age of AI a Golden Era for Neurodivergent Workers?
The ADHD Context-Switching Myth—and What AI Changes for Autism
May 11
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Jurgen Appelo
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The Org Chart Is Choking Your Craft
As the Org Chart Is Dying, the Team of One Is What Replaces It
May 6
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Jurgen Appelo
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Building versus Buying AI Agents: Split Your Stack!
Outsourcing versus do-it-yourself is a control choice for agentic workflows
May 4
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Jurgen Appelo
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April 2026
Life Is Still Analog, Not Digital (For Now)
The more I use digital technologies, the more I want to push them away.
Apr 29
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Jurgen Appelo
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Your LinkedIn Strategy for 2026
Your LinkedIn Feed Is Dying. The Article Is Where AI Looks.
Apr 24
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Jurgen Appelo
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You Paid for My Coffee!
Can I pay you back with 30 minutes of my time?
Apr 23
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Jurgen Appelo
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