Coen Meerbeek

May 16

So often decisions are still taken based on the loudest person in the room or gut feeling. Especially if you try the answer the question what to build next it is crucial that you also try to measure the impact of yoru decisions to learn and understand if you did the right thing. The capability vs m...Read more

So often decisions are still taken based on the loudest person in the room or gut feeling. Especially if you try the answer the question what to build next it is crucial that you also try to measure the impact of yoru decisions to learn and understand if you did the right thing. The capability vs maturity topic is also interesting but that takes more words.

May 13

I don't know if you know but there is something called a Bureaucracy Measurement Index (BMI). A quantitative means to assess the level of bureaucracy within a company. This can be used to compare yourself to others or set thresholds for what you want in a company. Who approves what has a big impact...Read more

I don't know if you know but there is something called a Bureaucracy Measurement Index (BMI). A quantitative means to assess the level of bureaucracy within a company. This can be used to compare yourself to others or set thresholds for what you want in a company. Who approves what has a big impact on your BMI. In the IT space decision about the technology should be made by the people who are working with the technology and have the knowledge to do so. In the research that the goes into the State of DevOps report (https://dora.dev/) it has been found time and time again that if people working with the technology need to get approval from other people who do not if negatively impacts: 1. Deployment frequency 2. Lead time 3. Restore time Also, the research has proven that there is NO correlation with the change failure rate... Maybe we should rethink how some companies are focussing so much on the power of a CAB and instead should focus on making sure the quality of the work is going up!

Apr 25

One fundamental belief I hold about effective teams is the importance of building strong personal connections. This involves cultivating trust and creating an environment where individuals feel psychologically safe to take risks and learn from their mistakes. It also means fostering a sense of belon...Read more

One fundamental belief I hold about effective teams is the importance of building strong personal connections. This involves cultivating trust and creating an environment where individuals feel psychologically safe to take risks and learn from their mistakes. It also means fostering a sense of belonging within the team, encouraging healthy debates, and supporting each other in upholding our shared values through role modeling and coaching.

Apr 23

Teal organizations use the "advice process" to make decisions by consulting those impacted and experts. Input is considered, but the decision-maker ultimately decides based on their judgment. No one can dictate the decision. I think this is an excellent way of working. Allowing team members to take...Read more

Teal organizations use the "advice process" to make decisions by consulting those impacted and experts. Input is considered, but the decision-maker ultimately decides based on their judgment. No one can dictate the decision. I think this is an excellent way of working. Allowing team members to take ownership and feel empowered to do so.

Apr 22

A systematic approach to handling technical debt and addressing issues promptly is essential for a robust platform and smooth functioning of the development team. It is imperative to prioritize the establishment of such a process! #productmanagement #productowner #pm #po #product