Agile development based on a contract that has been accepted by lawyers seems impossible. The nature of traditional purchasing and contracting processes does not match the Agile principles. When a … Continue reading “Agile contracting: challenge accepted!”
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Peter Horsten
VP Software Development Europe for Aspire Systems. Sociologist and electrotechnical engineer, a great combination that stimulates him to look for the best working software solutions for clients. Passionate about converting great ideas into new solutions. Married and a proud father of 3 great sons. Training for and participating in triathlons/runs to stay fit.
The art of doing twice as much in half the time [Video]
Doesn’t that sound great? Doing twice as much in half the time? You probably think this ain’t possible. We will not claim it is easy, but for sure it is … Continue reading “The art of doing twice as much in half the time [Video]”
Agile in the Goyello way
What is the Lean Startup? [Video]
The Lean Startup method teaches you how to drive a startup-how to steer, when to turn, and when to persevere-and grow a business with maximum acceleration. Increasingly, these methods are … Continue reading “What is the Lean Startup? [Video]”
Agile eCommerce is the only right way!
Lately I’ve been frequently asked how our 21webmerce solution distinguishes from the big players like IBM or Oracle. You could call me insane to compare ourselves with those big players, because … Continue reading “Agile eCommerce is the only right way!”
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Author Peter HorstenPosted on 2 Comments on Silicon Valley not everybody’s Holy Grail
Author Peter HorstenPosted on 2 Comments on Silicon Valley not everybody’s Holy Grail Silicon Valley not everybody’s Holy Grail
About a week ago I returned from a very intensive and inspirational trip to the USA. On Wednesday October 17, 2012, an economic mission organised by the Pomeranian region/Gdansk government … Continue reading “Silicon Valley not everybody’s Holy Grail”
Categories: TechnologyAuthor Peter HorstenPosted on 5 Comments on Skype and Agile software development were really hot on our blog this year
Author Peter HorstenPosted on 5 Comments on Skype and Agile software development were really hot on our blog this year Skype and Agile software development were really hot on our blog this year
This is the time of the year when we are looking back in the past and start thinking about the next year. Although, next Monday will be a normal Monday, … Continue reading “Skype and Agile software development were really hot on our blog this year”
Categories: TechnologyAuthor Peter HorstenPosted on 4 Comments on Software development is art and artists are hard to handle
Author Peter HorstenPosted on 4 Comments on Software development is art and artists are hard to handle Software development is art and artists are hard to handle
Yesterday I was talking to a researcher at Amsterdam University. As Goyello we take part in the Symbiosis program and from time to time they measure the progress of all … Continue reading “Software development is art and artists are hard to handle”
Categories: TechnologyAuthor Peter HorstenPosted on 1 Comment on Why do men care about horse power but not about code power?
Author Peter HorstenPosted on 1 Comment on Why do men care about horse power but not about code power? Why do men care about horse power but not about code power?
Try to recall the last talk you had with some friends in the bar or colleagues over lunch? What was it about? It’s very likely you’ve talked about cars. Especially … Continue reading “Why do men care about horse power but not about code power?”
Time eaters at work cost € 1.56bn a year
Have you ever wondered how much time you waste using social networking sites during your workday? According to surveys carried out in the UK, an average Joe spends around 40 … Continue reading “Time eaters at work cost € 1.56bn a year”