Purpose Driven Careers?
It is important to recognize that a fulfilling career is built on more than just passion or purpose.
Bucketlist
In 2019, I organized a fundraising campaign as part of the Alpe d’Huez sponsored ride, which was scheduled for 2020 with the Mammoet cycle team. Unfortunately, the ride was first postponed due to COVID, and then postponed again. Subsequently, I started a new...
268% higher failure rates for Agile software projects
“According to the study, putting a specification in place before development begins can result in a 50 percent increase in success.” Almost implying the Waterfall approach is better.
IT Consultants, the modern day mercenaries?
A contemporary interpretation of Machiavelli’s opinion on mercenaries and auxiliary troops. In 1513, Machiavelli wrote *Il Principe*, or *The Prince*. The book is best known for its cynical-realistic approach to political power; the ends justify the means. The...
Gerrit Dekker is the founder of CIO Services, he is specialised in senior management & board positions in the IT area.
His track record shows over 25 years of experience in IT, including senior management positions in large multi-national corporations.
The common thread in his career has been software development in complex technology environments, in later years including IT operational responsibilities.
