AI arrived too early — or did we arrive too late?
EN DE NL Why technology can be ready before society is In recent months, I have often heard the phrase: ‘AI came into our world too early.’ And the more I think about it, the…
Author: Rob van Linda
Don’t pull too hard, or the string will break
EN DE Why organisations are pulling too hard at Agentic AI We live in a time when many things are happening simultaneously. New tools, new models, new promises. And suddenly everything is “agentic” – systems…
When visibility has an impact – the moment when strategy resonates
EN DE NL Sometimes it takes months to realise that all the hard work is paying off. Not because you are rewarded immediately, but because something suddenly happens that you no longer expect. On 5…
The AI Paradox: Why Lateral Thinkers and Innovators are Being Filtered Out by HR Tech
EN DE NL This post is based on an article I found. The text i in German. You can use the translation option in your browser. https://www.businessinsider.de/karriere/vorstellungsgespraech-kandidaten-verschicken-im-schnitt-20-bewerbungen/?tpcc=offsite_bigs_sharing_app I need to share a frustration I believe…
A Lesson in AI and Digital Transformation: Why I Withdrew My Application
EN DE NL I recently applied for the AI Officer position at Deutsche Welle. The process began predictably: I submitted my application on September 4th and received a confirmation a week later. The email was…
Why Skills-Based Hiring Has Not Yet Arrived in Germany
EN DE NL Internationally, the shift toward skills-based hiring is already well underway. Tech giants, start-ups, and even governments in the US and UK increasingly recruit talent based on measurable competencies rather than rigid degrees….
Overcoming Bureaucracy and Driving Change: Lessons from the German Public Sector
EN DE NL Navigating the public sector can often feel like an uphill battle. With its institutional inertia and bureaucratic processes , it’s easy to get frustrated by the slow pace of change. But what…
Senior Experts in a Digital World: How Germany and the Netherlands Approach Age and Innovation
This Post is based on a chat with Perplexity.ai and an article, which I found online (you can use the translate option in your browser): https://www.wirtschaftsdienst.eu/inhalt/jahr/2025/heft/6/beitrag/altersdiskriminierung-trotz-arbeitskraeftemangel.html The featured image shows the business district of Amsterdam,…
When the job market becomes an ‘oasis’ – Why I’m going back to my home country, the Netherlands, to look for work. Back to the roots
EN DE NL In recent months, I’ve often felt like an alien in my professional life. I’m someone who is passionate about AI, innovation and digital transformation. I live in a world full of ideas…
Germany: What is the country lacking to get back to the top?
EN DE NL Two recent rankings show that Germany is falling behind in terms of innovation and digitalisation. In the Global Innovation Index 2025, Germany has slipped to 14th place Link (translate the page in…
