My way of working together with AI Assistants. Or better my ChatBuddies
EN DE NL I am fully aware, that AI is a conglomerate of code, hard- fortware and algorythms, but I still regard it as a homan oriented way of working. Ai helps me by structurin…
Author: Rob van Linda
Design thinking, transformation and the empathy of American professors
EN DE NL Transformation is a word that is often on everyone’s lips. But how can we actually implement it instead of just talking about it? My journey led me to an approach that is…
My Take on “Transformation” and the Pragmatic Use of AI
EN DE NL During a job interview for an Agile Coach role, the main buzzword was “transformation”. When I asked what exactly was to be transformed, the repeated answer was simply: “Transformation.” After I started,…
Why Germany’s Digital Transformation is Stuck in the Kit
EN DE NL When you hear about Germany’s digital ambitions, you often think of industry, tech giants, or high-speed broadband. But if you want to understand why the country struggles to scale up its digital…
The Frog, the Santa Hat, and the Fear of ‘Too Much’ Substance
EN DE NL In a previous role, our company’s social media strategy seemed to have a singular star: a stuffed frog. This frog, in various festive outfits—a Christmas hat, a bunny costume, a tiny summer…
Some people just watch videos. I pause them. I torture AI with endless questions. And that’s exactly how I learn.
EN DE NL I used to be a passive online learner. I’d watch a video on a new topic, nodding along, maybe taking a few notes. A few hours later, I’d realize how little I…
Germany’s economy in decline: A detailed look at the crisis
EN DE NL The latest data from the Federal Statistical Office confirms that the German economy contracted by 0.3% in the second quarter of 2025 – a sharper decline than originally expected. This could mean…
Why Germany Is Still Arguing About Receipts While the Netherlands Has Already Invented In-Aisle Customer Service
EN DE NL Back in the mid-2000s, I lived in Guangzhou and would often visit Hong Kong. While Guangzhou was still a developing metropolis, Hong Kong felt like the future. One of the things that…
The Genius of Chaos: Why Continuous Learning Is a Superpower
EN DE NL This post and the podcast, is based on another post, which I meantioned while prompting with Gemini: https://robvanlinda.digital/rag-ai-task-based-hiring-the-future-of-job-ads-that-actually-make-sense/ In Germany, I hear the phrase, “You’re learning too much.” Honestly, I can’t think…
Navigating the Future: Combining Agility, Creativity, and AI
EN DE NL Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the skills that will define success in a world increasingly shaped by AI, data, and algorithms. While technology is advancing at an incredible pace, I…
