# business value (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover business value. Page: Feed: --- ## [Lessons from Sports](https://www.eifel42.dev/post/lessons-from-sports/) _2026-07-11 · Stefan Zils | Arc & Digital Transformation Insights on Arc & Digital_ Norway’s sports system, Brailsford’s marginal gains, and Kaizen and Agile methods show how change management succeeds: motivation, interdisciplinary thinking, and small continuous improvements lead to world-class results in sport and digital projects. ## [Lessons from Sports](https://www.eifel42.dev/post/lessons-from-sports/) _2026-07-11 · Stefan Zils | Arc & Digital Transformation Insights on Arc & Digital_ Norway’s sports system, Brailsford’s marginal gains, and Kaizen and Agile methods show how change management succeeds: motivation, interdisciplinary thinking, and small continuous improvements lead to world-class results in sport and digital projects. ## [Kaulenbachtal](https://www.eifel42.dev/post/kaulenbachtal/) _2026-07-02 · Stefan Zils | Arc & Digital Transformation Insights on Arc & Digital_ Discover the Kaulenbachtal valley: slate mining history, unique microclimate, hiking from Laubach, and the transformation of slate mining communities. ## [Kaulenbachtal](https://www.eifel42.dev/post/kaulenbachtal/) _2026-07-02 · Stefan Zils | Arc & Digital Transformation Insights on Arc & Digital_ Discover the Kaulenbachtal valley: slate mining history, unique microclimate, hiking from Laubach, and the transformation of slate mining communities. ## [Development Risk](https://www.eifel42.dev/post/development-risk/) _2026-05-28 · Stefan Zils | Arc & Digital Transformation Insights on Arc & Digital_ How simulated Sprint overruns, cancellation gates, and budget pressure expose hidden development cost — and why the cheapest feature can carry the steepest relative risk. ## [Development Risk](https://www.eifel42.dev/post/development-risk/) _2026-05-28 · Stefan Zils | Arc & Digital Transformation Insights on Arc & Digital_ How simulated Sprint overruns, cancellation gates, and budget pressure expose hidden development cost — and why the cheapest feature can carry the steepest relative risk. ## [Risk Resilience](https://www.eifel42.dev/post/risk-resilience/) _2026-05-27 · Stefan Zils | Arc & Digital Transformation Insights on Arc & Digital_ A practical look at portfolio risk for software backlogs: the four risk layers — development, market, component, global — and what happens to business value when each one fires. ## [Risk Resilience](https://www.eifel42.dev/post/risk-resilience/) _2026-05-27 · Stefan Zils | Arc & Digital Transformation Insights on Arc & Digital_ A practical look at portfolio risk for software backlogs: the four risk layers — development, market, component, global — and what happens to business value when each one fires. ## [Business Value](https://www.eifel42.dev/post/business-value/) _2026-05-21 · Stefan Zils | Arc & Digital Transformation Insights on Arc & Digital_ Business Value Floor 95 for software projects: the 5th percentile of simulated outcomes. Value at Risk reframed as reliably achievable value. ## [Business Value](https://www.eifel42.dev/post/business-value/) _2026-05-21 · Stefan Zils | Arc & Digital Transformation Insights on Arc & Digital_ Business Value Floor 95 for software projects: the 5th percentile of simulated outcomes. Value at Risk reframed as reliably achievable value. ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wi2weSqFdPYk) _2026-05-21 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Feature Hypotheses Simulation](https://www.eifel42.dev/post/feature-hypotheses-simulation/) _2026-05-19 · Stefan Zils | Arc & Digital Transformation Insights on Arc & Digital_ FHS is a small Python library that simulates 10,000 futures per feature hypothesis so Product Owners can prioritise on a numerical decision basis — expected value, Business Value Floor 95, worst case, VaR, CVaR and portfolio balance — built end-to-end as a vibe-coded financial test project. ## [Feature Hypotheses Simulation](https://www.eifel42.dev/post/feature-hypotheses-simulation/) _2026-05-19 · Stefan Zils | Arc & Digital Transformation Insights on Arc & Digital_ FHS is a small Python library that simulates 10,000 futures per feature hypothesis so Product Owners can prioritise on a numerical decision basis — expected value, Business Value Floor 95, worst case, VaR, CVaR and portfolio balance — built end-to-end as a vibe-coded financial test project. ## [Wilde Endert](https://www.eifel42.dev/post/wilde-endert/) _2026-05-19 · Stefan Zils | Arc & Digital Transformation Insights on Arc & Digital_ Wilde Endert — narrow trails through the lower valley, with gorges, the Rausch waterfall and slate hills. ## [Wilde Endert](https://www.eifel42.dev/post/wilde-endert/) _2026-05-19 · Stefan Zils | Arc & Digital Transformation Insights on Arc & Digital_ Wilde Endert — narrow trails through the lower valley, with gorges, the Rausch waterfall and slate hills. ## [Dreimühlen Waterfall](https://www.eifel42.dev/post/dreimuehlen-wasserfall/) _2026-05-12 · Stefan Zils | Arc & Digital Transformation Insights on Arc & Digital_ Dreimühlen Waterfall — short walks for families, longer hikes and bike touring on the Kalkeifel-Radweg in the Eifel. ## [Dreimühlen Waterfall](https://www.eifel42.dev/post/dreimuehlen-wasserfall/) _2026-05-12 · Stefan Zils | Arc & Digital Transformation Insights on Arc & Digital_ Dreimühlen Waterfall — short walks for families, longer hikes and bike touring on the Kalkeifel-Radweg in the Eifel. ## [What Is Applicant Relationship Management (ARM)?](https://antoniospecchia.substack.com/p/what-is-applicant-relationship-management) _2026-04-07 · Antonio Specchia · Antonio Specchia_ The complete guide to the framework redefining how organisations find, assess, and select talent — with links to every published article, paper, and resource. ## [Bernie Vs Claude](https://antoniospecchia.substack.com/p/bernie-vs-claude) _2026-03-20 · Antonio Specchia · Antonio Specchia_ Yesterday I bumped into this video. ## [Ulmener Maar](https://www.eifel42.dev/post/ulmener-maar/) _2025-12-21 · Stefan Zils | Arc & Digital Transformation Insights on Arc & Digital_ Ulmener Maar — short hikes, a connecting tunnel to Jungfernweiher and birdwatching opportunities. ## [Ulmener Maar](https://www.eifel42.dev/post/ulmener-maar/) _2025-12-21 · Stefan Zils | Arc & Digital Transformation Insights on Arc & Digital_ Ulmener Maar — short hikes, a connecting tunnel to Jungfernweiher and birdwatching opportunities. ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Gr0qnOgTJUFZ) _2025-12-20 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [Learning Organizations](https://www.eifel42.dev/post/learning-organizations/) _2025-12-07 · Stefan Zils | Arc & Digital Transformation Insights on Arc & Digital_ Book recommendation: a concise review of Uwe Vigenschow’s ‘Lernende Organisationen’ highlighting practical takeaways for organisational learning. ## [Learning Organizations](https://www.eifel42.dev/post/learning-organizations/) _2025-12-07 · Stefan Zils | Arc & Digital Transformation Insights on Arc & Digital_ Book recommendation: a concise review of Uwe Vigenschow’s ‘Lernende Organisationen’ highlighting practical takeaways for organisational learning. ## [Eltz Valley](https://www.eifel42.dev/post/eltz-valley-medieval-castles-hiking/) _2025-12-03 · Stefan Zils | Arc & Digital Transformation Insights on Arc & Digital_ Discover the medieval castles of Eltz Valley on award-winning Traumpfade hiking trails. Start at Pyrmont Waterfall and explore Burg Eltz and Burg Pyrmont. ## [Eltz Valley](https://www.eifel42.dev/post/eltz-valley-medieval-castles-hiking/) _2025-12-03 · Stefan Zils | Arc & Digital Transformation Insights on Arc & Digital_ Discover the medieval castles of Eltz Valley on award-winning Traumpfade hiking trails. Start at Pyrmont Waterfall and explore Burg Eltz and Burg Pyrmont. ## [Two Decision-Making Traps That Threaten Startups](https://antoniospecchia.substack.com/p/two-decision-making-traps-that-threaten) _2025-12-02 · Antonio Specchia · Antonio Specchia_ (Your Tech Stack May Show Which One You're In) ## [Why are salesmen who sell good products bad salesmen?](https://antoniospecchia.substack.com/p/why-are-salesmen-who-sell-good-products) _2025-11-24 · Antonio Specchia · Antonio Specchia_ What if your best‑selling product is quietly making your sales team worse? ## [Key Insights from the Microsoft AI Tour 2025](https://www.eifel42.dev/post/2025-11-10-microsoft-ai-tour/) _2025-11-10 · Stefan Zils | Arc & Digital Transformation Insights on Arc & Digital_ I had the opportunity to participate in the Microsoft AI Tour, and it was exciting to see firsthand the experiences shared from real-life projects, particularly the Zava demo project. Microsoft AI Tour, Frankfurt Here are my key takeaways : AI will accelerate development and streamline business workflows. It can enhance software quality and security, but it’s crucial to remember that a human… ## [From Principles to Practice: Advancing Sales Methodology with CRM Systems](https://antoniospecchia.substack.com/p/from-principles-to-practice-advancing) _2025-11-04 · Antonio Specchia · Antonio Specchia_ The primary merits of implementing a formal sales methodology are twofold: the repeatability and scalability of sales practices. ## [Lighthouse Score 100](https://www.eifel42.dev/post/2025-10-09-performance-optimization/) _2025-10-08 · Stefan Zils | Arc & Digital Transformation Insights on Arc & Digital_ This summer, I embarked on a journey to revise the layout of my blog. An update to my Hugo theme customization led to a significant increase in the complexity of the CSS structure. As a result, I faced layout breaks and received disappointing scores on Google’s PageSpeed Insights. Today, I proudly celebrate my achievement: my personal blog now boasts a perfect score of 100 points in both… ## [Lighthouse Score 100](https://www.eifel42.dev/post/2025-10-09-performance-optimization/) _2025-10-08 · Stefan Zils | Arc & Digital Transformation Insights on Arc & Digital_ This summer, I embarked on a journey to revise the layout of my blog. An update to my Hugo theme customization led to a significant increase in the complexity of the CSS structure. As a result, I faced layout breaks and received disappointing scores on Google’s PageSpeed Insights. Today, I proudly celebrate my achievement: my personal blog now boasts a perfect score of 100 points in both… ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ANVja4HHB7oG) _2025-10-08 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [The Digital Maturation Journey: Why SMEs Should Evolve, Not “Transform”](https://antoniospecchia.substack.com/p/the-digital-maturation-journey-why) _2025-10-04 · Antonio Specchia · Antonio Specchia_ Why “Digital Transformation” Gets It Wrong ## [Step by Step… Into Garbage Data Quality: My Smart Knee Experience](https://qlikdork.com/2025/09/step-by-step-into-garbage-data-quality-my-smart-knee-experience/) _2025-09-25 · DaltonRuer · Qlik Dork_ My Smart Knee In December of 2023 I had a fight with a step ladder, and it won. As a result I’ve needed 3 surgeries and the most recent was a total knee replacement. Doesn’t sound fun, but for a … Read more › The post Step by Step… Into Garbage Data Quality: My Smart Knee Experience appeared first on Qlik Dork . ## [Data Architecture in CRM: What's the Big Deal?](https://antoniospecchia.substack.com/p/data-architecture-in-crm-whats-the) _2025-09-22 · Antonio Specchia · Antonio Specchia_ Why does poor data architecture may cripple even advanced systems? ## [Developer Summit 2025: Insights from Berlin](https://www.eifel42.dev/post/entwickler-summit/) _2025-09-19 · Stefan Zils | Arc & Digital Transformation Insights on Arc & Digital_ Insights from Developer Summit 2025 in Berlin: DDD, legacy modernization, responsible architecture and AI. ## [The Peril of Blind Obedience](https://antoniospecchia.substack.com/p/the-peril-of-blind-obedience) _2025-09-08 · Antonio Specchia · Antonio Specchia_ Why Doing Exactly What You're Told Can Be a Mistake ## [Karabiner Elements](https://www.eifel42.dev/post/2025-09-08-pc-keyboard-on-mac/) _2025-09-07 · Stefan Zils | Arc & Digital Transformation Insights on Arc & Digital_ Karabiner Elements makes switching between Mac and Windows environments incredibly easy and is a preferred tool for long coding sessions. ## [Karabiner Elements](https://www.eifel42.dev/post/2025-09-08-pc-keyboard-on-mac/) _2025-09-07 · Stefan Zils | Arc & Digital Transformation Insights on Arc & Digital_ Karabiner Elements makes switching between Mac and Windows environments incredibly easy and is a preferred tool for long coding sessions. ## [Query Tags: Turning Precision into Visibility](https://qlikdork.com/2025/09/query-tags-turning-precision-into-visibility/) _2025-09-04 · DaltonRuer · Qlik Dork_ Background 6 years ago I wrote a post entitled “Actionable Intelligence” in which I described flipping the script on the data storytelling world. Rather than presenting a story about the data you have, you first consider what story you need … Read more › The post Query Tags: Turning Precision into Visibility appeared first on Qlik Dork . ## [The Hidden Lens Every CFO Needs on Cloud Database Spend](https://qlikdork.com/2025/09/the-hidden-lens-every-cfo-needs-on-cloud-database-spend/) _2025-09-02 · DaltonRuer · Qlik Dork_ The Black Hole Your cloud database bill just arrived, and it’s a real doozey. Worst yet is the fact that it is a black hole. In other words when you ask for the spare change in the companies couch cushions … Read more › The post The Hidden Lens Every CFO Needs on Cloud Database Spend appeared first on Qlik Dork . ## [EU Website Evidence Collector moves to code.europa.eu](https://www.eifel42.dev/post/2025-08-31-eu-gpr-tool/) _2025-08-31 · Stefan Zils | Arc & Digital Transformation Insights on Arc & Digital_ Introducing the Free GDPR Compliance Helper The European Union has introduced an excellent resource: a free GDPR compliance tool. → Discover the tool . To use it in a DevOps pipeline is mentioned here: → Explore Automating GDPR Checks . Hosting Update The Website Evidence Collector has transitioned from GitHub to the EU’s GitLab-based platform at code.europa.eu . This move not only enhances… ## [AdvisoryPro interviews AntonioSpecchia on CRM project management.](https://antoniospecchia.substack.com/p/advisorypro-interviews-antoniospecchia) _2025-08-13 · Antonio Specchia · Antonio Specchia_ Listen now | Sam Arora from AdvisoryPro interviews Antonio Specchia on the role of Project Management in CRM implementation. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/170877236/7bb274688492daf2f94cd98ca38b8938.mp3) ## [Navigating CRM Implementation.](https://antoniospecchia.substack.com/p/navigating-crm-implementation) _2025-07-31 · Antonio Specchia · Antonio Specchia_ Leveraging Project Management to Customer Impact ## [From Fashion to function: Is CRM Adoption Driven by Hype or Real Business Value?](https://antoniospecchia.substack.com/p/from-fashion-to-function-is-crm-adoption-fc4) _2025-07-18 · Antonio Specchia · Antonio Specchia_ Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems are everywhere—touted as essential for any business that wants to thrive in the digital era. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/168623183/e442ae4f879d22737e680e51d5d72902.mp3) ## [Dalla Moda alla Funzione: L’adozione del CRM è guidata dall’interesse mediatico o da un reale valore aziendale?](https://antoniospecchia.substack.com/p/dalla-moda-alla-funzione-ladozione) _2025-07-08 · Antonio Specchia · Antonio Specchia_ I sistemi di Customer Relationship Management (CRM) sono ovunque, considerati essenziali per qualsiasi azienda che voglia prosperare nell’era digitale. ## [Why Analysis Is Not Enough And Passion Is So Important](https://antoniospecchia.substack.com/p/why-analysis-is-not-enough-and-passion) _2025-02-26 · Antonio Specchia · Antonio Specchia_ A Story From Henry Mintzberg by Karl Moore (Mc Gill University) ## [What Mistakes Do Organisations Make Regarding Qualification in Sales Process?](https://antoniospecchia.substack.com/p/what-mistakes-do-organisations-make) _2025-02-13 · Antonio Specchia · Antonio Specchia_ Organizations often stumble when it comes to sales, sometimes failing to truly understand customer needs. ## [When Reality Falls Short: Navigating Expectations Mismatch in Service Delivery](https://antoniospecchia.substack.com/p/when-reality-falls-short-navigating) _2025-02-12 · Antonio Specchia · Antonio Specchia_ Christian Groonros and Jan Carlzon have defined the Service Mismatch in their seminal works. ## [Read Data On The Fly](https://qlikdork.com/2025/02/read-data-on-the-fly/) _2025-02-11 · DaltonRuer · Qlik Dork_ Background Recently I’ve heard a lot of comments suggesting that Qlik Sense must be pre-loaded. Pre-loading has a lot of advantages for speed and reuse, but that doesn’t have to be the case. So, I published a video where I … Read more › The post Read Data On The Fly appeared first on Qlik Dork . ## [Visualizing Structure in an Unstructured World](https://qlikdork.com/2025/02/visualizing-structure-in-an-unstructured-world/) _2025-02-01 · DaltonRuer · Qlik Dork_ Background Recently a very close family friend reached out to me and said “Can you help me visualize some data?” I was like “Heck yes.” We had a brief conversation and I found out my serial entrepreneur type friend was … Read more › The post Visualizing Structure in an Unstructured World appeared first on Qlik Dork . ## [Diving into Parquet](https://qlikdork.com/2025/01/diving-into-parquet/) _2025-01-31 · DaltonRuer · Qlik Dork_ Diving into Parquet: It’s Not Just About the File Format I’m finally diving into something I’ve been hinting at for a while: Diving into parquet files. We’re going to look at using parquet both internally and externally for storage because: … Read more › The post Diving into Parquet appeared first on Qlik Dork .