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  • The Problem with Managing JIRA Tickets? Recognizing Patterns
    06.02.2024

    The Problem with Managing JIRA Tickets? Recognizing Patterns

    Put somebody in charge of managing JIRA tickets rather than just shifting them around, or you will drown in duplicates and unassigned tickets

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Digital Transformation Entrepreneurship
  • Use JIRA For The Whole Company, Not Just The Dev Team
    19.01.2024

    Use JIRA For The Whole Company, Not Just The Dev Team

    JIRA is more than a dev tool. Use JIRA for the whole company for risks, assets, and customer projects, but beware of ticket overload.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Digital Transformation Entrepreneurship
  • Should You Use ChatGPT for Emotional Writing?
    04.08.2023

    Should You Use ChatGPT for Emotional Writing?

    I have been in situations where I couldn’t find the right words. Don’t use ChatGPT for emotional writing in such situations.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Digital Transformation Leadership
  • “Can I Buy Your Software With Ready-Made ISO 9001 Documents?”
    31.07.2023

    “Can I Buy Your Software With Ready-Made ISO 9001 Documents?”

    Thinking of buying software with ready-made ISO 9001 documents? It’s possible — but beware of audit risks, culture mismatches, and long-term pitfalls.

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    Tom Vogel

    Digital Transformation Entrepreneurship
  • How to Use AI for ISO 9001 Documentation Efficiency
    07.07.2023

    How to Use AI for ISO 9001 Documentation Efficiency

    AI can simplify, clean up, and improve your ISO 9001 documentation. But it falls short in real-world processes and communication.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Digital Transformation Entrepreneurship
  • When Does It Make Sense to Use Digital Crisis Management Tools?
    14.06.2023

    When Does It Make Sense to Use Digital Crisis Management Tools?

    If you can use an electronic Command & Control system in a full-scale war, why can’t you use digital crisis management tools?

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Crisis Management Digital Transformation
  • Ever Tried to Accelerate a Software Project by Adding More Resources? It’s Difficult
    08.05.2023

    Ever Tried to Accelerate a Software Project by Adding More Resources? It’s Difficult

    Whilst building an internal team of developers is certainly not a fast activity, a proper team might churn out productive code way faster than a collection of agency developers.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Digital Transformation Entrepreneurship
  • Tracking Changing ISO 9001/27001 Norms Is Easy with the Right Tools
    24.04.2023

    Tracking Changing ISO 9001/27001 Norms Is Easy with the Right Tools

    The price you pay to track your norms effectively is a one-off effort when setting up your ISO 9001 27001 tools.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Digital Transformation Entrepreneurship
  • Why Documentation Must Be User-Centric, Not Just Compliant
    20.03.2023

    Why Documentation Must Be User-Centric, Not Just Compliant

    Most documentation still serves the company or authority. User-centric documentation improves clarity, compliance, and adoption.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Digital Transformation Entrepreneurship
  • Digital Documentation Has Many More Benefits than Just Taking Weight out of Documents
    08.03.2023

    Digital Documentation Has Many More Benefits than Just Taking Weight out of Documents

    What trends do we see in digital documentation software? Here are some answers to questions I am often asked by consultants and investors.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Digital Transformation Entrepreneurship
  • Why SaaS Startups Should Avoid Enterprise Editions
    06.03.2023

    Why SaaS Startups Should Avoid Enterprise Editions

    Save costs by using community editions before upgrading. Real-world examples show how to avoid enterprise editions – at least for now.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Digital Transformation Entrepreneurship
  • How To Set Up A Fully Digital ISO 9001 and 27001 Documentation
    03.03.2023

    How To Set Up A Fully Digital ISO 9001 and 27001 Documentation

    See how we passed ISO 9001 and 27001 audits with no findings—using fully digital documentation and our own product to manage QMS and ISMS.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Digital Transformation Entrepreneurship
  • What’s the Best Tool to Document ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 Certification?
    03.02.2023

    What’s the Best Tool to Document ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 Certification?

    Before you start documenting your QMS and ISMS, spare some time to think about the best tool to do so. Just as there isn’t a single best way to run a company, there isn’t a single best way to document your QMS and ISMS.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Digital Transformation Entrepreneurship
  • Folders or Tags? Folders Are a Relict from the Paper Days
    25.10.2022

    Folders or Tags? Folders Are a Relict from the Paper Days

    Folders or tags? Folders are outdated. Learn how tags offer a smarter, flexible way to organize and retrieve digital information.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Digital Transformation Entrepreneurship
  • A Step-by-Step Guide to Configure Starlink as Fallback WAN on Unifi UDM Pro
    06.10.2022

    A Step-by-Step Guide to Configure Starlink as Fallback WAN on Unifi UDM Pro

    It’s simpler than you might think. This step-by-step guide replaces watching creepy Youtube videos and going through Reddit posts

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Crisis Management Digital Transformation
  • I Ordered Starlink as a Satellite Internet Backup. Why Do I Bother?
    20.09.2022

    I Ordered Starlink as a Satellite Internet Backup. Why Do I Bother?

    In a crisis, information is vital. Here’s why I added Starlink as a redundant satellite internet backup—to stay online during blackouts.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Crisis Management Digital Transformation
  • How to Build an Intelligent Car Charging Logic with Loxone
    16.09.2022

    How to Build an Intelligent Car Charging Logic with Loxone

    Optimize your electric vehicle charging using solar energy and a car charging logic with Loxone. Save costs and boost self-sufficiency.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Clean Energy Digital Transformation
  • Why Narrow-Minded Thinking Fails in a Complex World
    12.08.2022

    Why Narrow-Minded Thinking Fails in a Complex World

    Forget the silver bullets, they don’t exist

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Clean Energy Crisis Management Digital Transformation
  • Are You Stuck with PDFs and OneNote? Here Is How to Truly Digitize Information Management
    09.08.2022

    Are You Stuck with PDFs and OneNote? Here Is How to Truly Digitize Information Management

    Tired of outdated PDF manuals and scattered notes in OneNote? Discover how modular content and smart linking truly digitize information.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Digital Transformation Entrepreneurship
  • Why Cultural Change Drives Digital Transformation
    05.08.2022

    Why Cultural Change Drives Digital Transformation

    Digital transformation in enterprises fails without cultural change. Learn why agility, iteration, and inclusion are key to making it work.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Digital Transformation
  • Boost Your Productivity With A Personal Sprint Board
    24.07.2022

    Boost Your Productivity With A Personal Sprint Board

    What works for software development, also works for personal task management

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Digital Transformation Leadership
  • A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating an ISO 27001 Compatible ISMS
    24.02.2022

    A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating an ISO 27001 Compatible ISMS

    Learn how to create an ISO 27001 compatible ISMS using simple tools and common sense. A practical step-by-step guide based on real experience

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Digital Transformation Entrepreneurship
  • How to Achieve ISO 9001 Certification Without Paper Folders and Excel Lists
    18.12.2021

    How to Achieve ISO 9001 Certification Without Paper Folders and Excel Lists

    Learn how to achieve ISO 9001 certification without paper folders or Excel lists by using the right digital tools.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Digital Transformation Entrepreneurship
  • How to Build An ISO 27001 Compliant Asset Management Tool Using JIRA
    07.08.2021

    How to Build An ISO 27001 Compliant Asset Management Tool Using JIRA

    Build an ISO 27001 asset management system in JIRA using standard features. No extra tools needed, yet still fully compliant with ISO 27001.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Digital Transformation Entrepreneurship
  • How to Build an ISO 9001 Compliant Risk Management Tool Using JIRA
    13.05.2021

    How to Build an ISO 9001 Compliant Risk Management Tool Using JIRA

    Build an ISO 9001 risk management system using standard JIRA software. No extra tools needed, yet still fully compliant with ISO 9001.

    Written by

    Tom Vogel

    Digital Transformation Entrepreneurship
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