by Kenny Baas-Schwegler | Feb 4, 2026 | Dear Como
Oh, the classic "not in my job description" roadblock. Here's the thing, though: collaborative modelling doesn't require anyone's permission to start. It just requires a different approach—and maybe a little creative interpretation of what...
by Kenny Baas-Schwegler | Jan 17, 2026 | Dear Como
Well, well, well. Look at you, caught in the ultimate tug-of-war between being a Zen master of neutrality and a screaming internal expert. I know the feeling. You are standing at the whiteboard, marker in hand, watching the team enthusiastically agree to build a...
by Kenny Baas-Schwegler | Sep 25, 2025 | Dear Como
Well, well, well, isn't that a familiar feeling? You're starting on a great journey, and it's so smart to be thinking about who to bring along. Collaborative modeling is all about including as many voices as possible, especially those who can make...
by Kenny Baas-Schwegler | May 23, 2025 | Dear Como
Well, well, well, isn't that a familiar feeling? You start doing a collaborative modelling session. A place where brilliant minds come together, stickies fly, and shared understanding should blossom. Yet, sometimes, you notice a subtle shift. Someone puts a...
by Kenny Baas-Schwegler | Apr 24, 2025 | Dear Como
Well, well, well, there they are again. Those fluffy creatures of my authors that did make it to the dedication of the book… But let’s be honest, they have mastered the judging part. What humans have as an advantage over cats, is that they are capable of objectively...
by Kenny Baas-Schwegler | Apr 22, 2025 | Dear Como
It sounds like your colleague might be dealing with a classic case of conflict avoidance. Now, don’t get me wrong—I don’t say that to be unkind. The truth is, we all have some degree of it. For some, it’s barely noticeable. For others, it runs the show. We’re often...
