What is it all about
This page offers insight into who I am and how I work. It’s inspired by the Manager Readme concept. My motivation for writing it is to better understand myself and grow through reflection. If you’d like to share feedback about this page or about me personally, I’d be genuinely grateful.
October 2025
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About Me
In my free time, I enjoy reading—especially Nordic crime novels. When I’m not immersed in a book, I’m drawn to technologies like Spring Boot, VueJS, GitLab, and AWS. I’ve recently started learning Python and am currently exploring SAFe. I consider myself to have an agile mindset and thrive in agile environments. Outside of tech and reading, I love diving—whether in warm or cold water.
- Nordic crime novels
- Books on agile methodologies and collaboration
- Diving and maintaining the Divegear
- Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (GitLab)
- A Lagrein paired with good food
- A cold lager (even in winter)
Working Together
I believe people always strive to do their best. Mistakes, however, are inevitable. What matters is how we handle them. If a team can speak openly and honestly about errors and learn from them, those moments become opportunities for growth. That’s why I advocate for a culture of direct, honest, and constructive feedback—where everyone feels safe to speak up.
Trust is fundamental to me. I need to trust my manager and my team—and I want to be someone others can trust in return. Without trust, I can’t fully show up or contribute meaningfully.
How to Communicate with Me
Effective communication depends on context and the right channel. In this section, I share my thoughts on remote work and how I prefer to use different tools.
Working in the Office
I have a well-equipped home office, and I believe most tasks can be handled remotely. That said, there are good reasons to meet in person from time to time.
- Facilitating workshops with larger groups
- Sharing creative ideas in a broader circle
- Having lunch with the team
- Taking coffee breaks with colleagues
- Holding meetings with sensitive or critical topics
- Simply reconnecting with people face-to-face
Everything else can be done from home—but doesn’t have to be.
Instant Messaging
Slack is my preferred messaging tool. I use it for quick exchanges, questions, and group conversations. It’s also great for asynchronous discussions. When using messaging tools, clear guidelines are essential—like the NoHello rule, which I follow and expect others to respect.
I always assume good intent in messages. Since they’re often short and informal, it’s easy to misread tone or meaning. I do my best to interpret them fairly—and I usually succeed.
Email is older than I am, which makes me question its relevance. When writing emails, I expect a basic level of formality—at least a greeting and a closing. I avoid forwarding emails to large groups just to “keep everyone in the loop.” Long email threads and excessive CC lists are inefficient and frustrating. I try to minimize internal emails and prefer using messaging tools instead.
Video Calls
For deeper discussions, video calls are ideal. I believe cameras should be turned on—it helps me stay focused and connect better with others. Before calling, I send a short Slack message to provide context. I appreciate the same courtesy from those who call me.
Agility
I value working in environments that embrace agile principles. For me, that means:
- Respect others
- Show initiative
- Help others grow
- Take ownership
- Speak your mind and act accordingly
Agility is a mindset—and it’s essential that my manager shares it.
My Value Compass
To close, I’d like to share the three values that guide me most—and a few thoughts on each.
Responsibility
I take ownership of my actions and decisions—it’s part of who I am. I thrive in environments that encourage responsibility and empower people to act. When individuals take initiative, collaboration becomes more meaningful and sustainable. I hope others embrace responsibility as part of a shared commitment.
Trust
Trust is the cornerstone of any successful relationship. I trust my team and my manager—and I work in a way that earns trust in return. Without trust, there’s no openness, no growth. I believe trust doesn’t control—it enables.
Respect
I treat others with respect—regardless of role, experience, or opinion. Respect creates safety, fosters diversity, and strengthens collaboration. I expect to be treated with the same respect, because only then can we communicate honestly and learn together. For me, respect isn’t optional—it’s a core principle.