Jurgen Appelo

Who Is Jurgen Appelo?

Jurgen Appelo describes himself as a creative worker and is a leading figure in modern leadership and management practices. As CEO of the Happy Melly business network and co-founder of Agile & Lean Europe and the Stoos Network, Jurgen champions a management style based on collaboration, innovation, and agility. He has been internationally recognized as the first European to be included in Inc.com’s Top 50 Leadership & Management Experts list.

Since 2008, he has shared groundbreaking ideas on his popular blog (www.noop.nl) about the creative economy, agile management, and personal development. Jurgen is also the creator of innovative courses and the author of books that have reshaped management and team-building approaches.

What is his Background?

Jurgen has managed teams of more than 100 software developers, business consultants, and project managers, bringing a fresh, practical perspective to organizational leadership. His bestselling works include *Management 3.0*, which redefines the manager’s role in agile organizations; *How to Change the World*, a guide for business change agents; and *Management 3.0 Workout*, which focuses on practical management practices for modern 21st-century organizations.

In addition to his work as an author, Jurgen is an international speaker who inspires leaders, teams, and organizations to embrace more innovative and human-centric approaches to management.