From planning to steering: how AI fundamentally changes the role of planning
Many organisations believe they have their planning under control. Until reality sets in. A sick call on Monday morning or an urgent request that comes in unexpectedly. In short: a plan that was correct yesterday, but is already outdated today.
From that moment on, the real work begins: adjusting, calling, rescheduling and firefighting.
The problem is that, in many organisations, planning is still seen as a snapshot. A schedule that is “finished”. But in a world where everything is constantly changing, that approach no longer works.
Jeroen - 22 april 2026 - 6 min
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Jeroen
Jeroen Mensink is the co-founder of vPlan and has been involved in the platform’s development from day one. With many years of experience in the software industry and a strong background in HR tooling, Jeroen saw firsthand where things often go wrong: the lack of overview and insight into capacity. Driven by this challenge, he dove into the question of how companies can plan more intelligently and streamline their processes more effectively. With his technical expertise, analytical skills, and practical mindset, he has helped shape vPlan into the powerful and user-friendly planning platform it is today.
