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Season greetings! While working at Microsoft within International IT, I learned how the Gates Foundation  was ending the poverty...

I developed the “Strategy Triangle” concept, which is included in several of my books. 

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) role is rapidly expanding beyond technology management to encompass strategic business leadership,...

I read a lot, and I don’t share much of what I read on this blog, but every now and then, there is an exception... The Almanack of Naval...

AI adoption continues, and companies are seeking strategies that deliver real, measurable impact. Based on recent research from McKinsey,...

Between now and the end of the year, there will be many priorities. As we approach the end of the year, workloads typically intensify....

Successfully driving organisational change requires aligning your direct reports. These key people shape how well change is embraced...

Without a doubt, people’s expectations of a “get-together" have changed. With YouTube channels providing instant access to expert advice...

AI - how much of it is hype? Despite heavy investment in AI, many corporate AI strategies are failing. Many business executives I speak...

The MENTOR LIST invited me to be their 33rd guest. We expected the chat would be for 35 minutes, but it was close to an hour. We...

Quantum computing benefits are transformative for several industries. Research from Gartner, McKinsey, Forrester, and others support...

Once a concept confined to research labs, quantum computing  is now gaining momentum. According to McKinsey, quantum computing could...

Despite AI’s potential, many strategies fail and technical debt is a key contributor . Gartner reports that 85% of AI projects deliver...

The topic of technical debt and the challenges that are arising with it is surfacing among new executives in role. So what is technical...

Several people in my network are now in new roles. A BIG congratulations! In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, executives must...

Organisations often undergo structural changes during economic pressure, including the reallocation of reporting lines. For Chief...

Many companies are taking a longer view towards the second half of this decade. They want to stay with emerging trends, and some are...

Stepping into a new executive role brings both excitement and challenges. As a new leader, you need to earn your team’s trust and build a...

Legacy and pointless work often persist in organisations due to a combination of cultural, structural, and psychological factors. It is a...

In recent weeks, I've spoken with various executives who have moved into new roles. Here are eight things to consider if you're also...