Transitions beat transformations?
Over the last few weeks, I have shared several videos about digital transitions. Here is another one minute video explaining the...
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Feb 5, 20201 min read
Are you digitally dumb or numb?
A one-minute video explaining the concepts of ”digitally dumb and numb”. Many organisations continue with non-valuing adding work into...
Jan 29, 20201 min read
Rationalise the work to realise your potential
A 1-minute video explaining why digital is about people and the importance of rationalisation of their job-related activities. If...
Sep 25, 20191 min read
How to simplify your communication
There are three key areas technology executives should cover within their conversations with E&B and across the business; the...
Sep 18, 20191 min read
Tech execs tips for engaging boards and CXOs
There are three key areas CIOs should cover within their conversations with Executive & Boards and across the business; The FUNDAMENTALS...
Sep 13, 20191 min read
Digital is more than technology
I delivered a keynote at Adapt's CFO Edge event this week. This is the third event I have participated with Adapt, the second for the...
Aug 29, 20192 min read
Technology team strategically absent?
Over the last four weeks, I have emerged from my self-imposed exile of book writing to engage with a range of clients. These engagements...
Aug 14, 20192 min read
What are your digital bridges?
Over the last four weeks, I have emerged from my self-imposed exile of book writing to engage with a range of clients. These engagements...
Jul 31, 20192 min read
We trust strangers more than our leaders
One of the roles I have played over the last four and half years is with Swinburne University. I am passionate about the university, it...
Jul 10, 20192 min read
Risk 101, avoiding a catastrophe
The risk technology presents within organisations is considerable, and the consequences potentially catastrophic. The new ways people are...
Jun 26, 20193 min read
Negotiation 101
Significant learning for anyone transitioning into a leadership role is the dependency on 'others' for outcomes. Micromanagement is not...
Jun 26, 20193 min read
First time tech exec tips
Many years ago, when I was appointed to my first senior technology leadership role, I had three long conversations with people who were...
May 29, 20194 min read
The importance of systems thinking
There is a tendency for organisations to determine and prioritise actions based on a bias of experience and input from trusted...
May 1, 20193 min read
Introverts and Process are the new black
People, Process and Technology; a mantra of an earlier time in the technology industry. I have written much about the importance of...
Apr 24, 20194 min read
Customer, Operational and Information Technology are different, manage them so
The breadth of technology that is or will soon be within many organisations will require a new approach. The book “What’s your Digital...
Mar 27, 20195 min read
Redundancy; why, how and avoiding it!
What, why write something on this topic? I feel that somebody needs to talk about this and I have wanted to for many years! As an...
Mar 13, 20192 min read
Agile, Lean and Design thinking could be deadly
A little bit of knowledge is dangerous! These terms are used interchangeably by many people at all levels within organisations as they...
Dec 12, 20184 min read
Insights from "What's Your Digital Business Model?"
The opening sentence of the book, "digital transformation is not about technology; it's about change. And it is not a matter of if, but a...
Feb 4, 20183 min read
Switching costs is how to differentiate (MIT and IMD insights)
In March 2018 I spent a week at IMD in Switzerland completing a joint IMD and MIT program; “Driving Strategic Innovation”. A memorable...
Jul 19, 20174 min read
Guy Kawasaki; insights for everyone
Guy Kawasaki has learned from those who have participated and contributed to industry defining shifts. He was at Apple twice in his...
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