The Differences of Design, Lean, and Agile Ways of Working
In the business realm, Design Thinking, Lean Start-Up, and Agile often cause confusion due to their interchangeable use, necessitating a...
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Sep 28, 20232 min read
Dissolving Complexity with Precision Questioning
Precision Questioning (PQ) is an intellectual toolkit developed at Stanford University for critical thinking and problem-solving. Bill...
Nov 24, 20222 min read
Working at a Start-Up!
Over the last four years I have been engaged by a range of organisations - some ‘traditional’ and some just starting up. I have enjoyed...
Oct 13, 20222 min read
3 Things Savvy Digital Organisations Consider
A few weeks back, I was sitting in a room with some very successful international professionals discussing DIGITAL transformations. There...
Jun 30, 20223 min read
Solopreneur Learnings - Reflections Over Four Years
In 2018 I incepted a business based on relationships, working with clients who shared the same values as me, and not being hell-bent on...
May 20, 20222 min read
What I Learned From a Question at 6 am at My Coffee Shop - Start-Up Learnings
At about 6 am one winter morning in 2021 at our local coffee shop, I was asked, "what precisely do you do?" I stumbled in my response,...
Mar 24, 20222 min read
What We Can Learn From Hyundai - Are They Disrupting Tesla?
Tesla has changed the automotive industry, and some competitors are catching up. Telsa proved that electric cars could be for everyone....
Mar 10, 20222 min read
Solving Over Selling - Small Business Learnings
My wife and I wake on most mornings at six am and visit our favourite coffee shop, as do many other people. Over the past three years,...
Nov 12, 20213 min read
What is the Metaverse? What is Facebook's involvement?
‘The next major technological platform for creative expansion of the mind will be cyberspace, or more specifically the Metaverse, a...
Aug 6, 20212 min read
The different types of technology; their strategic importance, and the security consequences
‘In a digital world, the gift I give you almost always benefits me more than it costs.’ - Seth Godin There has been much talk of...
Jun 18, 20213 min read
Blockchain, Bitcoin and cryptocurrency 101, plus some jargon too! (this is not financial advice)
Having worked at a bank and as an advisor to organisations on their digital strategy, I am asked about cryptocurrency. People's curiosity...
May 28, 20212 min read
Partnering with technology organisations, conversations, and sponsorship
‘When I meet with founders of a new company, my advice is almost always: Do fewer things. It’s true of partnerships, marketing...
May 14, 20212 min read
A glimpse into our smart connected future
As technology advances, devices will incorporate smart services in the future. Whether your phone, car, clothing, glasses or watch, the...
May 7, 20211 min read
The dangers of DESIGN, LEAN and AGILE ways of working
"An organisation's ability to learn and translate those learnings into action rapidly is the ultimate competitive advantage" - Jack Welch...
Apr 30, 20212 min read
Learning from Tesla’s iteration within strategic innovation
Tesla's objective remains as it was over a decade ago: ‘to accelerate the advent of sustainable transport by bringing compelling mass...
Nov 27, 20201 min read
People and perspectives are at the heart of an organisation’s potential
Organisations contact me for a technology or digital strategy or program, and several weeks later, we always end up talking about people....
Oct 31, 20201 min read
"DIGITAL IS EVERYONE'S BUSINESS" - turns one
"DIGITAL IS EVERYONE'S BUSINESS – A guide to transition" was published a year ago. Much has happened since then; however, the book...
Oct 2, 20201 min read
The rise of the temporary executive contractor
There is a rise of microservices from experienced professionals, who can mentor or coach employees to outcomes, not just advisory analysis.
Sep 10, 20201 min read
What might you regret?
I have been employed by some great companies but NOT launching a business, would be. The opportunity to build something is exciting
Sep 8, 20201 min read
10 business launch learnings
Be passionate, but BRING YOUR BRAIN with your heart.
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