Tech Debt - What Is It, Why It's Concerning & How To Address It!
The topic of technical debt and the challenges that are arising with it is surfacing among new executives in role. So what is technical...
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- 7 days ago
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What to Consider for Your Organisation Redesign
Several people in my network are now in new roles. A BIG congratulations! In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, executives must...
- Sep 4
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CIO Fundamentals in a Cost Constrained Environment
Organisations often undergo structural changes during economic pressure, including the reallocation of reporting lines. For Chief...
- Aug 30
- 2 min
Incorporating 2030 Tech Trends Into Your Strategy Planning Away Day
Many companies are taking a longer view towards the second half of this decade. They want to stay with emerging trends, and some are...
- Aug 23
- 2 min
Building Unity and Momentum with Offsites
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...
- Aug 15
- 2 min
New Leader's Challenge - Legacy Work
Legacy and pointless work often persist in organisations due to a combination of cultural, structural, and psychological factors. It is a...
- Aug 8
- 2 min
New Role?
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...
- Aug 2
- 1 min
Trends Influencing Business in 2024
In recent weeks, I've been presenting, discussing, guest podcasting, and pitching my 2030 Tech Trends research. These trends are...
- Jul 25
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Turning Your Expertise into a Business
I'm often asked about what is important to build out a business as somebody who leverages their expertise. This year, I'm partnering with...
- Jul 19
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Why Your Strategy Needs to Consider More Than AI
This week, I returned from a very enjoyable family vacation to Greece, a place of personal significance as it's where my wife’s family...
- Jun 27
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Set Intentions and Not Annual Resolutions
Around eighty per cent of people fail to sustain their New Year’s resolutions. I've shifted away from making news year’s resolutions to...
- Jun 26
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The MAGIC of a Life Partner
The right person can lift you up, enable you to achieve some things sooner than expected, and be there when life throws you a curly one.
- Jun 26
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Lessons in Life-Long Learning
Many people spend five days of the week at work - a huge chunk of our time. I've always thought about how work can positively contribute...
- Jun 21
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Respect the Past, but Don't Dwell...
Readers of Making Life Happen have said there's so much in the book that can be practically applied, and that they revisit various...
- Jun 14
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Business Lessons at Family-Owned Italian Restaurant
On a recent work trip, I walked early every morning. My route kept me passing a well-kept and pleasant-looking Italian restaurant. I had...
- Jun 6
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IT Costs What?!
A few weeks ago, I met with a leading COO who was concerned about the costs of technologies across their range of business portfolios....
- May 31
- 2 min
Are Only 20% of Small to Mid-Size Organisations Cyber-Secure?
Earlier this week, I presented to 120 COOs at their annual gathering on Cybersecurity. As part of my keynote, I ask everyone to stand and...
- May 23
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AI in Construction and Other Low Margin Industries
There’s an industry that spends less than 1% of revenues on Tech… and AI can help! Recently, I’ve been receiving enquiries from...
- May 17
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Making the Most of Everything
Making the most of everything. Several people have asked me how Making Life Happen will contribute to my keynotes and workshops … a lot,...
- May 9
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Navigating Your Cybersecurity Complexity
Later this month, I'll be delivering a keynote addressed to 150 Chief Operating Officers. The event brief is to explain cybersecurity in non
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