Blogs

Feb 4
2 min

CYBER IQ, meaningful leadership and what is digital now?

There is so much going on and here is some of what I am thinking about. CYBER IQ Cyber-attacks continue to increase, “cyber partisans”...

Sep 3, 2021
2 min

Digital is all about change, and it starts with some important questions

‘If I had some idea of the finish line, don’t you think I would have crossed it years ago?’ - Bill Gates Since the 31st of October, I...

Aug 13, 2021
3 min

If you only ever read one of my blogs, this is it … what to consider for your digital business

'The great thing about fact-based decisions is that they overrule the hierarchy.’ - Jeff Bezos The ultimate digital business has customer...

Aug 6, 2021
2 min

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 11, 2021
2 min

The one diamond in the ten types of people representing their organisation

‘Small groups of people can have a really huge impact.’ - Larry Page The technology industry has many different types of people within...

Apr 23, 2021
2 min

Six tactical tips to Innovation

"You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have." - Maya Angelou Tactical innovation occurs when leaders set a ‘problem...

Apr 8, 2021
1 min

These factors contribute to an organisation’s innovation potential

How best can innovation be defined? Fifteen experts were asked, and an ultimate definition was ‘executing an idea which addresses a...

Apr 1, 2021
2 min

What is the RIGHT working policy enabling?

The term Remote Working conjures up a range of reactions for various reasons. Try replacing the word “REMOTE” with “RIGHT”; what is the...

Mar 19, 2021
1 min

The dynamic content creating world, how are you professionally participating?

The information on your LinkedIn profile and contained within your resume is static. But our world is a dynamic, content creating one, so...

Mar 4, 2021
1 min

Sometimes wisdom is in questions and not career advice

"You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So, you have to trust that the dots will...

Feb 11, 2021
2 min

Rightsizing is inevitable, here are some things to ponder

Delayed action results in a greater future action. A slow rate of action will present a greater degree of future risk. When acting slow,...

Feb 4, 2021
2 min

Risk; the science of controls and the art of management

Think of risk not as an activity but as a capability. Build the capability as it will allow your organisation to scale. Things may not go...

Jan 15, 2021
2 min

Processes help introverts contribute to a business realising its potential

I am a resolute believer that organisations have idle capability within them; sometimes, those in leadership positions ‘talk at people’...

Jan 7, 2021
2 min

How to communicate progress to objectives in 2021

In 2021 the expectations of the technology team to contribute to future digital business models and demand for resources, will continue...

Dec 17, 2020
2 min

Our end of year message and your gift

While working at Microsoft within International IT, I learned how the Gates Foundation through education was ending the poverty cycle....

Dec 16, 2020
1 min

Analogies simplify complexity, ICT is like a house

A testimonial from Digital is Everyone's Business - “A really easy and practical read with concepts accessible to all, and written with...

Nov 19, 2020
1 min

Is your organisation digitally dumb or numb?

What contributes to an organisation being digitally dumb or numb? It begins with ignoring the existing work occurring within it. An...

Nov 5, 2020
2 min

Your mindset and work – the first stage of DIGITAL

Your mindset and understanding the work completed within the organisation are the first steps to realising your digital potential. We are...

Oct 2, 2020
1 min

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 26, 2020
1 min

Career anxiety is increasing, and it is hurting your business. What can you do?

At the moment people within organisations are playing it safe, waiting for direction from the top. Those at the top are waiting too.