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The Roman generals of antiquity are remembered for their strategy, discipline, and ability to lead men in the most demanding of...

Over the years, I’ve seen that sustaining value as a CIO isn't about chasing the latest headline trend, but consistently returning to a...

Over the years, I’ve observed that there are four elements that really enable CIOs to sustain their value to the organisation and create...

Executives today are drowning in complexity - markets are shifting, technology is evolving at breakneck speed, and people expect more...

Across every industry, CIOs and CTOs are navigating a complex mix of priorities as they aim to realise the potential of technology and...

Starting out in a new role as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) or Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is both exciting and challenging....

As FY26 kicks off in Australia, many leaders are reflecting on recent challenges and what lies ahead. Over the past six months, I’ve...

As the financial year draws to a close in Australia and some other parts of the world, it presents an ideal moment to pause, reflect, and...

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been speaking with CIOs, CTOs and other business leaders, and a recurring theme continues to surface: the...

Australia’s productivity performance has been under pressure for much of this century. After strong gains in the 1990s, growth has slowed...

There’s been a quiet but powerful shift in how senior professionals are seeking support. Increasingly, I’m being engaged as what I call...

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, technological advancements are compelling organisations to reassess and renew their...

Leadership can be isolating. Executives face constant uncertainty, with rapid technological shifts, evolving markets, and changing...

Is your organisation ready for the next business crisis? A study by Deloitte found that organisations with strong mentoring programs see...

There has never been a more exciting yet demanding time to be a CIO, CTO, or technology executive. Quantitative research underscores the...

Are your change initiatives doomed to fail due to a lack of engagement? According to Gartner, 70% of change initiatives fail due to poor...

Is your leadership team underperforming due to lack of support? According to the International Coaching Federation, companies that invest...

Are you risking your organisation’s success by failing to align your leadership team? Research by LSA Global found that companies with...

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,...