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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
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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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
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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, 2022
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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, 2022
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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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
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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, 2021
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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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
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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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
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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 26, 2020
- 1 min
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 30, 2020
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"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, 2020
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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, 2020
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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, 2020
- 1 min
10 business launch learnings
Be passionate, but BRING YOUR BRAIN with your heart.
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