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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...
Sep 4, 20242 min read
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 30, 20242 min read
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 23, 20242 min read
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 15, 20242 min read
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 8, 20242 min read
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...
Aug 2, 20241 min read
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 25, 20242 min read
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...
Jul 19, 20242 min read
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 27, 20242 min read
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 27, 20242 min read
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 27, 20242 min read
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 21, 20242 min read
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 14, 20242 min read
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....
Jun 7, 20242 min read
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 31, 20242 min read
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 23, 20241 min read
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 17, 20242 min read
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
May 9, 20242 min read
The Antidote for a Mis-firing Coaching or Mentoring Relationship
This week, somebody I respect shared on LinkedIn that their coach had made them feel small and uncertain. Unfortunately, I’ve heard of...
May 2, 20242 min read
Sustainability & Green Tech is Now a True Priority
In 2023, my interactions with over 100 CIOs revealed a significant focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues, with...
Apr 25, 20242 min read
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