Blogs

May 21, 2021
2 min

Our new book “Finding A Better Way” has FREE advance copies available for review!

The first review from an international editor - “I think it's incredible. I don't remember when I was last so challenged by a book - but...

May 14, 2021
2 min

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
2 min

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...

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 16, 2021
2 min

Setting the conditions for successful Innovation

This blog is inspired by a book I have read three times, "The Innovators" by Walter Isaacson, that details Silicon Valley's history. This...

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 28, 2021
2 min

The blog is evolving with videos

Last week I sent out a blog with a one-minute video, and some of you really liked it; thanks for the kind messages.

Mar 26, 2021
2 min

Is the office now like the dial-up telephone?

Remember when you called a place rather than a person on a dial telephone? We hoped someone was there. Is the office?

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 12, 2021
2 min

Today is a BIG milestone birthday, what would I tell my 20-year-old self?

Here are twenty things I would tell my 20-year-old self, in no particular order; Time goes quickly, worry less about acquiring pointless...

Mar 5, 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 26, 2021
1 min

Want to future proof your career?

"Don't be defined by your past, your past is the tutor of your present and is always preparing you for new experiences. Forget about...

Feb 19, 2021
1 min

The rule of the thirds; how to assess roles in a department

How can one imagine a better organisation for the future with fewer roles? I developed the 'rule of thirds' after proving it across...

Feb 12, 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 5, 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 29, 2021
2 min

Risk capable employees maintain your relevance

Poor risk management capability will slow and potentially destroy an organisation’s potential. Risk capability residing within teams who...

Jan 22, 2021
1 min

How to always think customer and scale

Organisations are now able to reach customers anywhere; access is no longer the challenge and businesses do not have to open an office in...

Jan 18, 2021
2 min

My 2021 is a real mix - Infrastructure Nation - CHANGE lead client work - a new "BETTER" book!

A BIG start to the year! Infrastructure Nation has appointed me as their Chief Digital Innovation Officer, here is their announcement and...