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Nov 10, 20223 min read
Chief Procurement Officer Priorities - Set Foundations for 2023
Coupa Software has continued with its virtual event series. The latest included their CIO Eric Tan (who is a Monash Graduate by the way)...
Nov 3, 20223 min read
I am off the ICE and EV-olving in a Model Y - Initial Thoughts
Wednesday this week, I collected my first-ever electronic vehicle (EV), a Tesla Model Y, here are some initial thoughts. I no longer own...
Oct 27, 20222 min read
Making Decisions for Optimal Outcomes
Me and a well-regarded international CIO recently discussed the challenge of decision-making during unprecedented periods of uncertainty....
Oct 19, 20222 min read
My Social (Media) Life
This year, I have evolved how I use social media, and people have asked me to write a BLOG about it. So, here it is; my social media...
Oct 13, 20222 min read
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...
Oct 6, 20222 min read
Cash Management is Now a Priority for Many Organisations
Coupa Software has held a series of events for its customers that I was fortunate to attend; their CFO event series included some...
Sep 29, 20222 min read
Reflections on Connecting with Multiple International Generations
This year has been very rewarding with the opportunity to travel to North America multiple times. I have enjoyed meeting and listening to...
Sep 22, 20222 min read
Finding A Better Way - 1st Anniversary
The favourite of my two books turns one, and I remain super proud of this as does my co-author Michelle Stevenson. The book explores four...
Sep 15, 20223 min read
A Blog for the Misfits; Finding Your Place and Peace
A close professional friend and a celebrated industry guru, wrote a LinkedIn post last week that has stayed with me. The post was titled;...
Sep 9, 20222 min read
What Matters NOW & Avoiding the Risk of Over-Complicating Things - The Great Resignation
So much has been written on the new normal, hybrid working, the great or quiet resignation. And it is complicating what matters. Without...
Sep 1, 20222 min read
Current Employee Sentiment; Globally Aware, Seeking Meaningful, Local, Community Connection
The title of this blog sounds like a personal’s ad; corny but memorable. Building on theme, this year I have been a voyeur, watching...
Aug 25, 20222 min read
Anniversary Giveaway - Digital Is Everyone's Business
Digital Is Everyone's Business turns three next month and I am forever grateful to the people who continue to send me messages about it....
Aug 11, 20222 min read
Curious and Humble Cultures - Enabled By Consistency
Being curious and humble is a common statement in many organisations. Why? A culture that applies consistency within their foundations,...
Aug 4, 20222 min read
The Intersect Between Simplification, Procurement Continuity and Sustainability
At the beginning of the pandemic, the CIO was responsible for enabling the continuity of operations and customer fulfilment in some...
Jul 28, 20222 min read
"Contemporary Leadership" the Authentic Tone People are Craving
Contemporary Leadership, was first coined in the 1990s; however, the concepts today remain the same as the initial intent being, modern...
Jul 21, 20222 min read
How To Introduce Yourself To Your New Team...
So exciting to see so many people moving between roles and organisations! Here is how to introduce yourself! People are naturally...
Jul 14, 20223 min read
Imposter Syndrome, Sometimes We All Will Suffer From This
A global colleague contacted me the other day. Often, I am contacted in the best (i.e. considering this new job) and most challenging...
Jun 30, 20223 min read
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...
Jun 23, 20223 min read
2022 - A Year of Extremes So Far
The year to date has been one of the most extreme, genuine highs and deep lows for me. Here is a run down; JANUARY, I am in Adelaide on a...
Jun 16, 20222 min read
Repeating Patterns Eroding a Team's Potential
Frustrations of the past two years are bubbling to the surface within organisations. I have observed conflict increasing during 2022;...
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