Blogs

$40 million of ransomware paid for a cyber-attack - as a non-tech exec, what can you do?

In March last year, CNA Financial in the US paid a record $40 million in ransomware for a cyber-attack due to malware linked to a Russian...

The MACRO consequences of our low level of trust?

"If you want to change the world, the go home and love your family." - Mother Teresa Our interconnected, changing world has seen more...

The benefits beyond emissions for NET ZERO (originally published in CEO WORLD)

'Globalisation will make our societies more creative and prosperous, but also more vulnerable.’ – Lord Robertson The Australian...

Facebook this is not the first time, we all should again consider our actions (CEO WORLD)

‘There’s a dark side to everything.’ – Prince Over the last five years, we have seen a shift from political parties from a traditional,...

'Finding A Better Way' in our highly interconnected and interdependent world

‘If two people were exactly alike, one of them would be unnecessary.’ - Larry Dixon Systems thinking explores how the world is...

How a late-night in Spain originated in Finding A Better Way

"The key to success isn't just thinking about what we are doing but doing something about what we are thinking." - Peter Senge We were on...

S-Curves and their digital application

'David's book has been triggered by the digital transformation but it delves more into human actions and interactions. The author draws...

If you only ever read one of my blogs, this is it … what to consider for your digital business

'The great thing about fact-based decisions is that they overrule the hierarchy.’ - Jeff Bezos The ultimate digital business has customer...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Analogies simplify complexity, ICT is like a house

A testimonial from Digital is Everyone's Business - “A really easy and practical read with concepts accessible to all, and written with...

"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...

Latest ANZ leaders view on Covid by Adapt

The BIG 3 surprises; - 60% thought they “managed people well" but 80% are stressed - Innovation has increased - 43% to remain remote working