In transformation programmes, efficiency gains are low hanging fruit. A dirty word within today’s glorious growth agenda. But what if efficiency IS a growth enabler. What then? Look, every time we get better at using something, we end up using more of it, not less. It’s what consumers do. James Watt made the steam engine … Read more
We are in a constant state of transformation: digital, operational, cultural, AI, brand. It is hitting everyone, everywhere, all at once. It is simultaneously exhilarating and exhausting. I’ve been a technologist for the majority of my career, moving from builder to architect to leader. I never really traded one hat for another; I simply kept … Read more
When we first dive into any athletic pursuit (be it running, cycling, or even a new fitness routine), we often start by playing around with three core variables: Early on, especially when we’re younger, we might focus heavily on intensity: short, explosive bursts that test our limits and give us quick feedback. Think about revision … Read more
We all know the oft-cited analogy of a glass half full versus half empty. In his book Atomic Habits, James Clear expands on this topic and explains how to put it into action. When building a new habit, Clear discusses the subtle but important mindset shift of moving from obligation to opportunity. Here are a … Read more
Currently, there is significant emphasis on using Generative AI (GenAI) to create more content. Beyond the well-documented legal, ethical, and governance risks associated with GenAI, prioritizing value preparation over generation serves as an overarching mitigation strategy for delivering future-ready outputs. Being pragmatic and practical can be frustrating, and it may seem to constrain innovation during … Read more
I’ve always had a keen interest in productivity. Starting out with getting things done (GTD) and also plans, progress, and problems (PPP) reports. And then I just happened across Slow Productivity by Cal Newport. Cal talks about pseudo-productivity that is basically a focus on busyness. I learnt from an early age that busy is failure … Read more
I’m a big fan of Peter Diamandis’s 6D framework used to describe the exponential growth and impact of emerging technologies. It depicts how technology moves from ’emerging’ to ’emerged’. The rate of technological change starts with digital and moves deceptively slowly under the radar until its true disruptive impact becomes clear to the few. Once … Read more
We all know innovation is important. But in uncertain economic times, innovation becomes urgent. Innovation is a differentiator tied to future growth and long-term value creation. There is no faking it here. You won’t get the results and will lose. But there are simple three steps to innovation you should know to help you make … Read more
One of my personal goals this year was to learn more about board service. Corporations are changing. Governments are relying on and regulating companies more and more each day. As such, the role of a director is complex, yet critical for corporate success. It’s a tough gig. I’ve spent a large part of my career … Read more
I recently finished the book Team of Teams. For me, it was one of those books that give sensible names to the things already do, but articulated in a clear, smart, and demonstrable way. It’s about leadership. What was complicated before is truly complex now. A complicated problem can be decomposed into a number … Read more