Expectations are interesting things. They can be as utilitarian as making the bed each morning. Or as majestic as climbing a mountain, literally or figuratively. They have power to shape us in many ways. Our expectations of the work that is Digital Transformation are...
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia is truly shocking. Those of us fortunate to be far enough away that we are observers and not participants in this horror, have the privilege of watching one of history’s great leaders emerge from this tragedy. Volodymyr Zelenskyy was...
So much money is being spent in pursuit of digital transformation. But way too often that investment doesn’t quite make it all the way to the finish line. You know, the part that includes the user of the technology – the end customer. Software doesn’t deliver...
I am often asked how Board Directors can best engage and add value to Board conversations about digital transformation when they don’t have a background in the subject. My answer is in two parts. First, trust the expertise that you DO have. You are on the Board for a...
I have an insatiable appetite for all things digital transformation. I’m inspired by the bold visions that organisations seek to achieve and curious about the customer problems that the transformations seek to solve. But I confess to being especially fascinated...
Which one are you? Can you be both? Some years ago a colleague (let’s call her Katherine) and I were discussing leadership attributes of well known CEOs and comparing and contrasting their leadership styles. The talented “Leader at a Distance” may not be what they...
I have mentioned before how I enjoy reading and listening to Tim Ferriss. Last week I was listening to one of his latest podcasts, an interview with Chris Dixon and Naval Ravikant, two very experienced technology investors. It was one of the most fascinating podcasts...
I was so excited to get my first really big promotion It was quite early in my career and the role was just as interesting and challenging as I had hoped. It was exactly the stretch I thought I needed, testing my abilities in lots of different directions all at the...
The Chief Digital Officer had recently got key leaders together to agree on the order of priority for project delivery. They had all signed up. Straightforward really, or at least it should have been. Project X was a very challenging project for many reasons. These...
I was delighted with the results of the weekend testing. Finally, we had broken through some major issues that had been holding us back for many weeks. I couldn’t wait to see the team on Monday morning. “That’s fantastic! I’m so glad that these issues are finally...
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