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Posted onApril 26, 2019January 25, 2021Education

Innovation is a collision of learning

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There are as many definitions of innovation as there are new ideas themselves. At its core, innovation means finding a new idea or approach to…

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Posted onMarch 29, 2019January 4, 2021Cloud

Leveraging ecosystems rather than buying services

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We are a tribal species, operating best in groups and groups of groups. Whether it was the Romans who organised their armies in cohorts or…

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Posted onFebruary 24, 2019January 5, 2021Original post

Need plus nudge equals sustained change

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Everyone loves a nudge! That’s because we’re addicted to stories of trivial (and cheap) business hacks which have caused major changes to the way staff…

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Posted onJanuary 29, 2019December 13, 2021Original post

Don’t underestimate your IP

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Business is changing as a result of technology, new economic pressures and changes in society. That makes some form of transformation non-negotiable and it often…

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Posted onDecember 22, 2018January 22, 2021Original post

Purpose-driven business needs the right data

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It seems like almost every organisation is thinking about its purpose statement. This comes at the same time as trust in business and institutions is…

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Posted onNovember 26, 2018November 21, 2021Original post

From a space industry to micro-robotics

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I recently had the opportunity to speak at the first Space Development Summit held by the United Nations Association of Australia. I see the space…

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Posted onOctober 26, 2018January 25, 2021Original post

What is a consultant?

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I’ve been a consultant for twenty years and have heard every variation of the joke about borrowing a client’s watch to tell the time. Like…

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Posted onSeptember 29, 2018January 24, 2021Original post

Deliberate design

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Organisations evolve and, with so many people spending less and less time in any one job, managing that evolution is more important than ever. At…

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Posted onAugust 26, 2018August 28, 2021Original post

If-by-whiskey

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I often get asked whether I support or oppose the intrusion of technology into every nook and cranny of our working and personal lives. The…

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Posted onJuly 29, 2018January 24, 2021Original post

Reversing cynicism with data and transparency

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Trust in business is at an all-time low and cynicism is at an all-time high. At every turn there is an apparent breach of trust…

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