Books for leaders – my recommendations
I read a lot of business books. I’ve read some that were instantly forgettable. Yet some are so thought provoking and useful that I refer … Read More
Working with organisational debt
Technologists often talk about technical debt. It’s the accumulation over time of decisions that prioritise short term speed over well-designed code. Technical debt isn’t always … Read More
How can founders get people to do what they need them to do?
I’ve been speaking to a lot of founders in scaling businesses recently. When they talk about challenges they face, they often talk about a common … Read More
Deciding on deciding
Businesses run on decisions. They control the flow of work in your business. Paying attention to how and when they’re made as well as who … Read More
Lenses and mirrors in decision making
A colleague recently told me I was obsessed with lenses. Apparently I say a lot of things like: Ignoring my clumsy verbal constructs, I realised … Read More
Building businesses with accountability
A lot’s talked in business about accountability, yet few people think about what it means. And plenty of people tie themselves in metaphorical knots. They … Read More
