The standards

November 17, 2022

Wouldn’t it be lovely if we only had to do the things we wanted to do and in the timeframes we fancied, even when we changed our minds? We’d never be... READ MORE

The ecosystem resists

November 14, 2022

On one side … operations. You build expertise and processes around doing the thing right. Over time, it gets streamlined, efficient through repetition, embedded in the woodwork, built for consistency. Everything... READ MORE

One-of-sixteen

November 12, 2022

You’ve got one problem to fix and seventeen ways that all fit the bill. Nice problem! So many ideas, but which one is the right one?  Not “right” in that it... READ MORE

The back doors

November 11, 2022

There’s the system, and then there’s the seventeen ways around the system. Most times, assuming the system is fit for purpose and makes sense in the first place, that’s the way to... READ MORE

More demanding

November 10, 2022

One of the tricks of getting on is to be more demanding. When you need something, ask for it. Whether it’s time with your boss, a new component, your team to go... READ MORE