Newsletter
Steve Jobs: “Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” The lights dim, the curtain rises... but where's the innovation? Too often, it's merely 'Innovation Theatre' - all show, no substance Over time, the concept of
Newsletter
Over the past few weeks we discussed the 3 Qs from Drucker, how they fit with the Three Horizons Framework and last week, I partnered with Paul Eddington to explore how to use this as Trajectories for strategy making and execution. Today, we continue our AI journey to explore how
Newsletter
Today’s post is a joint article with Paul Edginton, a CEO, coach, mentor, and strategist. Thanks Paul, for sharing your thoughts with our readers. If you are interested in reaching out to Paul, details at the end. If you would like to write a joint article, DM me on
Newsletter
How can AI help us in deciding for innovation? In the previous article in the Innovation series, I said, If innovation requires discipline to nurture the spark and divergence to fan the flames, then deciding is the crucial act of shaping the fire. It's where the rubber meets
Newsletter
"Effective executives do not make a great many decisions. They concentrate on the important ones." - Drucker If innovation requires discipline to nurture the spark and divergence to fan the flames (with AI too), then deciding is the crucial act of shaping the fire. It's where
Newsletter
"The future belongs to those who see possibilities before they become obvious." - John Sculley AI will be part of our world. For now and forever. We have to learn how to co-inhabit this world with it. AI is what economists call a “general purpose technology (GPT)”. Yes,
Newsletter
If innovation is a discipline, not just a eureka moment, then divergence is its lifeblood. It's about generating a multitude of ideas, exploring unconventional paths, and embracing the unknown. Let me tell you a story about a clay pot teacher. The teacher divided his students into two groups.
Newsletter
1% inspiration, 99% perspiration. This was the guidance my chemistry teacher gave me when I finished Year 10 and moving into making bigger decisions about career and next steps. At that time, I considered it to be a nice chemical equation. Over time, I realised the value of it. The
Newsletter
A key part of Executive decision-making isn't just about confidence; it's also about admitting I don't know. See, I don't know is quite powerful. As the world evolves with technology, consumer needs, and climate change, these external factors seep into the organisation&
Newsletter
Exploring the critical role of constructive disagreement in corporate decision-making
Newsletter
We recently discussed the concept of "what does customer mean" in non-profits, healthcare, and government sectors, and how it differs from the private sector. Julie Goods, an HR leader and friend from Adelaide, raised a thought-provoking point: Should not the primary customer of a business be its employees?
Newsletter
In the pursuit of value creation, organisations across sectors often use the term "customer" broadly. However, this one-size-fits-all approach overlooks the nuances of non-traditional business settings. Language matters. And customer is an overused in one sense and a charged word in another sense. For example, in the social