NEIL WALKER

Category: Future of Work

Book Recommendation: “Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders”

One of my all-time favorite reads on business agility and leadership is “Turn the Ship Around!” by L. David Marquet. This book brilliantly chronicles the true story of how Marquet, a former nuclear submarine commander, transformed the USS Santa Fe…

January 9, 2016
Want Better Outcomes, Better Shift your Focus

In today’s fast-paced business environment, many organizations grapple with a crucial challenge: a misalignment between the focus on delivering outputs and the realization of meaningful business outcomes. This disconnect often hinders an organization’s ability to unlock true value and achieve…

September 15, 2013
Yammer grows on Microsoft, one year on

One year ago, Microsoft acquired enterprise social networking service, Yammer, for the princely sum of $1.2 billion (in cash). I expressed my views at the time in my post “Microsoft acquires enterprise social networking company, Yammer“. A prudent purchase considering growth in the…

June 26, 2013
Is It Time to Finally Replace Your Intranet?

As the digital workplace transforms, many companies face a familiar question: does the traditional intranet still serve a purpose? Having returned to ATOS as an engagement manager, I’ve witnessed a compelling shift firsthand. ATOS recently adopted Yammer, a leading provider…

October 22, 2011
Unearthing Memories: A Reflection on Being a Pi-Shaped Consultant

This week, while clearing out an old laptop bag, I stumbled across a stash of my business cards from my time at Parity. These cards hadn’t seen daylight in over 10 years, yet holding them again sparked memories of an…

September 25, 2011
Why Productivity Tools Are Agility’s Secret Sauce (And More Than Just Another Chat App)

Ever wonder if all those pings and @mentions actually help agility? Here’s the truth: productivity and enterprise social tools do more than just fill our notifications—they’re quietly revolutionizing the way we work. Here’s how: By leveraging productivity and enterprise social…

May 11, 2010