Tag: Leadership
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Make a decision. Move on. Forget about it.
This is how I approach decision-making in business, sports, and life. 30-years ago, I made a bold decision to drop out of starting a degree and accepted a role with a UK bank. Many people told me I was making…
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Turning Around a Microsoft Practice: An Agile Transformation Story
A decade ago, I embarked on a challenging journey to lead the Microsoft practice at Unilog, a French-headquartered European-wide technology consultancy, in the UK. The practice was facing numerous hurdles, including unprofitability, a lack of sustainable pipeline, low team morale,…
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The Cost of Not Adapting: Lessons in Agility from Tom Peters
In 1987, Tom Peters published Thriving on Chaos, a manifesto for navigating turbulent times. Decades before “agility” became a buzzword, Peters was championing adaptability, experimentation, and the courage to act in uncertain environments. One of his most enduring insights—”The cost…
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The Formula for Exponential Growth: Unlocking Your Full Potential
In the quest for personal and professional growth, we often seek the “secret sauce” that sets high achievers apart. What enables some people to excel, adapt, and continuously deliver greater value over time? The answer isn’t magic—it’s a deliberate combination…
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What Is Value?
“Value” can be understood differently depending on the context. There isn’t one type of value that organizations and individuals might focus on. There are many. However, despite the different types of value, they all share some common elements. Core principles…
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Discovering the “Best Way”: Agile and the Art of Boiling an Egg
In the world of Agile, we’re often reminded that there is always a best way of doing everything, even if it be to boil an egg. This profound thought, attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson (from his quote “There is always…