One of my former colleagues asked for some advice today. He’d been approached about a role as a “Business Change Delivery Lead”. The potential employer seeks candidates with Business Change experience and qualifications, but the details cover project management, change management, with a single mention of Agile PM certifications. Looking at the specification (the “job … Read more
I’ve been rewatching Game of Thrones lately. The epic American fantasy drama created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO, based on George R. R. Martin’s brilliant A Song of Ice and Fire novels. If you’re a fan, you know the phrase that echoes through every season: “Winter is coming.” Lately, I can’t help … Read more
In today’s fast-paced work environments, it’s really easy to get caught up in the hustle of moving tasks through the system, celebrating outputs, and cutting costs. But are we creating real value? Too often, organizations confuse activity with output and output with outcomes, leading to wasted effort and missed opportunities. Look at all the “busyness” … Read more
In today’s fast-paced business environment, many organizations are pulled in multiple directions, trying to do it all—delivering more features, serving more customers, and adopting every new trend. It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of chasing opportunities, but without clear prioritization, these efforts often lead to stagnation. In essence, when we focus on … Read more
“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 that underpin various types of value: By understanding these common elements, organizations and individuals can … Read more