Many organisations spend significant time assessing whether their technology is ready for transformation. Far fewer assess whether the organisation itself is ready. Over the years, I’ve learned that transformation programmes rarely struggle because the technology doesn’t work. More often, they struggle because the organisation wasn’t prepared for the change that came with it. A recentContinue reading “Is Your Organisation Actually Ready for Transformation?”
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Free Transformation Playbook to Accelerate Digital Growth
This week we published a free Transformation Playbook on LinkedIn. Here is a copy for you to view and download too. Want to chat about Transformations?
Digital Transformation Insights: Overcoming Common Myths
The Myths of Digital Transformation (and What Actually Matters) “Digital transformation” is one of the most overused phrases in modern business. It appears in strategy decks, conference keynotes, and vendor pitches—often carrying very different meanings. As a result, many organisations chase transformation with unrealistic expectations, only to feel disappointed by the results. Let’s clear theContinue reading “Digital Transformation Insights: Overcoming Common Myths”
Developing a Health Data Service Proof of Concept
The brief One of the first projects I worked on was aimed at developing a Proof of Concept for a Health Data Service. Commissioned by the Department of Health, the work sought to determine whether it was feasible—both operationally and technologically—to link multiple health datasets and provide secure, streamlined access for researchers across the UnitedContinue reading “Developing a Health Data Service Proof of Concept”
Creating a Data Service in the Public Sector: Lessons, Challenges and Opportunities
Governments across the world are increasingly recognising that data is one of their most valuable public assets. From improving social care to reducing transport congestion, better use of data can directly enhance service delivery and policy outcomes. However, establishing a data service in the public sector is not just a matter of technology—it’s about culture,Continue reading “Creating a Data Service in the Public Sector: Lessons, Challenges and Opportunities”
Building a Unified Delivery Framework for Engineering Teams
In today’s fast-paced tech environments, engineering teams are increasingly expected to balance multiple responsibilities—maintaining live services, deploying infrastructure, and delivering new projects. While each area has distinct needs and rhythms, a unified delivery framework can bring clarity, alignment, and velocity across the board. In this post, we’ll explore how to build a delivery framework thatContinue reading “Building a Unified Delivery Framework for Engineering Teams”
Turning Around a Struggling Project: Key Insights and Tips
A few months ago, I found myself stepping into a project that was, in short, a mess. It was six months behind schedule, nobody seemed clear on what we were actually trying to deliver, and stakeholders had all but checked out. It felt like everyone had quietly given up on it—but I hadn’t. Here’s whatContinue reading “Turning Around a Struggling Project: Key Insights and Tips”
Unlocking Success with Continuous Improvement Strategies
Why Continuous Improvement is the Tech Team’s Secret Weapon In the fast-paced world of technology, standing still is the quickest way to fall behind. New frameworks emerge daily, user expectations evolve constantly, and security threats become increasingly sophisticated. To thrive in this dynamic landscape, tech teams need more than just talent and hard work –Continue reading “Unlocking Success with Continuous Improvement Strategies”
Thoughts on: Getting started
The first step to delivering a project can be challenging for many organisations. It’s common for organisations to grapple with competing business priorities, the need for additional funding and critical skills, and the challenge of engaging busy customers. You’re not alone in these struggles. Some organisations think they have started, but they dither. They needContinue reading “Thoughts on: Getting started”
Case Study: Striving for High Performance
As the lead of a flagship team in a large and complex government organisation, I implemented a high-performance framework. This blog explores the early stages of choosing the metrics. Later blogs will provide updates on how the implementation is going. This strategic decision was aimed at guiding the team towards achieving exceptional results. There isContinue reading “Case Study: Striving for High Performance”