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29 NovA major power shift just landed.
17 JunAustralian unions are beginning to agitate for the right of workers to refuse to adopt AI, sparking an …
20 MayThis Guardian article offers an insightful review of a new book titled "The AI Con: How To Fight Big Tech’s …
07 May💡 “The question of whether a computer can think is no more interesting than the question of whether a …
21 AprChesterton’s fence keeps coming to mind as I read yet another article about so-called “TechBros” pushing to …
21 AprAI is no longer the barrier.
13 AprHistory reminds us of a vital lesson: those who pioneer a groundbreaking medium often do not unveil its most …
13 AprI am sharing some thoughts on how we may need to rethink media theory and the role of technology when …
10 AprI’ve had the privilege of knowing Kara for over 20 years, and during that time, we’ve worked together across …
09 Apr🚨 The white-collar recession is coming.
27 MarThis causes such a sensation of deja vu…
23 MarAI investment isn’t just about backing the right technology—it’s about backing the right people. …
23 MarAI investment isn’t just about backing the right technology—it’s about backing the right people. …
21 MarIn numerous conversations with Australian CEOs and senior business leaders, I’ve been asked for bold, …
20 Mar(shared link)
20 MarThe irony is sharp: the very tools designed to process vast information are being quietly shaped by those who …
20 MarEvery leader says people and culture come first. But here’s the reality: A product that solves a real problem …
20 MarStop hiring for experience. Start hiring for belief.
20 MarThe standard Product Opportunity Assessment was built for a world of linear trends and predictable …
19 Mar💰 Should you buy new tech or build in-house? Wrong question.
19 Mar⚡ “We’re Agile now!” (But are you really?)
19 MarIn the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-powered coaching, human involvement isn’t just beneficial—it’s …
19 MarAI is a powerful enabler, but it’s not a magic bullet. Companies that successfully integrate AI into their …
19 MarIt’s fascinating to see a post I wrote over four years ago—before LLMs were on the scene—still resonating …
12 MarMcKinsey has recently released a research paper about the role of AI in the workplace (based upon Reid …
11 MarThe siren song of dramatic headcount reduction continues to lure organisations into a perilous trap: mass …
11 MarI’ve been reading Softwar: An Intimate Portrait of Larry Ellison & Oracle (Matthew Symonds, 2003) after a …
11 MarThe AI industry is at a crossroads. While Microsoft, OpenAI, Google and others experiment with paid models, …
11 MarFew strategy frameworks are as foundational as “explore vs. exploit.” This concept forces leaders to choose: …
10 MarThe journey of organisational transformation is never a straight line. We’ve all seen the polished decks and …
22 FebThis video was tough to watch.
21 FebA thought-provoking read on the challenges of building a true strategic moat for companies that are …
22 JanI posted earlier today about the limitations of agentic approaches to implementing LLMs, referencing an …
22 JanAgentic approaches aren’t yet ready for prime time.

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