More People, Same Bottleneck
Hiring should respond to a constraint we understand. Removing recurring obstacles can help existing people and make future hires effective sooner.
Organisation & Change
Organisations are systems. How they're structured, how information flows, and how decisions get made all shape what they can achieve. I write about systems thinking, operating models, org design, and how to navigate change without breaking what's already working.
Everyone Busy, Everything Waiting
When work is closely connected or uncertain, concentrating the team on a small, useful increment can be more effective.
The Framework Isn’t the Change
Start with what needs to improve. The framework should earn its place through the difference it makes.
Systems Thinking for Leaders
How to see your organisation as a system, and why that changes how you approach problems.
Designing Operating Models That Scale
What makes an operating model effective, and how to evolve it as the organisation grows.
Leading Change Without Breaking Things
How to introduce change in a way that respects what's working while improving what isn't.