When the going gets tough

by | Aug 18, 2016

Do you ever have those days, weeks or even months when everything needs to be done yesterday? The last couple of weeks have been exactly that for me. I am about to take a four week holiday from work to get married, so deadlines and demands on my time have been piling...

Linklog 88: How can banks embrace digital transformation?

by | Aug 4, 2016

This week’s curator, Livio Hughes, looks at the ongoing challenges faced by banks in coming to terms with (and preparing for) lasting digital transformation in the face of a range of industry threats, including the likely entry into the market by tech giants alongside...

Digital change in banking: precursors & catalysts

by | Aug 4, 2016

The recent announcement that Wells Fargo entered into a partnership with Amazon, signalling the online retailer’s entry into the tricky – but massive – US student loan market, is only the latest in a series of alarm bells being sounded in the financial...

Enabling the Future of Work Requires a Team Focus

by | Jul 28, 2016

Working in teams and teamwork are the backbone of any modern organisation. They are where the work gets done. As organisations move away from hierarchy and towards more team-centric structures (such as podular from the work of Dave Gray or team of teams from the work...

Building, Managing and Leading a Hybrid Workforce

by | Jun 30, 2016

“In the future, when Microsoft leaves a security-flaw in their code it won’t mean that somebody hacks your computer. It will mean that somebody takes control of your servant robot and it stands in your bedroom doorway sharpening a knife and watching you sleep.”...

The Secret to Getting Ahead is Getting Started

by | May 12, 2016

A key challenge for organisations approaching digital transformation is knowing where to start. There are many reports available about the why, how and when of Digital Transformation. After reading them, you might think it sounds like a simple process for...