The Captain's Log: About Project Pirate

Let the Voyage Begin...

We set sail in an era of unprecedented technological change; a time when innovation and disruption move faster than the strongest trade winds. Across every industry, new voyages are being planned on the promise of untold riches, but like the ancient maps that warned of peril and unexplored territories, every journey becomes a learning experience. The most carefully crafted plans become battle-tested once the crew mobilises around the vision of new horizons.

While there are proven strategies to increase your likelihood of mission success, we must never forget: "The journey is the prize." The discoveries made along the way—about technology, leadership, and ourselves—often out value the treasure we initially sought.

Why "Project Pirate"?

Today's technology leaders must navigate uncharted waters, adapt quickly to changing conditions and lead crews through uncertainty - much like the strategic captains of old. Project Pirate embraces this spirit of bold exploration and strategic leadership.

Our North Star

Project Pirate exists to equip tech leaders with practical strategies for navigating complexity, delivering transformational change and building resilient teams that can weather any storm.

What You'll Discover Here

Navigation Charts: Frameworks and approaches for strategic technology leadership
Captain's Tools: Practical techniques for agile delivery and IT transformation
Weather Reports: Insights on emerging trends and how to prepare your organisation
Crew Chronicles: Real-world case studies and lessons from the frontlines

Behind the Helm

Every day brings new challenges, making flexibility and resilience critical, alongside clarity in communication and strong interpersonal skills. The best captains know when to hold steady, when to change course and how to inspire their crew through both calm seas and raging storms.

With experience across multiple industries at senior levels in IT transformation, programme delivery and strategic planning; these reflections, lessons, and strategies have enabled success in diverse fields.

Leadership is both a gift and an honour - to guide an amazing crew of talented individuals is one of life's greatest privileges.

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Your membership unlocks the complete archive of everything published before and everything still to come, along with exclusive bonus content. Most importantly, you'll become part of the Crew - ready to embark on the most challenging of missions with like-minded navigators and transformational leaders.