20
Jun
Why I'm Not Playing the Game
Sorry but I'm not playing this game.
I won't optimise my "hooks." I won&
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17
Jun
The Hurdle Rate Framework: A Strategic Approach to Project Portfolio Optimisation
Introduction
In the ocean of enterprise portfolios and projects, focus can be lost by the sheer number of initiatives taking
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10
Jun
Planning Isn't the Enemy of Agility - It's the Enabler
Why equating planning with waterfall is lazy thinking, and what real agility demands instead.
The False Binary
There's
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02
Jun
The Pirate's Compass: Navigating Gantt Dependencies Like a Seasoned Captain
Ahoy there! Ready to ditch those sleep-inducing project management manuals? Let's chart a course through Gantt chart dependencies
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26
May
Navigating by Stars, Not Slides: When Green Status Meets Reality
A case study in complex platform delivery and the hidden costs of surface-level progress
"When you sail by PowerPoint,
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20
May
A Crew Mirrors Their Captain: Transformational Leadership in Practice
In the golden age of sail, a ship's fate was inextricably tied to its Captain. The most successful
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11
May
Calling their Bluff: When Escalation Becomes a Power Play
In the high-stakes poker game of enterprise delivery, "I'll escalate this to the Exec" is the
4 min read
28
Apr
Crafting Your Professional Presence: How the "Cut of Your Jib" Influences Career Success
In the maritime world of old, sailors could identify a vessel's origin and character from miles away simply
6 min read
10
Apr
The Practical Guide to Fail Fast: Transforming Rhetoric to Reality
Introduction: A Reality Check
Recently, I attended an event featuring an executive Q&A session. When asked about an
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05
Apr
Shiver Me Timbers: Leadership in Turbulent Waters
When a pirate ship encountered rough seas or enemy cannon fire, the wooden beams - the very backbone of the
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