The next shell up
As your organisation grows you’ll discover yourself passing through awkward, vulnerable seeming inbetween stages, like when you’re… Too big to operate out of your house… Read More »The next shell up
management
The 12 Week Year – summary and review
The Big Idea(s) You probably have an execution problem more than you have a planning problem. Stop trying to plan annually. Plan and execute in… Read More »The 12 Week Year – summary and review
Seth Godin on perfect vs “good enough”
Now we get to my favourite sneak question… What does perfect look like? I would like you to list, when your project is working perfectly,… Read More »Seth Godin on perfect vs “good enough”
Which “better”?
More accessible Disruptive Innovations are NOT breakthrough technologies that make good products better; rather they are innovations that make products and services more accessible and… Read More »Which “better”?
Short of something
Have you ever been in an organisation that had enough of everything? Enough time Enough resources Enough of the right tools Enough natural light in… Read More »Short of something
Resource: Drucker Foundation Resource Library (for non-profit management)
I’ve just discovered this. The library contains a load of readings and videos on: Boards Customer-Centered Design Innovation Leadership Mission Planned Abandonment Results Strategy Definitely… Read More »Resource: Drucker Foundation Resource Library (for non-profit management)
Podcast recommendation: Ben Horowitz on organisational culture vs product (a16z podcast)
Episode 503 of the a16z podcast, The Stories and Code of Culture Change, is a great overview of Horowitz’s book, You Are What You Do,… Read More »Podcast recommendation: Ben Horowitz on organisational culture vs product (a16z podcast)
The Toolkit – Part 1: Foundations (13) – blood and bone
This post is part of the working draft of the DriverlessCrocodile Toolkit (read more here). I’d love comments, links to resources related to the theme,… Read More »The Toolkit – Part 1: Foundations (13) – blood and bone
Customer hierarchy (1)
It’s good to keep your products – and I include services as part of product – as focused as possible on the needs of your… Read More »Customer hierarchy (1)
Scissor skills [guest post]
I pride myself on my ability to cut a good straight line. I enjoy the feel of scissors slicing through a fresh piece of paper:… Read More »Scissor skills [guest post]