Staying Technology Relevant
Fifty episodes in, and the core message still holds: staying technology relevant isn’t just about tools—it’s about mindset. This post…
Business Strategy
Overview of PIPEDA
This post explores Canada's current privacy landscape, highlighting the limitations of PIPEDA and the growing demand for reform. With comparisons…
Chat-based Organizations
Email, chat, and video calls each have strengths—and using the wrong tool at the wrong time slows everyone down. Think…
Existential Threats
Existential threats are inevitable—what matters is how organizations perceive and respond to them. From Blockbuster to Intel, history shows that…
Fear of Learning Something New
Mastery isn’t about expertise—it’s about the drive to keep learning. While being the go-to person in a niche can feel…
Impostor Syndrome
Impostor syndrome can silently affect even the most capable people in your organization. In high-performing teams facing fast-changing environments, the…
Reflections on Working Remotely
Reflecting on months of remote work, it's clear that while cloud tools made the transition seamless, the real shift was…
Failure is Okay
Innovation demands risk—and with it, failure. Instead of fearing mistakes, organizations should view them as vital steps toward discovery. Progress…
Planned Disasters to Build Resiliency
Crisis shouldn’t be the only catalyst for change. By simulating disruptions in a controlled way—like internet outages or supply chain…
When the Business is the Bottleneck
When tech teams can move faster than the business, strategy becomes the bottleneck. Applying Agile and Lean principles—like OKRs and…
Custom Development
Off-the-shelf software can’t always meet the unique needs of a business. When configuration becomes a barrier and compromise isn’t an…
New Microsoft 365 offerings and Name Changes
Microsoft has introduced personal and family Microsoft 365 subscriptions and renamed several business license tiers, simplifying the ecosystem and making…