The Dangers of “Do Something, Anything”

The Dangers of “Do Something, Anything”

“It is not the daily increase but the daily decrease, hack away at the unessential” – Bruce Lee Something that has consistently driven me bonkers in my career is the prevalent obsession with activity over intentional thinking and planning. “Activity bias” is the...
Projects as Pyramid Schemes

Projects as Pyramid Schemes

Projects as Pyramid Schemes Throughout my career, I have come across and been a part of programme / project or operational teams that have been put in nearly impossible situations – the programme is behind schedule or budget, and what ends up often happening is that...
Decide Like  A Human Being

Decide Like A Human Being

I like pens – not necessarily uber expensive Mont Blanc-type pens (the one in this shot is great and only costs £20). I also prefer to take handwritten notes as I find the physical act of writing helps my mind process and remember the content much more effectively....