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In a recent tender proposal we were asked what lessons we have learned from previous projects that will help the proposed project succeed. I have shared my response below in the hope that it might be of some interest: • … Continue reading →

Much of my current role involves supporting clients in the HE sector, and every year I look forward to the UCISA Leadership Conference that brings together IT colleagues and thought leaders from the sector. This year the conference invites us … Continue reading →

One of Feed Leeds newest and most exciting partners is going great guns. Growing Better is a social enterprise dedicated to better mental health through growing edible produce. As recently as March… Source: Growing Better all the time!

I was recently watching a presentation by Tim O’Reilly on “Government as a platform” (from back in 2010 I think), and found myself wondering what it might be like to use that metaphor in the organisation that I currently work … Continue reading →

I have a problem with new ideas – which is simply that in all likelihood they are not. A new idea is likely to be: -an idea that has evolved due to contact with it’s external environment (including other ideas) … Continue reading →

This post explores how structure, culture and governance in post-1992 Universities conspire against innovative and agile leadership. Most post-1992 Universities have moved from being a Council-owned Polytechnic to a University. Public sector culture and traditions can remain strong, and embedded … Continue reading →

More than a year after we started out, the textbook on SOA Governance that I am one of the authors of has finally been published: http://www.amazon.com/SOA-Governance-Governing-Premise-Service-Oriented/dp/0138156751/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1306074839&sr=1-1-fkmr1 A lot of credit for my involvement in the book is due to the … Continue reading →

I recently came across a prayer that struck a chord. Part of it is as follows: “Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference.” It … Continue reading →