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The Sun is always above the clouds

The Sun is always above the clouds

There may be dark clouds on the horizon with rising costs and tighter margins and many businesses, particularly in the UK, are rethinking how they get things done. ☀️ But the sun is always above those clouds! Now more than ever, flexibility matters. That’s why many...
The Known Unknowns

The Known Unknowns

“Known unknowns” are that grey area which causes the most trouble in digital transformation. This is Dromore Lough in Co. Clare on the South West coast of Ireland. My 9 year old niece was wanting to paddle in and get one of the water lilies. It looked...
Be like a bee, not a fly.

Be like a bee, not a fly.

The other day a big bumble bee flew into my office through the open window. It did some exploring, meandered around a little then left very clearly knowing how it got in and how to get out. Despite its size, and shape I was amazed how nimble (dare I use the word...
Don’t get left behind when the tide turns.

Don’t get left behind when the tide turns.

I love boats, beaches and harbours. In fact most things sea related! A lone boat, grounded and stuck, not because it’s broken, but because it wasn’t ready to move when the tide changed. It’s a reminder I often see in business too. Shifts in customer expectations,...
Every sunset brings a promise of a new dawn.

Every sunset brings a promise of a new dawn.

The view from my office window a few nights ago. In business and in life, sunsets are a powerful reminder that endings can be beautiful. Whether it’s closing a project, wrapping up a tough week, or stepping away from something that no longer serves you,...