Why the Atlassian restructure is the defining case study of how companies are getting the AI transition wrong — and what the alternative looks like. What happened with the Atlassian layoffs in March 2026? On March 11, 2026, Atlassian cut 1,600 jobs — 10% of its workforce — to fund an AI pivot and strengthen […]
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I’ve been thinking a lot about career development lately. Not just because it’s a hot topic — but because the urgency is real. In the early days of my business, I focused my energy on helping people find clarity, confidence, and direction in their careers. Fast-forward to today, and that work has taken on a
Why implementing AI is one of the most complex change strategies your business will ever face In the last newsletter we talked about failed AI pilots.Poor data. Unrealistic expectations. Dodgy use cases. But here’s the truth I don’t hear enough: Most AI failures aren’t technical – they’re human. It’s not the tool that breaks. It’s
AI Won’t Fail Your Business – But Your Rollout Might Read More »
In a recent keynote, I used a generative AI tool called Suno to create a piece of music on the spot — live, in front of a corporate audience. The result? Shock, awe, and a few misty eyes. Not because the tune was perfect (it wasn’t). But because the process was so powerful, so immediate
🎶 Can AI Make Us Feel More Than Humans Can? Read More »
The temptation is real. You’ve seen the headlines. You’ve heard the buzz. And now your exec team wants a custom AI solution that transforms the business, reduces headcount, and delivers triple-digit ROI—yesterday. But here’s the truth most consultants won’t tell you: Most custom AI projects fail. The smartest AI strategy might already be sitting inside
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A real life example of #strategyactivation in action. What the least likely employee in a cheese manufacturing plant in Idaho taught me about human performance. Thanks Laura Staples for another wonderful conversation. Interested in designing or activating your strategy? DM me to see how we can help.
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🌪 “In the Age of the Polycrisis, the greatest risk is standing still.” Climate. Geopolitics. Supply chains. Tech disruption. AI. Trust erosion. We’re navigating a stack of challenges — and innovation isn’t optional. It’s survival. 💡 Case in point: CTL CommunicationsAt the start of COVID‑19 in early 2020, CTL — a UK-based corporate events company
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This week I’m doing something a bit different — demonstrating Google’s VEO, the new frontier in text-to-video AI. It’s breathtaking. It’s powerful. And it raises serious questions. Because just as we marvel at the creativity and convenience of tools like VEO, we’re also stepping into a world where seeing is no longer believing. 🔍 Enter
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Sometimes the smallest things can make all the difference in unleashing individual pride, performance and productivity. Sometimes the small things are big things and vice versa. Laura Staples gives a real life example of how to motivate even the most jaded employees doing the very mundane work. Interested in designing or activating your strategy? DM
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In the past 12 months, AI has gone from boardroom buzzword to boardroom elephant. And while most leaders recognise that AI will change how we work, few are fully prepared for what that means in practice. The debate has been loud and polarising: The truth? Well that’s somewhere in the middle. We’re entering an era
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