Disjointed thinking causes UK fuel shortage

Panic and carry on

The recent, self-induced, fuel shortage is a clear example of an emergent system. Although the effects are similar to the UK fuel crisis of 2000, the dynamics are very different. Panic buying is a classic Systems archetype, usually described as The Tragedy of the Commons, whereby the actions of individuals compromise each other and the general whole.

For the past READ MORE

“The annals of every organisation are littered with the broken bones of well-intentioned commitments…”

“The annals of every organisation are littered with the broken bones of well-intentioned commitments made by new managers”

– Colin Beveridge READ MORE

New media needs new mindsets

New media needs new mindsets. It’s absolutely important that we stop trying to shoe-horn our old ways of business thinking into the connected world – especially in terms of communication and marketing. We have moved into the era of engagement, which is probably why broadcasters are struggling to keep pace Tweet

Time to disintermediate IT recruitment?

I am very sceptical when I see yet READ MORE

Free to attend CIO Event, British Library, London 18th April 2012

Every CIO's Guide to Managing Risk

This seminar takes an objective look at the risks associated with IT applications and software projects, and offers practical guidance on how you can reduce risks and maximise your chances of delivering business benefits.

It will provide you with an essential guide to the core principles of good risk mitigation for IT transformation programmes. 18 April 2012, 2pm – READ MORE

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