10 Ways the C-Suite Can Support Agility – John Cutter
I put this quick list together for a COO friend whose company is embarking on a “Lean/Agile Transformation”. She asked: What should I expect? How can I support this? I’ve seen tons of PowerPoint, but the discussion has largely been about what the engineering department will do.
I replied with this list. I think it is important that senior leaders fully understand what is involved in making this work. All too often we direct our focus (and change) on “the teams”. Yes, someone needs to do the work. But they need support.
3 minute read - some great leassons in here not only for Agile or Lean Management transformations, but day to day how we should operate ^ADJ
The four questions to ask when serving on a nonprofit board | McKinsey & Company
Directors need to probe, nudge, and prod to make sure the organization achieves its full potential.
5 minute read - not for profit or for profit Directors need to ask these questions ^ADJ
The Productivity Tricks Of Seven Successful Entrepreneurs
Successful entrepreneurs have a lot of things in common; one is knowing how to make the best use of their time. When the clock is ticking and they are under pressure to deliver, many have a favourite productivity hack to ensure things get done on time. Here, seven entrepreneurs share their tried and tested ways of being more productive.
The Key to Better Cybersecurity: Keep Employee Rules Simple
It’s a common adage that employees are the weak link in corporate cybersecurity. But I believe they are also the best defense, if they are given policies that are easy to follow and not too numerous and complex. Employee security training and best practices need to be user friendly and simple to be effective.
4 minute read - we all need to remember that external and internal IT is about helping the organisation get stuff done! ^ADJ
Bill Gates reveals his 5 favorite books of 2017
Bill Gates reads about 50 books a year, but only a few make his annual list of favourites.
For several years, the Microsoft founder has chosen five titles he enjoyed over the past year and published reviews of them on his Gates Notes blog. Here are his recommendations from 2017.