I am a Startup
In a recent update to the executive management team in my organization, I was asked to brief them on my group’s activities and plans. We are a new…
Smartphones have become boring. And That’s Good.
The recent announcements by Apple warning about poor sales of its iPhone, and the subsequent commentaries about market saturation for smartphones, is an interesting evolution in the digital…
There is No Such Thing as a Digital Strategy
Let me say it again. There is no such thing as a Digital Strategy. Honestly. If you think your organization needs a new digital strategy in 2019, then…
Has Blockchain Lost its Mojo?
The interest and excitement around blockchain technology seems to know no bounds. Every day I see new articles, companies, and announcements declaring its virtues. Even watching the TV…
The Slow Pace of Digital Transformation in Business Schools
Business Schools are struggling to keep pace with the digital business world. Observers point to the sterile teaching methods, the scale and composition of cohorts, and outdated content…
Talking to Technology
One of the interesting threads running through digital disruption is our changing relationship with technology. As its “separateness” from our lives changes and evolves, we challenge our sense…
Hey Dude, Where’s My Data?
Taking back control and ownership of your data has recently become very fashionable. Worrying about online data management has long been a concern. From privacy and security of…
Finding a Fit for Wearables
A couple of weeks ago my 16 year old son was given an Apple Watch by his uncle as a present. He was excited to open the box….
Does WeWork Work?
In setting up the new INDEX team at the University of Exeter, we very much see ourselves as a startup. A startup inside a big corporation. That means…
Digital Transformation Means Navigating Both Near and Far
The trouble with digital transformation is that it is so easy to get carried away. There are many extraordinary technological developments to be investigated. From iPhones to dones….