Innovation in a time of crisis is all about speed…but also requires direction
An important and thoughtful piece this week by Roan Conway from the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) reminding us that speed is just one of the levers for innovation. https://medium.com/iipp-blog/purpose-driven-innovation-in-a-time-of-covid-19-296e9d05cb He points out that a lot of the rhetoric from the UK government is quite rightly about the urgent need for […]
Call for proposals for DEAS Network+ Covid-19 Charity/Voluntary Sector Projects 2020
The DEAS Network+ are inviting proposals for Covid-19 related Digitally Enhanced Advanced Services (DEAS) based research with the potential for rapid impact in the voluntary and charity sector. Proposals should be up to £5k (FEC) with projects lasting 6 months or less. Proposals may come from any discipline. An explanatory webinar will take place on […]
The Invincible Company
Just released in the last few days is the latest book by Alex Osterwalder and Yves Pigneur entitled “The Invincible Company: How to constantly reinvent your organization with inspiration from the worlds best business models”. https://www.strategyzer.com/books/the-invincible-company In line with their previous books, this builds on their success with the business model canvas to explore its […]
Helping Out in Digital Jersey’s COVID-19 Challenge
We are delighted to announce that Professor Alan Brown has been announced as a judge in Digital Jersey’s COVID-19 hackathon taking place this week. Professor Brown joins a distinguished panel that will be assessing the entries to decide who is awarded support from a £30,000 prize pool. Jersey is home to many skilled digital professionals […]
Community and Public Service Post-COVID
On 17th April I participated in a TechUK panel of people considering the impact COVID-19 is having on local public services, together with the themes that will be very important in shaping our Place-based post-COVID future. I was joined by Paul Brewer, Director for Digital & Resources, Adur & Worthing Councils, Helen Gerling, Managing Director, […]
Living through a digital revolution – what’s next for large established organisations?
Just published at Digital Leaders, Professor Alan Brown has been considering the implications of the current crisis on digital transformation at Large Established Organizations (LEOs). For LEOs the impact of moving to digital ways of working is a complex journey. With all such change, major barriers must be addressed, especially for LEOs. Overcoming inertia, dealing […]
From Big Tech Platforms to Digital Utilities
Now published on the Digital Leaders platform, Professor Alan Brown has been considering the implications of the current crisis on digital technology platforms, and some of the lessons that can be drawn from this. Digital Leaders is a shared professional online space and face-to-face programme promoting digital transformation best practices that has a subscriber list […]
Wanted: Someone brave enough to fill the biggest job in government digital transformation
After being left vacant for two years, one of the biggest jobs in government tech could soon be filled. But candidates face a long list of challenges. In this article, Professor Mark Thompson provides his thoughts and guidance on the UK Government’s digital transformation and priorities for the incoming Chief Digital and Information Officer. (This […]
What’s On Your Innovation Bookshelf? Getting Started On Your Corporate Innovation Journey
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been working with a corporate innovation team to help breath life into some really interesting internal project ideas. Lots of interesting challenges have to be faced in the corporate world to move from the daily grind and status quo toward a more agile, flexible work environment. Where do you […]
The Digital Revolution is Powered By Software – For Good and Bad
I don’t really hold with conspiracy theories. Much more often than not you’ll find that underneath the surface is a large slice of misinformation, serendipity, and incompetence. So I was not surprised to read this article from Wired on the situation at Huawei: https://www.wired.com/story/huawei-threat-isnt-backdoors-its-bugs/ From my experience of many years working in software development and […]
