I should have done this two weeks ago Digging into Mary Meeker’s 2016 Internet Trends report (thus thoughtfully saving you a 213 page trawl through its content), I initially saw material for three blogs. The one you’ve just started was originally first cab off the...
As we’ve covered the last couple of weeks, launching a new website can be a great learning process. But more than that, it’s an opportunity to launch new ideas and thinking. In my case, it’s meant the chance to put into practice an idea I’ve had in development for a...
I’ve been rebuilding the Generator website over the last few weeks. It’s been great, the site itself is simple, but it’s given me some good insight. Enough in fact to deliver three blogs. This week, something we all should avoid – the saggy middle… or custom...
In the last couple of weeks I hope I’ve sold you on two key thoughts: Half the battle is turning up The battle is less bruising when you’re talking with old clients We talked last week about some things you could discuss with your old clients. But rather than call...
Almost a year ago in this blog, I reviewed Strategy Rules: Five Timeless Lessons from Bill Gates, Andy Grove, and Steve Jobs. As a legendary CEO (of Intel), and all-round godfather of Silicon Valley, I found Andy Grove’s thoughts on strategy provocative and promised...
Here’s a short checklist of smart, foolproof ways to mitigate uncertainty at your next big business case presentation. 1, Do the hard work and prep all possible outcomes in advance. 2, Tick off all your stakeholders well before the presentation. 3, Walk through every...
