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Prioritising Clarity: The Essential Ingredient for Effective AI Decision-Making

In the world of AI implementation, clarity in decision-making matters more than the technology itself. Organisations frequently find themselves stuck between competing options, conflicting priorities, and ambiguous outcomes.

13 April 2026 GNR Media 5 min read

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How to Clarify Your AI Strategy: A Practical Framework for Business Leaders

The pressure to move on AI is real. Boards are asking questions, competitors are making announcements, and leadership teams are expected to have a position. But for most…

27 March 2026 GNR Media 6 min read

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What makes an AI leader worth following

Whatever else an AI leader does, the destination is business value. But the real challenge is getting people to embrace and use AI in meaningful ways-and that's where leadership shows up.

7 October 2025 Amit Singh 5 min read

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You Can't Build a Modern Organisation on a Legacy Mindset

It's not the tools. It's not the people. It's the underlying operating model – the way IT is structured to work. If your team is running today's tech on yesterday's ways of working, of course it feels like you're stuck.

12 June 2025 Amit Singh 3 min read

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Don't Build on Sand: Why Your Cloud & Security Foundations Matter

While everyone's racing to experiment with large language models, the real game-changer - agentic AI - is already on the horizon. It's about whether your organisation's cloud environment, security posture, and leadership mindset can handle the autonomy you're about to unleash.

16 May 2025 Amit Singh 3 min read

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From IT Operator to Strategic Leader

IT leaders who are seen as advisors rather than order-takers have greater influence, more control over priorities, and a stronger voice in shaping business strategy. A modern IT operating model is critical for moving IT away from transactional support and towards value-driven outcomes.

13 February 2025 Amit Singh 3 min read

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What Makes a Great IT Leader in 2025?

As an IT leader in 2025, you face intense pressure to deliver results. The leaders who thrive under this pressure are those who master three high-impact practices: strategic thinking, a coaching minds

14 January 2025 Amit Singh 5 min read

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How a Pre-Mortem Analysis Can Save Your Projects

"Yeah, I knew that wasn’t going to work." "Yeah, I had a feeling they were going to push back." We’ve all heard these frustrating phrases, often muttered when a project is already off the rails. These

25 November 2024 Amit Singh 4 min read

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Consulting Crossroads: Why We needed a new approach

The consulting industry is at a crossroads. Traditional models, built on outdated frameworks and one-size-fits-all solutions, struggle to keep pace with today’s dynamic business environment. With info

13 November 2024 Amit Singh 3 min read

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Plans are worthless but planning is everything

"Plans are worthless, but planning is everything." This memorable quote from Dwight D. Eisenhower captures a vital truth...

8 November 2024 Amit Singh 5 min read

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Invest in tech the way you invest your money

In today’s fast-paced digital world, a common question from IT leaders and business owners is how to choose the right technologies to invest in. It’s an important decision that can shape the future of

20 October 2024 Amit Singh 5 min read

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“Majority Rules” is a path to Mediocrity

Just because the majority agrees on something doesn’t mean it’s the best course of action. In fact, some of the most groundbreaking strategies are initially unpopular or misunderstood.

6 October 2024 Amit Singh 5 min read

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The Essence of Strategy is Choosing What Not To Do

In the fast-paced and information-saturated world we live in today, the art of strategy creation is more crucial than ever.

28 September 2024 Amit Singh 5 min read

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The Hidden Dangers of SaaS Proliferation

By taking a proactive approach to SaaS management and updating governance practices, organisations can reap the benefits of these powerful tools while minimising risk and ensuring long-term success.

15 September 2024 Amit Singh 4 min read

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The True Measure of Leadership for CIOs: Impact Beyond Presence

For CIOs and IT leaders, the responsibility of steering an organisation’s technology strategy is immense.

6 September 2024 Amit Singh 3 min read

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The Silent Killer of Organisational Change: Misaligned Executive Sponsorship

In the world of organisational change, we often focus on the nuts and bolts - strategy, processes, technology - while overlooking one of the most critical factors for success: executive sponsorship.

1 September 2024 Amit Singh 4 min read

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Building a Culture of Innovation: Focus on Effort, Not Just Outcomes

At its core, innovation is about doing something that’s never been done before. It’s about venturing into uncharted territory, trying something new, and learning along the way.

25 August 2024 Amit Singh 4 min read

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Your IT Roadmap Should Be a Product Roadmap

In the fast-paced world of technology, where change is the only constant, the traditional approach to IT strategy is no longer sufficient.

20 August 2024 Amit Singh 5 min read

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When Technology Outpaces Policy: Navigating the new AI risks for IT and other executives

The rapid adoption of generative AI technologies, like ChatGPT, is driven by an extremely low barrier to entry. AI tools are now at the fingertips of all staff within organisations.

24 July 2024 David Robb 4 min read

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Getting Rubber on the Road with Strategy Execution

Executing your technology strategy is about more than just implementing technical solutions. It’s about building robust systems, investing in organisational change, and ensuring strong leadership and governance.

27 May 2024 Amit Singh 3 min read

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The Four Keys to Technology Strategy Success

Formulating a vision is more than just an exercise in creativity. It’s about opening oneself to new ideas and perspectives.

20 May 2024 Amit Singh 4 min read

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The One Overlooked Reason To Understand Your Technology Current State

Understanding your technology’s current state in business terms is not just a technical exercise; it’s a strategic necessity.

13 May 2024 Amit Singh 4 min read

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Is your IT strategy failing?

Did you know that 53% of IT strategies fail to deliver on their objectives? The key to success lies not just in creating a strategy but in how well it’s communicated.

2 May 2024 Amit Singh 2 min read