Increasingly, when we talk about software systems we actually mean distributed software systems. They live on the network, in the cloud. They are not standalone.… Read More »Building Better Software through Observability
I went to see the Stones last night. Yes the Rolling Stones. They were very good but the real show was on our side of… Read More »How to Commit like Keith and Mick
This week, something remarkable happened. The English Test Cricket Team won a game against India that they really shouldn’t have won. They did it despite… Read More »Reimagining the High Performing Team
This week on Automation for the Nation I discuss Thinking In Systems and Change Management, talking about systems complexity and systems change. How do we… Read More »Thinking in Systems & Change Management
Throughout my career, I’ve built engineering toolchains to help software development teams deliver higher quality software, more quickly, with less fuss. I’ve also worked hard… Read More »How to get DevOps Insights You Can Trust
The engineer has a mindset which leaps on solutions. Because of the way that we are wired, our solution-orientation makes us sometimes harder to approach… Read More »Engineering vs Product Management
Core to my business is the way that leaders understand and apply technology. This takes three forms. Firstly, most importantly, is acknowledging that you already… Read More »Learning to Lead Through Technology
Are you in the charity sector? Are you in the retail sector? Are you in communications? Are you in the banking sector? Are you in… Read More »Does Your Sector Matter?
Easier to spot in others, harder to spot in our own schedule. Busywork (n): Being so focussed on doing the things that we do, that… Read More »Identifying The Busywork
Do you ever feel like there’s no time to stop to make things better? Even when things are going great, do you ever consider how… Read More »When You’re Too Busy Too Think About The Future