Weekly Reflections
TMC Weekly
Short, sharp weekly reflections on business, technology, leadership and the world of work.
Busy Isn't Productive
End of March and the first quarter of 2026 is done. Looking back, the theme has been consistency. Small habits, maintained daily, have compounded into...
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Your Risk Register Is Lying to You
Spring is arriving and with it a renewed energy for getting things done. I've been using the longer evenings for walks that double as thinking...
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Integration Beats Innovation
I've started a practice of writing three things I'm grateful for at the end of each working day. It sounds like a cliché, but it...
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The Longest Feature List Rarely Wins
I had coffee with a former colleague this week who's recently gone through a career transition. The conversation reminded me how valuable it is to...
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Think Platform, Not Project
March already — the year is flying. I've started using Sunday evenings to plan the week ahead, not in detail, but in terms of themes...
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Automate the Right Thing
I've been reflecting on the balance between ambition and contentment this week. It's easy in consulting to always be chasing the next engagement, the bigger...
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The Best Solution Nobody Bought
I've been making a conscious effort to disconnect from screens in the evening. No email after 7pm, phone in another room. It felt uncomfortable at...
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The Debt You Can't See
Took some time this week to reorganise my home office. It sounds trivial, but the physical environment affects how you think and work. A clear...
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Cloud Migration: Beyond Lift and Shift
February already. Time moves fast when you're busy, which is exactly why I've started a weekly reflection practice. Every Friday afternoon, I spend 20 minutes...
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Cyber Security Isn't an IT Problem
January is nearly done and I'm pleased to report the morning reading habit has stuck. Currently working through a book on systems thinking that's changing...
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The Gap Between Strategy and Reality
I've been experimenting with time-blocking my calendar this month, and the results have been significant. By dedicating specific blocks to deep work, client calls, and...
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Nobody Owns the Data
Took the family out for a long walk this weekend despite the weather. There's something about being outdoors in January that resets your perspective. The...
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AI Moves from Hype to Governance
New year, new habits — or at least that's the plan. I've committed to a morning routine that includes 30 minutes of reading before checking...
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Busy Isn't Productive
End of March and the first quarter of 2026 is done. Looking back, the theme has been consistency. Small habits, maintained daily, have compounded into meaningful changes in how I...
Read issue
Your Risk Register Is Lying to You
Spring is arriving and with it a renewed energy for getting things done. I've been using the longer evenings for walks that double as thinking time. Some of my best...
Read issue
Integration Beats Innovation
I've started a practice of writing three things I'm grateful for at the end of each working day. It sounds like a cliché, but it genuinely shifts perspective from what...
Read issue
The Longest Feature List Rarely Wins
I had coffee with a former colleague this week who's recently gone through a career transition. The conversation reminded me how valuable it is to maintain relationships beyond immediate professional...
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Think Platform, Not Project
March already — the year is flying. I've started using Sunday evenings to plan the week ahead, not in detail, but in terms of themes and priorities. What are the...
Read issue
Automate the Right Thing
I've been reflecting on the balance between ambition and contentment this week. It's easy in consulting to always be chasing the next engagement, the bigger client, the more complex programme....
Read issue
The Best Solution Nobody Bought
I've been making a conscious effort to disconnect from screens in the evening. No email after 7pm, phone in another room. It felt uncomfortable at first — what if something...
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The Debt You Can't See
Took some time this week to reorganise my home office. It sounds trivial, but the physical environment affects how you think and work. A clear desk, good lighting, and everything...
Read issue
Cloud Migration: Beyond Lift and Shift
February already. Time moves fast when you're busy, which is exactly why I've started a weekly reflection practice. Every Friday afternoon, I spend 20 minutes reviewing what went well, what...
Read issue
Cyber Security Isn't an IT Problem
January is nearly done and I'm pleased to report the morning reading habit has stuck. Currently working through a book on systems thinking that's changing how I approach problem diagnosis....
Read issue
The Gap Between Strategy and Reality
I've been experimenting with time-blocking my calendar this month, and the results have been significant. By dedicating specific blocks to deep work, client calls, and admin, I'm finding I'm more...
Read issue
Nobody Owns the Data
Took the family out for a long walk this weekend despite the weather. There's something about being outdoors in January that resets your perspective. The cold forces you to be...
Read issue
AI Moves from Hype to Governance
New year, new habits — or at least that's the plan. I've committed to a morning routine that includes 30 minutes of reading before checking emails. Only a week in,...
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