Insights, lessons, and leadership from The Management Consultant
Issue #5 — 27 July 2025
Business & Technology Insight
Lessons from the Rail Sector: Why Small Wins Build Trust Faster Than Big Promises
Big programmes often fail because they try to prove too much, too soon. In rail digitalisation, pilot sites that deliver visibly earn permission to scale.
Transformation needs proof points. Deliver one real improvement — then amplify it.
💡 Credibility compounds faster than capability.
3 Things I’ve Learnt This Week
1. Trust accelerates transformation. Once earned, it unlocks momentum. 2. Your first success is your best marketing. 3. Simplify status reports. One slide beats ten metrics.
Something Personal
After a week of client travel, I realised how grounding simple routines are — early swim, black coffee, and a quiet hour of planning. Consistency is underrated.
Tool of the Week
Loom – Perfect for async updates and walkthroughs.
🟡 Tip: Use short 2–3 minute videos to explain change impacts to stakeholders — it beats a long email.
This Week's Challenge
What’s one small proof point you can deliver this month to earn confidence in a bigger vision?
Quote of the Week
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” — Arthur Ashe
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