A framework for Digital Architecture

The two-by-two matrix is the stock-in-trade of the management consulting industry. There's a reason for that - they are generally pretty useful, and help to put a bit of classification onto things that helps conversations about what to do next. As mentioned in my previous post, there are a number of technology architecture frameworks that … Continue reading A framework for Digital Architecture

Becoming a digital architect

Update - November 2015 - I've recently revised the Digital Architecture model Just before the Christmas break I wrote an article that explained why I think we are entering a new phase for technology where everyone needs to be able to understand something of the architecture of technology within the businesses they operate to make … Continue reading Becoming a digital architect

We are all architects now

Every day it seems I can barely move in the world of the Internet without another big blurb about how software and developers are changing the world. Can you humour me for a moment so that we can lance that particular boil? For every Facebook or Twitter or whatever other clever doo-dad, there's a BBC … Continue reading We are all architects now

Yearnote 2013

Well, that was quite a year. This time last year I was musing on a previous 12 months of quite substantial change - but it's been nothing in comparison to 2013. Leaping from the Corporate employee world into setting up stamp London, it's been quite a journey. Whilst the new business is certainly taking longer … Continue reading Yearnote 2013

Weeknote 177: the fog

Achievements this week included: - great conversations with @ChrisHoskin - @theLinkedInMan - and @blooders - at last getting some time to look at MailChimp to set up proper mailing lists for #socialCEO - and also this blog - some time spent defining a change management approach for agencies - and a play around with 123Dapp.com … Continue reading Weeknote 177: the fog

Weeknote 176: nets begin to appear

Achievements this week included: - the selection, installation and decoration of the Ballantine Family Christmas Tree (to much toddler excitement) - some preparation work for the January #socialCEO survey (two great senior execs now lined up to talk about how they get value from social networks) - the first #socialCEO top ten index begins to … Continue reading Weeknote 176: nets begin to appear

Weeknote 174: the waiting game

Achievements this week included: - great conversations with Jerry @ Arcus... - continuing conversations with @talksy... - a thought provoking morning at the @chinwag... - and the opportunity to do a bit of mentoring for others Next week: closing down some leads, and a trip to Verona to celebrate birthdays

Weeknote 173: serendipity-doo-dah

Achievements this week included: - some rethinking and repositioning for the agency evolution work - fab chats with Amelia at North Highland... - ... old BBC chum Tamsen... - ... https://twitter.com/intchallenge... - ... https://twitter.com/timkitchi... - and a fun morning at the Ochre House event - some conversations in Golden Square - and a leaking bath (long story...) … Continue reading Weeknote 173: serendipity-doo-dah