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I bid farewell to the Scottish Highlands and rain-soaked moors and embarked on my journey across the Atlantic. Destination? Orlando, Florida – the land of globally recognized mice, magic, and its fair share of political turmoil, where I was to make my international speaking debut at Agile 2023, the annual conference held from the 24th […]

In 2019, the European Union passed the European Accessibility Act, a comprehensive piece of legislation designed to improve accessibility for people with disabilities across a broad range of products and services. The primary goal of this Act is to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to everyday products and services, removing barriers that […]

The apprenticeship levy is a government initiative designed to support businesses in developing their workforce through apprenticeships and training programmes. It aims to encourage organisations to invest in upskilling and reskilling their employees to meet evolving industry demands. This levy is essentially a tax on employers, calculated based on their annual wage bill, which is […]

In recent years, cloud computing has become the backbone of modern technology infrastructure, enabling vast computational resources and storage capabilities that were once unimaginable. This transformation has allowed for the rapid development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) models across a wide range of applications, from virtual assistants and personalized recommendations to advanced image recognition […]

The United Kingdom is currently facing a significant digital skills shortage across many industries. This shortage is particularly pronounced in areas related to data, technology, and digital transformation. Despite increasing demand for data-driven insights and digital innovation, organisations often struggle to find ready-skilled talent to meet their needs. Forecasts indicate that by 2030, digital skills […]

Kinkeeping is a concept that describes a specific type of emotional labor performed primarily within domestic and family settings. It involves the work required to maintain and strengthen family relationships, ensuring ongoing communication, coordination, and support among family members. The term was first introduced in 1985 by sociologist Carolyn Rosenthal in her article “Kinkeeping in […]

A product roadmap is a strategic planning document that communicates the vision, direction, priorities, and progress of a product over time. It acts as a high-level, visual summary, aligning all stakeholders around short- and long-term goals. At its core, a product roadmap transforms the abstract elements of strategy into a clear, actionable plan. It outlines […]

Projects are the engines of change within organisations. They represent focused, time-limited efforts to create specific outcomes, such as launching a new product, improving internal systems, or expanding into new markets. As businesses face evolving challenges, projects provide a framework for transformation, allowing organisations to respond to change swiftly and strategically. Projects as Tools for […]

Artificial intelligence has rapidly become a transformative force within the workplace, offering unprecedented opportunities for employees to enhance their productivity and streamline routine tasks. By automating repetitive and time-consuming activities, AI enables workers to focus on higher-value, intellectually stimulating tasks that require creativity, judgment, and emotional intelligence. This shift not only improves individual job satisfaction […]

For many people, apprenticeships have traditionally been seen as an alternative route for those who might not choose the conventional path of university education. Degree apprenticeships, in particular, are often unknown or misunderstood. Yet, they represent a powerful option that combines working and learning at a high academic level. Understanding the true nature of degree […]

Ransomware attacks have become a recurring headline in recent years, with new high-profile cases emerging on an almost weekly basis. The recent wave targeting UK retailers is just the latest example of a broader, global trend. While the frequency and scale of these incidents are shocking, they are not surprising to cybersecurity professionals. Instead, these […]

In today’s digital and physical world, the concept of hostile reconnaissance has become increasingly important to understand. Organizations and individuals are often warned to follow cybersecurity best practices such as locking their workstations, maintaining a clear desk, and exercising caution about what they share on social media. While these warnings are frequent, the underlying reasons […]

Generative AI systems have revolutionized how machines create text, images, and other content by learning from vast amounts of data. These models generate outputs based on patterns found in the data they are trained on. While this capability is impressive, it comes with a significant challenge: the outputs can reflect and amplify biases present in […]

The field of learning and development (L&D) is currently experiencing a vigorous debate about the importance of adopting approaches that are firmly rooted in evidence rather than merely following trends or preferences. While this call for evidence-based practices might seem obvious at first glance, it becomes more complex upon closer examination. The reality is that […]

The comparison between data and oil has become a popular metaphor in recent years, and for good reason. Both are valuable, both drive industries forward, and both require refinement to become truly useful. However, there are some fundamental differences that make data not only a valuable commodity but an exponentially growing one. Unlike oil, data […]