It Works on My Machine: When Passion Becomes Possession
When passion narrows into possession, collaboration starts to feel like interference. This is how good intentions harden into certainty — and how certainty isolates us from the very systems we’re trying to improve.
Amplification vs Attenuation: The Architecture of the Attention Economy
In a world where communication outpaces comprehension, amplification has become the operating model. This piece explores how systems designed for speed and spectacle erode trust — and why the future of progress depends on architectures that value coherence over chaos.
The Behavioural Paradox of Enforced Virtue
Corporate values were meant to unite teams — but when virtue becomes performance, language stops listening. This essay dissects how slogans replace substance, and how clarity can rebuild honest feedback loops.
When Promises Outpace Resources, Dysfunction Wins
Dysfunction doesn’t arrive fully formed — it seeps in when the translation from need to outcome breaks down. Whether it’s a product backlog or a hospital waiting list, the pattern is the same: promises outpace resources, and dysfunction takes hold.
The Audit Trail of Clarity: Tactical Precision in Action
Artefacts may look mundane, but their precision reveals the true health of a system. This article shows how tactical clarity exposes dependencies, strengthens feedback loops, and resists structural drift.
From To-Do Lists to Strategic Debugging Tools
Agile artefacts aren’t just lists — they’re systemic signals. Written well, they reveal flows, dependencies, and bottlenecks. Written poorly, they distort intent and hide flaws.
Survival Guide for Strategic Thinkers
Causation ≠ Correlation. Strategy isn’t trendspotting — it’s flow control. Learn how systems thinkers cut through the noise to steer with clarity.
Strategy Dies Where Navigation Lies
Strategy isn’t a slide deck — it’s the connective tissue behind coherent user experiences. This post traces where it breaks down, and how to see the damage before users feel it.
You’re Not Behind. You’re Out of Sync.
Most productivity advice focuses on your calendar. But real flow comes from syncing with your team — not just managing your time.
Systems Thinking Can Rewire Your Mind
What if your worst productivity habits weren’t flaws — but faulty system loops? This article reframes procrastination, distraction, and mental overload through the lens of systems thinking.