All BLOG posts
Why AI could be the saviour of public transport – if we let it
This is one of the most important posts I’ve written so far.
AI is coming but will it help us or hinder us? That depends on how we react.
Online tools used by Startups but which Corporates can use
The online tools used by startups that can help corporate innovation.
Join the Dot2Dots: A Case Study In too big, too fast
A story about why focusing on the business case (and not the business) can end up costing money.
In this story, the result was that decisions were escalated up not down, and failure cost much more than it needed to.
Lessons in leadership from running a startup
There is no better leadership training than building a startup from scratch. Here's what I learned.
Large Organisations Can Become Agile
Across the Western World, large organisations are finding it harder to make decisions.
But there's a toolbox out there to fix this and get businesses moving again.
On time, On Budget - and Fast
The secret to getting things done quickly and cheaply lies in how organisations are run.
I know - I've been part of a team that's done it.
Why I’ve Quit Twitter, Why You Should Too - And Why Social Media Should be Regulated
Staying on Twitter means providing free content and monetisation for Elon Musk.
In my first Freewheeling blog post for three years, I argue that it's time to quit Twitter and for regulators to end its monopoly.
Talking to 30 customers a week
Senior managers need to get out there and talk to their customers
My Favourite Posts so far
Many of my posts are topical, but some are timeless.
Here are some of my favourite posts.
Transport isn’t just about transport - it’s also about feelings
Public transport operators need to become better at emotional engagement
How to get more private capital into transport
Government wants better transport. Is more private capital the answer?
Rebranding is generally a bad idea
Changing logo is generally a waste of money and a distraction
Mobility isn’t software
MaaS won’t revolutionise transport because transport economics are different from software economics
What next for the PLCs?
What does the future hold for the transport PLCs in the new world?
How corporates can work better with startups
Startups can add a lot of value to corporates, but they need to adjust how they work to make it work
Let’s talk about spacs
Will SPACS herald a wave of well-capitalised, well-disciplined listed startups providing innovation and disruption to transport?