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Lessons in leadership from running a startup
There is no better leadership training than building a startup from scratch. Here's what I learned.
What the Privatised Railway Got Right: Fares
Train fares are a disaster, right?
Well, not wrong!
But before we throw the baby out with the bathwater, worth checking for some good principles amongst the mess.
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.
The Transport Productivity Puzzle
London is one of the highest productivity cities in Europe, and has some of the best transport.
Other cities in Britain are some of the lowest productivity, and have the worst transport.
Seems obvious these things are linked... but how to prove it?
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.
The Freewheeling Blog and Podcast Returns in September
The Freewheeling blog and podcast will return in September, with a particular focus on moving forwards faster.
The Pedways that nearly destroyed the city
Pedways were meant to transform the City of London. It nearly happened.
The Potential for Coaches
Coaches have the potential to be a much bigger part of public transport than they currently are
Lessons from an accidental journalist
Even as a temporary blogger, I’ve learned some fascinating lessons about modern media
The Tragic Missed Opportunity of Cornwall
Cornwall buses are now superb. But without joint marketing and pricing, they don’t work for customers
Public Transport may not always be seen as the green option
The public can't tell between diesel and electric trains, but they can tell if their own car is electric. Is the transport industry complacent on carbon?
Talking to 30 customers a week
Senior managers need to get out there and talk to their customers