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    The KPI Is Not the Work

    May 23, 2026
  • The KPI Is Not the Work
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    The KPI Is Not the Work

    May 23, 2026

    I once worked with a race engineer who raced, coached,…

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    Showdown at the OKR Corral

    May 16, 2026

    You need to set goals for the whole town

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    Stoic Principles for Modern Leadership

    May 9, 2026

    What living rich white guys should learn from a long-dead…

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    A Kindness Practise

    May 2, 2026

    Reflections on being kind

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    Thank You

    May 1, 2026

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    When SMART Goals Fall Short: The CLEAR Alternative

    Apr 25, 2026

    Imagine rowing across the Atlantic ocean. Why would anyone want…

  • Getting HARD: Beyond SMART Goals
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    Getting HARD: Beyond SMART Goals

    Apr 18, 2026

    One of the unsubstantiated certainties that comes experience and advancing…

  • SMART Goals: What Are They Good For?
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    SMART Goals: What Are They Good For?

    Apr 11, 2026

    It’s not that I don’t like SMART goals, I just…

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Practical Managers

I write mostly about technology, leadership, project management, culture and communication.

Former Cold War signals officer, C4ISR project manager, strategic planner. Currently writing for myself and editing for others, with a little executive/life coaching for select clients.

In my spare time I renovate farm houses, restore motorcycles and boats, walk my dog and dance in the kitchen with my partner and sweetie.

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    The KPI Is Not the Work

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