Jan 16 · 5 min read · The Myth of Urgency In many technology organisations, innovation is treated as a function of urgency. Deadlines tighten.Pressure increases.Expectations rise. The assumption is simple: if people are pushed hard enough, creativity will follow. Charles ...
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Jan 12 · 4 min read · Focus Is Not a Personal Skill When delivery stalls, the first accusation is often a lack of focus. Teams are told to: Prioritise better Multitask less Execute more cleanly Charles Duhigg’s Smarter, Faster, Better challenges this framing directly...
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Jul 3, 2025 · 3 min read · “If you touch it, own it — and leave it better than you found it.” That’s the essence of the Beyoncé Rule — a powerful internal mantra used at Google that pushes engineers toward excellence, ownership, and long-term code quality. Named after the lege...
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