14 March 2022
Leading Virtual Teams - Book Review
I’m always on the lookout to improve both myself and my team's daily work, so when I came across a book entitled Leading Virtual Teams by the Harvard Business Review, it really caught my eye.
Book Review
Book Reviews - These are the books that I've read and reviewed that I think are worth sharing.
3 August 2020
Book Review - Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and Devops
During my morning coffee session, I came across the book - Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and Devops, and the title of the book instantly drew me in.
26 March 2020
The People Manager: A Guide for the First Time Manager - has been published!
The People Manager is the book I wrote with Jo Root to help first-time managers handle one-to-ones, team conflict and the challenges of a new role.
12 October 2017
Book Review: The New CSS Layout
I’ll be the first to raise my hand and admit that my CSS skills are about as stinky as the stinkiest egg sandwich. I just about manage to get by and normally rely on frameworks such as Material Design Lite or my colleagues for advice. This is why I
15 September 2016
Book Review: ReWork
My review of ReWork focuses on its short, unconventional business lessons, especially hiring, honest leadership and making working hours better, not longer.
25 July 2016
Book Review: Business for Punks
My review of James Watt's Business for Punks explores BrewDog's unconventional marketing and the lessons on small-business finances and building teams.
28 June 2016
Book Review: Leading by Sir Alex Ferguson
My review of Sir Alex Ferguson's Leading looks at discipline, encouragement and preparation, and what business teams can take from his football experience.