The Technology Executive

The Great Convergence: Why IT and HR Are Becoming One I’ve spent the better part of three decades in boardrooms and server rooms, advising organizations from NGOs to global Fortune 500s. In that time, I’ve seen countless trends come and go. But what I’m observing now isn’t a fleeting fad; it’s a fundamental, structural shift in how businesses operate. The traditional, rigid walls between internal service departments—most notably Information Technology and Human Resources—are dissolving. This isn’t just an academic thought experiment. It's a strategic evolution, driven by a long-standing pursuit of efficiency and now supercharged by the maturation of artificial intelligence. We are witnessing the birth of a unified internal services model, a convergence that will redefine the employee experience and reshape the very nature of corporate support functions. If you're still managing IT and HR in entirely separate silos, you're not just operating on an outdated model; you're ...

Enterprise Deployment Disasters: Why Good Technology Still Fails in 2025 For decades, companies have poured billions into enterprise systems like ERP, CRM, and HR platforms. Yet, in 2025, large-scale deployments still routinely fail, exceeding budgets, falling behind schedule, and ultimately disappointing stakeholders. Despite decades of lessons learned and technological advancements, the same fundamental challenges persist. This isn't a technology problem; it's a people and process problem. Here’s why these same disasters keep happening, and what can be done to fix them. Common Persistent Challenges Resistance to Change: Employees often resist new systems due to unfamiliarity, fear of job disruption, or a preference for existing processes, impacting system adoption and effectiveness. This "historical objection" to new ways of working is a significant hurdle. Data Migration and Quality Issues: Migrating inaccurate, duplicate, or incomplete data from legacy systems c...

Navigating the Shifting Sands: Why IT Leaders Must Overcome Knowledge Inertia Imagine a seasoned SaaS consultant confidently pitching features that are already outdated. This isn't a hypothetical scenario; it’s a symptom of a pervasive problem in the tech world: Knowledge Inertia. This is the tendency for individuals and organizations to cling to familiar, often obsolete, information and practices. It's not just an individual failing; it's an organizational challenge that stifles innovation, creates a competitive disadvantage, and causes professionals to fall off the "knowledge cliff"—the perilous gap between what we think we know and the reality of current best practices. As a veteran IT executive and consultant with nearly three decades in the industry, I've seen firsthand the crippling effects of clinging to the past. This post will dissect Knowledge Inertia, explore its roots, and offer actionable insights for IT leaders to cultivate the agility needed f...

Remote Work: The New Rules of Engagement for IT & Consulting Professionals The concept of remote work is not new. For decades, global corporations and pioneering industries have built successful distributed teams, proving that talent and impact are not bound by geography. However, the recent, large-scale shift has accelerated this evolution, moving remote work from a niche practice to a mainstream operational model. This transition has rewritten the professional social contract, especially for those in high-stakes, high-collaboration fields like IT and consulting. The casual, in-office interactions that once smoothed over communication gaps and fostered a sense of shared purpose are gone. In their place is a new reality that demands a more intentional, disciplined, and strategic approach to work. This is not a temporary trend. This is the new-normal. And to succeed in it, we must understand and master the new rules of engagement. This guide, built on extensive research and best pra...