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 If you're still managing IT and HR in entirely separate silos, you're not just operating on an outdated model; you're ...

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...