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Proof that a Public Sector Corporate can Empower its People
Oslo’s transport authority is having success by focusing on “Coordinated Autonomy”. But this isn’t about autonomous vehicles - it’s about autonomous people. It’s an approach we can all learn from.
Why AI could be the saviour of public transport – if we let it
This is one of the most important posts I’ve written so far.
AI is coming but will it help us or hinder us? That depends on how we react.
Online tools used by Startups but which Corporates can use
The online tools used by startups that can help corporate innovation.
It’s time to tax carbon
Next week, Rachel Reeves will deliver her first budget.
This is why it should include a carbon tax.
How did the Tories do? Part 3
In part 3 of "How did the Tories do?", a reflection of how they weren't just bad at fulfilling their promises, they weren't even good at being Tories
How did the Tories do? Part 2
It's 100 days since the election. In the second of three parts, how did the Tories do?
How did the Tories do? Part 1
The Tories had 14 years to deliver their 2010 manifesto. How did they do? A full report.
Join the Dot2Dots: A Case Study In too big, too fast
A story about why focusing on the business case (and not the business) can end up costing money.
In this story, the result was that decisions were escalated up not down, and failure cost much more than it needed to.
A.I. Highlights from the Last Month of the Podcast
This is what A.I. thought were the key highlights of the last month of The Freewheeling Podcast
Lessons in leadership from running a startup
There is no better leadership training than building a startup from scratch. Here's what I learned.
What the Privatised Railway Got Right: Fares
Train fares are a disaster, right?
Well, not wrong!
But before we throw the baby out with the bathwater, worth checking for some good principles amongst the mess.
Large Organisations Can Become Agile
Across the Western World, large organisations are finding it harder to make decisions.
But there's a toolbox out there to fix this and get businesses moving again.
The Transport Productivity Puzzle
London is one of the highest productivity cities in Europe, and has some of the best transport.
Other cities in Britain are some of the lowest productivity, and have the worst transport.
Seems obvious these things are linked... but how to prove it?
On time, On Budget - and Fast
The secret to getting things done quickly and cheaply lies in how organisations are run.
I know - I've been part of a team that's done it.
Why I’ve Quit Twitter, Why You Should Too - And Why Social Media Should be Regulated
Staying on Twitter means providing free content and monetisation for Elon Musk.
In my first Freewheeling blog post for three years, I argue that it's time to quit Twitter and for regulators to end its monopoly.
The Freewheeling Blog and Podcast Returns in September
The Freewheeling blog and podcast will return in September, with a particular focus on moving forwards faster.