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Full story: Can Labour End the Tory Reign?The forthcoming UK general election on 4 July, announced by Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on 22 May (outside No 10 Downing Street, in the pouring rain), will be a pivotal moment in UK politics. According to opinion polls, Labour currently enjoys at least a 20-point lead over the Conservatives, maintaining the momentum that’s been building throughout this year. Labour is obviously looking to convert voting intentions into actual victory with a majority presence in Parliament. Its strong polling position…
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Full story: Looking Through WindowsThere’s something uniquely nostalgic about rummaging through old boxes. It’s like flipping through pages of a dusty photo album, where each item stirs a long-forgotten memory. Yesterday, as I delved into boxes at the back of my garage, trying to make some progress with our de-cluttering project, I unearthed a relic from the digital age of the first decade of this century – an installation DVD for Windows Vista. This discovery was not just a piece of tech from 17…
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Full story: Understanding AI in the Context of HistoryIt often seems that you can’t visit a website, read a newspaper, or use your smartphone without the touch of artificial intelligence. Everywhere you look, there is an article, an opinion, a video, or a blog post about AI and its good or bad impact on society. Utopia or dystopia awaits, it seems; take your pick. In this concise post, I’ll explore AI’s history and why it matters, its current impact, and take a look at its future potential. As…
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Full story: How AI is Changing the Consulting GameAs artificial intelligence transforms the consulting industry, the traditional pricing model based on billable hours is quickly becoming obsolete. With AI cutting the time needed for many consulting tasks, clients are demanding a shift to value-based pricing. That’s the essential premise of a thought-provoking article last month by Tracey Shirtcliff that I stumbled upon via a post on LinkedIn. The Billable Hours Model is Under Pressure Shirtcliff – CEO of CPQ pricing platform SCOPE Better – argues that AI’s ability…
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Full story: Creating a Unified VoiceWhen I started this blog in 2020, I intended it as a companion site to my main blog, a sandbox to write about wider-ranging topics and my experiments with WordPress themes not quite fit for the main stage. This site has served its purpose admirably, providing a space for explorations beyond the business, communications, and tech discussions that define my primary blog. But I’ve been thinking recently about what value this actually has. For me, it’s a good way to…
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