by SP Singh | Nov 18, 2024 | Leadership, Local Government
The good old ways have always been working and may continue to work. But that is no reason to avoid change. If those methods take enormous time and resources yet deliver little value, then as leaders, we must take the initiative to transition to better ways of...
by SP Singh | Nov 17, 2024 | Leadership, Project Sponsorship
Business improvement and technology implementation projects are inherently challenging. When forming project teams, we often rely on Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from the core business. These employees, while deeply knowledgeable, are usually engaged in their...
by SP Singh | Nov 16, 2024 | Digital Transformation
If my business outgrows the software we implemented last year, I would view it as a sign of progress and success. Dwelling on the cost of software we’ve outgrown is unproductive. That very software likely played a crucial role in moving us forward and enabling our...
by SP Singh | Nov 15, 2024 | Leadership
To make a difference, I must take consistent action—regardless of how small, imperfect. My present actions shape the possibilities of the future. They are the foundation of hope. I am committed to the long game. In this journey, every day becomes a lesson—a chance to...
by SP Singh | Nov 14, 2024 | Business Improvement, Local Government
Achieving substantial outcomes within Local Governments often feels like an uphill battle. With limited budgets, resources, and in-house skills, and sometimes a lack of unified commitment from leadership, each department seems driven by its own priorities....
by SP Singh | Nov 13, 2024 | Business Improvement, Local Government
Local governments often struggle with limited budgets, aging IT infrastructure, manual processes, and legacy reporting solutions. Here are a few thoughts for leaders to make a difference in the current environment: Invest as if It Were Your Own MoneyApproach every IT...
by SP Singh | Nov 12, 2024 | Digital Transformation, Local Government
Many smaller shires and local governments face challenges when investing in projects due to limited budgets and tight resources, making it difficult to prioritise strategic initiatives. One effective approach is to map all projects based on their benefits and effort...
by SP Singh | Nov 11, 2024 | Business Improvement, Local Government
In essence, process improvement aims to standardise procedures to reduce deviations from an established standard, creating consistency and efficiency across operations. For example, in a Local Government setting, standardising the application process for building...
by SP Singh | Nov 10, 2024 | Architecture, Local Government
The long-standing debate between Best of Breed (BoB) and All-in-One (AiO) software solutions is often revisited, yet for many established local governments, this discussion has lost its original weight. Moving from one approach to the other isn’t a straightforward...
by SP Singh | Nov 9, 2024 | Leadership
I can always earn more money, but I can’t buy more time. Or can I? In reality, I can use my financial resources to reclaim my time by outsourcing tasks, hiring help, or automating routine activities. Money can buy things but it cannot buy happiness. Or can it? When...
