The Double Standard: Why Is AI Welcomed But Not Diverse Humans?

Why do we give flawed AI systems more benefit of the doubt than brilliant humans who aren't like us? The DEI backlash and AI hype make a stark contrast.

Sep 10 • 

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August 2025

A Review of The Different Philosophies of AI Coding Tools

AI-coding tools are taking a range of approaches to how they will assist us to write code. Let's do a stock take of the of the tools and how they differ…

Aug 10 • 

Daniel Walters

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July 2025

Paid Subscribers Only: How executives can help achieve positive change and greater impact

Opportunities to improve effectiveness are endless, but it’s easy to deprioritise them—especially when growth through hiring seems simpler or change…

Jul 22 • 

Daniel Walters

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The Rapid Evolution of How We Interface with Models (And The Elephant Paths We Tread)

On Elephant Paths, AI-models and The Unfolding Mystery of How We Will Eventually Interface with Them.

Jul 8 • 

Daniel Walters

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June 2025

When the AI Behemoths Stumble, AI-Assisted Development Will Still March On

Even if the AI giants fall, AI-assisted development won’t—because the real shift is in how we build, not who powers it.

Jun 15 • 

Daniel Walters

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Stop Pretending Your Code Is a Stradivarius

Most code isn’t crafted for the symphony—so why are you still carving it by hand?

Jun 8 • 

Daniel Walters

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Should CTOs stop hiring and focus on AI?

I've had this question from several CEOs. In some cases they shrunk in last year's tough economy. In other cases they have new funding but are deciding…

Jun 5 • 

Daniel Walters

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May 2025

Rethinking the Advice: When CTOs Should Stay “On the Tools” in the Age of AI-Assisted Development

What if the smartest move for today’s CTO isn’t stepping away from the code—but stepping back into it, strategically?

May 26 • 

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Reclaiming Focus: Why SaaS Fatigue Is Fueling the Rise of AI Agents

Drowning in logins, scattered SaaS tools, and overpriced subscriptions? Here’s how AI agents are quietly dismantling the old software stack.

May 18 • 

Daniel Walters

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Has AI Finally Made Fred Brooks' Surgical Team a Reality?

What if one developer could outperform a team—not by working harder, but by working with AI as their surgical support crew?

May 15 • 

Daniel Walters

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Wondering How to Support AI Adoption? A Guide for Leaders.

Not everyone is exploring how AI can help them improve productivity or enhance products or address entirely new market opportunities. How can an…

May 4 • 

Daniel Walters

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April 2025

Paid Subscribers Only: When Budgets Are Tight – A Leader’s Guide to Amplifying Software Product Engineering Impact

In the past year, rising interest rates and shifting market confidence have created a cost-conscious environment, pushing organisations to do more with…

Apr 29 • 

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