Richard RussellIf your technology teams are “serving the business”, you’re missing out.One of the reasons why many companies find digital transformation so difficult is that their technology teams “serve the business” — and…3 min read·Mar 19, 2021----
Richard RussellWhat if Apple made Washing Machines?I recently read Steve Jobs’ biography by Walter Isaacson (highly recommended, if long).5 min read·Feb 11, 2021----
Richard RussellHow to Write a Useful Business PlanSome people, especially in the startup community, say business plans are as outdated as a typewriter or fax machine and should be…4 min read·Jan 18, 2021----
Richard RussellConcept Cars and Motor ShowsHow to do Minimal Viable Products when you can’t do Minimal Viable Products.4 min read·Dec 15, 2020----
Richard RussellOKRs for Sales Teams“Sales already has a commission scheme. Do you need OKRs as well?”4 min read·Dec 7, 2020----
Richard RussellHow to write OKRs — and the one question you need to ask about each OKR you writeSome people get hung up on perfecting their OKRs before they even start. There’s lots of advice on the internet, and many rules, some…5 min read·Nov 30, 2020----
Richard RussellIt’s time to start your Q1 2021 OKRs“Q1 OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) already? It feels like Q4 has only just begun!”5 min read·Nov 16, 2020----
Richard RussellCustomer Need NarrativesI recently had an introductory call with the 10 new startups I’ll be coaching as part of Luxembourg’s Fit4Start program. And as with every…2 min read·Nov 8, 2020----
Richard RussellAvoiding Innovation Theatre: Don’t Pitch IdeasStaff chatter expectantly in the cafeteria, which has been converted into a makeshift auditorium with a stage and a projector.4 min read·Oct 26, 2020----