John Mortimer

  • Digital Transformation and Our Failure To Learn From Past Mistakes

    The cyclical nature of public sector failure is a testament not to a lack of intelligence or goodwill, but to a deeply ingrained resistance to genuine learning. It’s a system designed for stability, not innovation. The very structures that make… Continue reading

    Digital Transformation and Our Failure To Learn From Past Mistakes
  • Imitation Breeds Mediocrity

    Imitation breeds mediocrity. Copying others distracts from developing your own unique strengths and capabilities. True innovation comes from looking inward, understanding your own context and culture, and finding creative solutions that work for you. Copying stifles this. Continue reading

    Imitation Breeds Mediocrity
  • Why We Need To Learn To Love Project Managers

    ‘There isn’t a child alive who dreams of being a project manager’ –  so said Scott Berkun. He pointed out that project managers can unintentionally reinforce their work as (let’s be honest) dull – by trying to get everyone to pay… Continue reading

    Why We Need To Learn To Love Project Managers