AI agents are changing the way work gets done. As agentic AI systems become more capable, our real advantage will not come from technical proficiency. Our advantage will come from knowing how to manage AI agents well. The ability to scope agentic projects, manage autonomous systems, evaluate their performance, and design the information environments [...]
↠↠ The velocity of learning has increased. ↠↠ As part of TechWeekNZ, I hosted the EPIC AI Conference in Christchurch on 21 May, 2026. There were a dozen speakers and panelists, and lots of practical takeaways. While we did record the sessions (big thanks to Daniel Panjaitan and Greg Dickson for volunteering!) it's a [...]
🧭 “Goals are good for setting a direction, but systems are best for making progress.” - James Clear How was 2025 for you? Every year, I have published an Annual Review on my personal website. This annual ritual of introspection has given me: Reminders of what worked well Reflection on what could have gone better Collection of the metrics [...]
There’s a growing difference between people who use AI and people who think with it. That’s the difference between overwhelm and opportunity. Between playing catch-up and setting the pace. The AI F.A.S.T. Class Series is built to bridge that gap. It’s not another theory-heavy course about “the future of work.” It’s a practical, hands-on pathway that helps you turn automation [...]
📊 Practical, hands-on experience in using AI tools is the biggest predictor of success. Let’s be real: Everyone’s talking about AI, but most professionals are still experimenting blindly. If you’ve been wondering whether an AI workshop is worth your time — this one’s for you. Here are the most common questions I have been getting [...]
The house was a wreck. That’s what happens when six young boys spend Saturday morning running amok. My two brothers and I were often left with another family when we were young. This other family had three boys the same age, making us six boys under the age of ten. Containing this hurricane of activity [...]
I spend a lot of my time beyond the cutting edge. If the Early Adopters in the 'Diffusion of Innovation' theory of Everett Rogers are the ones on the Cutting Edge, the Innovators are on the Bleeding Edge. 'Diffusion of Innovation' image by Wikipedia Web3 is on the bleeding edge right now. [...]
I play guitar with my thumbs. Not just my right thumb - it’s normal to use both the thumb and fingers when you are picking the strings - but my left thumb, too. On the frets of a guitar, you use the fingers of your non-dominant hand to hold down some of the six strings, [...]
Marketing your business can distract you from doing your best work. The best marketing you can do gets you the most amount of leads in the least amount of time. But if you've been doing something that isn't working, when will you have the time or the dollars to invest in doing something different? Marketing can feel like [...]
Positioning is how you show up in the world, but it’s not defined by you. It’s defined by your audience. How others see you, and what they think of you, is what makes your positioning. You can influence what others think about you, through the content you publish and the messages you share. But [...]