This is a space where I share thoughts, experiences, and explore topics of interest, much of which comes from my consulting work and experiences along the way. To know more about my work, head to the our Strant Consulting website for services and professional information. Latest blogs surface below, and the full list can be access via the previous posts page.

• Nobody Wants To Be Bad At Something In Front Of Other PeopleOctober 7, 2026
  Our 4WD barely gets driven anymore. It sits in the driveway, and most of the time that’s exactly where it stays.But every so often I need it. And every so often that means edging the big white beast into a tight space in… Read More Nobody Wants To Be Bad At Something In Front Of Other People
• The Cost of Hard Thinking We’re Giving AwaySeptember 30, 2026
  Fourth in a series on AI at work. This one’s less about the workplace and more about us. I listened to a podcast interview with Dr Norman Swan recently and ordered his new book, The Brain Cliff, before it had finished. It’s currently… Read More The Cost of Hard Thinking We’re Giving Away
• Is Your Organisation Ready for AI That Does Things?September 26, 2026
  Following on from last week’s post about why AI rollouts don’t behave like software rollouts. Every time we’ve moved house, I’ve looked at the packing companies. The main reason we’ve never used one isn’t just that they’re not cheap, but that is part… Read More Is Your Organisation Ready for AI That Does Things?
• Bake, 180, Done: Why Rolling Out AI Isn’t Rolling Out SoftwareSeptember 16, 2026
  We had to replace our oven a few months ago. Not a choice, really, the old one gave up, and I am a mad baker so cannot live without an oven.  The new oven is a marvel. We didn’t spend top dollar, but… Read More Bake, 180, Done: Why Rolling Out AI Isn’t Rolling Out Software