Cris Beswick

MAY 1, 2024

As an ex-designer, I think the pioneering “form follows function” principle, first articulated by architect Louis Sullivan around 120 years ago, holds the key to unlocking an organisation’s full potential to drive innovation-led growth. Fatally banked on nostalgic forms, they catastrophically neglected evolving function.

Culture 64

Culture Innovation Software Engineering Culture of Innovation 64

IM Insights

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

He introduces Estimatic, his latest venture, software designed to model uncertain projects and ideas. Peter recommends checking out Lean Change Management and gives a shoutout to Jason Little ! [05:23] 05:23] Peter’s Background Peter’s background as a software engineer.

Learning 52

Learning Analysis Agile Software Engineering 52

Your Ideas are Terrible

OCTOBER 16, 2016

You need to follow a Lean Startup process and test your idea with customers. Unfortunately the best prospects are recruited by consulting firms, investment banks, and hot tech startups. You want top designers, developers, content marketers, and product managers with 3-5 years of experience. Will customers pay? With experience?

LEAN 96

LEAN Software Engineering Innovation Design 96

Moves the Needle

MARCH 1, 2023

I don’t know how technical Ken was back then, but he had the respect of the Software Engineers, which was critical. His primary function was to digest the Founders’ vision, understand the market, illicit requirements from customers, and work with Engineering management to determine what would make it into the next release.

Management 52

Management Agile Software Design 52