Tag: internal capability

• Leased Understanding

  

  Photo by Casey Lovegrove on Unsplash Author’s note: Two objections are worth granting upfront. First: renting competence can be optimal. Not everything should be rebuilt internally, and not every organization can afford deep expertise in every domain. The point here isn’t “never outsource.” It’s: don’t outsource comprehension for systems you’re accountable for. Second: internal teams…

  Dom

  January 25, 2026

  data strategy, Management, technology

  AI governance, business architecture, consulting, Digital Transformation, enterprise software, enterprise tooling, internal capability, operational risk, organizational design, platform dependency, product strategy, systems thinking, Tech Debt, Vendor Management

• Modular Minds: How Technical Thinking Makes Stronger Organizations

  

  Photo by Christina @ wocintechchat.com on Unsplash Author’s Note Over the past few weeks we’ve talked about the dollars saved by building in‑house—how skipping a custom web‑app quote, avoiding a six‑figure SaaS renewal, or shipping a Power BI fix in days instead of weeks pays real, measurable dividends. We’ve also discussed the value of recognizing the people doing…

  Dom

  July 4, 2025

  Business Communication, Leadership & Teamwork, Sharing Thoughts, Work Trends

  Analytics, Automation, Business, Business Strategy, capability debt, continuous improvement, in-house development, internal capability, knowledge retention, leadership mindset, lean principles, Modular Design, organizational culture, process optimization, Software Development, systems thinking, technology