Nexus Connect NZ

26/03/2026

Have you had the hard conversation yet? When your digital transformation ex*****on drifts from the committed roadmap, those tough talks are necessary. They're always challenging, but experience helps you show up better prepared. Read Clive Schwartz's quick guide to approaching these conversations and keeping your transformation on track. https://wix.to/hv9R0Iu

When your digital transformation ex*****on does not follow your “committed” roadmap, these types of conversations need to happen. It does not matter how experienced you are; they are always difficult. I have found that the only difference is that, with experience, you go into the conversation be...

24/03/2026

🗺️ Helpful? — Roadmaps as Expectation Anchors
Ever handed over a “draft” roadmap only to have it treated as gospel? I explore how roadmaps become measurement anchors and what to do about it. Quick 2-minute read by Clive Schwartz.
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19/03/2026

Feeling overwhelmed by your tech stack? In "From Complexity to Coherence," Clive Schwartz breaks down how leaders can turn digital confusion into a clear, purposeful landscape. Quick read, big impact - perfect for anyone leading digital transformation. Read more: https://wix.to/uLrTQGW

I often get asked this by business leaders looking to embark on Digital Transformation. I hear everything from "this should be easy" to "this feels overwhelming." The truth, in my experience, sits somewhere in between.

17/03/2026

Clarity beats panic in digital transformation. If your organisation isn’t having consistent conversations about digital and AI change, you’re already risking falling behind. Read a short guide to lead with purpose, not urgency: https://wix.to/Nbuigv5

Digital and AI transformation conversations for any organisation should now be part of business as usual. If you are not thinking about it, you are falling, if not already behind!

09/03/2026

New on the blog: “Leader Identity Shifts During Transformation” — a short reflection on how each initiative reshapes how leaders show up next. Read it and consider which of your past initiatives changed you the most. https://wix.to/vAT7cfy

Reflecting on the various initiatives I’ve led over many years, I don’t believe there was a single one that didn’t shape how I showed up for the next.

06/03/2026

Speed, innovation, momentum — all essential, but at what cost? In our latest blog, we unpack the trade-offs leaders must make when prioritising for sustainable success. Read the short, practical piece and rethink how you balance progress with long-term value. https://wix.to/5uQxHRu

Speed, innovation, and momentum. Words that were amplified in the digital age and are now used continually in the age of AI. What we tend to talk far less about is trade-offs.

03/03/2026

Capacity vs Ambition 🔋🔥
Leaders: as expectations rise with digital acceleration and AI, capacity often lags. Short, strategic decisions about trade-offs and prioritisation preserve sustainable success. Read the full post for practical perspective and a quick 1-minute take.

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There is a tension I see often in leadership conversations, especially in environments shaped by digital acceleration and AI adoption. Expectations grow quickly. Capacity does not.

12/02/2026

Have you moved from AI hype to real impact? 🚀

Distinguishing AI hype from AI reality takes experience or the right partner. I break down the practical lessons that deliver real-world ROI and purposeful AI strategy. Read the short, actionable piece and see if your approach is built for impact.

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Distinguishing between the AI hype and AI reality isn't straightforward. Understanding what will actually have a real-world impact and deliver ROI comes with practical experience or leveraging others with the knowledge and expertise. This is what I learnt.

09/02/2026

"AI is everywhere", not just a buzzword anymore. In my latest post I reflect on how AI moved from speculation to a daily reality shaping business and personal decisions. Quick read (1 min) that might spark your next conversation. Read more: https://wix.to/RSzTeZu

I was thinking about how we moved from the AI "hype" to AI permeating almost all of our day-to-day lives. Whether for business or personal use, it seems here to stay and expand. My conversations on AI a year or two ago were mostly speculative. Today, AI shows up in nearly every conversation, ranging...

08/02/2026

Feeling the push to move faster at work? In my latest post I unpack why that pressure shows up and how leaders can respond without burning teams out. Quick read (1 min) with practical perspective. Read more: https://wix.to/MacqbuJ

“If you can’t do it faster, I’ll get someone who will.” I’ve heard versions of this more than once over the past 10–15 years. Not always said this bluntly. Often implied. Sometimes wrapped in urgency, sometimes framed as innovation, sometimes positioned as necessity.