Blog Archive

Are we Pulling the Right Levers on Digital Transformation?

How to prioritize the right thing when trying to fix a complex system like government digital service delivery.

Breaking Down the Rules for Better Government Technology

Why government technology initiatives require civil servants to have more discretion, not less.

Just Enough Software

How to calibrate technology project expectations with reality.

Computers & Competence in Canadian Government

A work in progress exploration of how our government came to struggle with technology.

Becoming a Better Teacher by Lying

How telling white lies can make you a better teacher.

How Aaron Swartz Envisioned Cambridge Analytica in 2012

Reflection on techno-optimism in the Trump era.

How I Quickly Catch Accessibility Mistakes

Here’s a quick way to catch your biggest accessibility problems sooner.

SEO is Solved. Long Live User Experience.

Why you should stop worrying and focus on user experience.