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Books, conversations, and press on operating models, simulation, and digital twins.

In the press

Books

Small Firm, Big Impact

I wrote this book about building a specialized business on clear positioning, trusted relationships, repeatable offerings, and commercial discipline. The second edition is available now, with companion resources from 58 Nights Media.

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Get Small Firm, Big Impact

The Performance Machine

The new edition is available from 58 Nights Media.

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Get The Performance Machine

Selected conversations

The Case Against Perpetual Transformation

TSG webinar, June 2026.

When the Juice Isn’t Worth the Squeeze: Letting Go of a Promising Business

The Art of Being Nimble, July 2025.

Guest writing

The Right Degree at the Right Time

Read The Right Degree at the Right Time

Ten Steps to Landing Meaningful Change Well

Read Ten Steps to Landing Meaningful Change Well

Avoid Change Saturation to Land Change Well

Read Avoid Change Saturation to Land Change Well

Speaking

2026: TSG webinar, The Case Against Perpetual Transformation

2026: Planisware On Tour, New York City, panelist

2025: Global RTE Conference, ASLM, The Netherlands

2025: Planisware Exchange25, Paris

2025: Technology Night, TDC Soft

2025: Global SAFe Summit, Sorrento

2025: Global SAFe Summit, Denver

2024: Global Technology Conference, FedEx, The Netherlands

2024: Global SAFe Summit, Washington, DC

2024: Global SAFe Summit, Berlin

2024: World Agility Days, Singapore

2024: Business Agility Conference, Brazil

Podcasts

I hosted Business Agility Now from 2021 to 2025. Selected episodes cover partnerships, portfolio decisions, and how organizations deliver services.

The Value of Strong Partnerships

Mastering Lean Portfolio Management

Portfolio Leadership

A Service-oriented Future

Architecting the Future You Want

I Learned it in a Band

More episodes of Business Agility Now

I also joined Hazard Ground to talk about my Army service.

Outside the office

I have opinions about mountain biking shoes, too.

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