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In the world of design, trends come and go. From minimalist aesthetics to vibrant colour schemes, designers often find themselves navigating through the ebb and flow of popular sty...

Have you been looking at Microsoft's new generative AI tool for Microsoft 365, Copilot, but you also felt underwhelmed by the output quality? No worries, we have some handy tips fo...

Developing a robust AI strategy is paramount as businesses increasingly use AI technologies to drive innovation and efficiency. Beyond the technical intricacies of AI implementatio...

Are you delivering the business benefits that you promised in the business case? How can you maximise the likelihood that you do? Change management is the insurance policy you need...

We expect that some of the Attorney-General’s recommendations will make their way into legislation within the context of the Privacy Act.

If a business owner is unsure about how AI can benefit their business, there are many facets to consider before making any decisions. These considerations can help business owners ...

Navigating data risks and building unbreakable customer relationships. No one should question the importance of properly managing and protecting the data of your customers and empl...

In the current era of pervasive technology, where digital solutions play a significant role in our daily lives, prioritizing the creation of inclusive and accessible products and e...

As we hit the halfway mark for 2023, we are seeing that UX trends are continuing to evolve and that a UX-focused strategy is essential if brands want to see more engagement. The de...

Understanding psychological drivers is key when designing experiences. Our perception, attention, memory, decision-making processes, and emotional responses all significantly shape...

With the NBA finals currently underway, I found this analysis to be particularly intriguing, highlighting the significance of data and data insights in shaping business strategies ...

As Generative AI reaches the peak of the Gartner Hype Cycle, many organizations are currently deliberating among the three most likely positions, which are as follows: If you fall ...

We have been closely watching the amazing trajectory of AI tools this year. Our recent posts about Chat GPT and Midjourney have explored how these tools are becoming more accessibl...

In today’s competitive market, creating exceptional customer experiences has become a key differentiator for businesses. However, designing great experiences is not just abou...

Employee experience has become a crucial element of success in today's business landscape. It refers to employees' feelings, attitudes, and perceptions about their work and workpla...

With Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) based tools such as Dall-e 2 and Midjourney now able to generate unique artwork and design; is this the end for UX Desig...

We all know the face of business has changed beyond recognition over the past few years. It has, in fact, given us an opportunity to do things differently. It’s now about people fi...

I have been intrigued by the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. The recent release of ChatGPT, a new chat tool by OpenAI appears to have taken are a...

Summary It’s a common war cry of the IT department, “We are business lead!”, but are we, and if not, how can we be better? Too often, this is a hollow aspiration, and we only ask “...

What are data? Data are measurable values that, when contextualized, can be considered information. As knowledge is developed through the interpretation of information, then data c...

If you have been paying attention to your data circles or attended the Data + AI Summit 2022, you might have heard that Delta Sharing is about to be released into the production of...

In this short post, we look at some technology that can help with creating better Employee Experiences. Many tools and technology options are available to support a digital-first e...

As the glorious year that was 2020 nears an end, I thought it was an opportune time to share some tips on what I have learned over the last 12 or so months of running co-design wor...

We originally wrote this article back in 2019. Given some recent conversations, we thought it may be interesting to do an update. It became even more interesting to see how little ...

Are we spending our Business Intelligence and Analytics Budget where it matters most? The gap between the haves and have-nots only seems to be widening. While a lot of progress has...

If you have started looking at Project for the Web as Microsoft’s latest Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) Toolset and have found yourself confused, you are not alone! We ...

Know your audience: Get to know about your workshop participants as much as you can. Be open with the limitation of your expertise in theirs. Remember that you are there to facilit...

In our work at Exco Partners, learning is always an important component that we consider in the solutions we deliver. Learning helps to ensures the change is accepted and important...

My daughter applied for a credit card a month back.  It was all online, including “chatting” with someone to guide her through some of the more complicated areas.  With...

Customers seek instant access to information and the ability to resolve their queries independently. Organisations increasingly turn to digital channels to empower customers and st...

With the further easing of restrictions in Victoria the speculation and conversation that started with the directive to work from home has shifted to questions about how will we kn...

An insight driven organisation will stand a far greater chance of maintaining their cashflow, keeping touch with customer base and keep a close eye on the operational metrics that ...

There is little point arguing the rapid rate of change of project management practices in recent years. Yet, project reporting remains un-change and often antiquated. Time to chang...

For an organisation to be able to deliver transformational change, thorough careful consideration and preparation are needed in the design of the change program itself. Simply pick...

Most organisations have in recent times undertaken significant self-reflection, analysis and in some cases external validation to define a new ‘way of working’ aimed at delivering ...

Gartner coined the term Bimodal in 2015 as a proposed model for enabling differentiation of delivery models for exploratory undertakings from initiatives for which the outcome is m...

Managing dependencies between initiatives on almost any scale is a tricky business. Many large programs and even some portfolios of work have been tripped up as a result of the dep...

If you have missed the latest announcement from Microsoft, they have announced that Project Online is going to go through a major revamp in the future. More details on that here. T...