Why most AI strategies fail before they start

The organisations that struggle with AI adoption aren't short on technology — they're short on clarity. Here's what separates the ones that get it right.

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The engineering manager's guide to saying no

Protecting your team's focus is one of the highest-leverage things a leader can do. Most managers don't do it. Here's why, and how to change that.

8 Apr 2026 · Dr. Julian Hamm

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AI hype vs reality: what organisations actually need to know

Every week there is a new headline about AI changing everything. Most of it is noise. Here is how to separate signal from hype and make decisions that will actually hold up.

2 Apr 2026 · Dr. Julian Hamm · 6 min read

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What the best tech leaders have in common

After 15 years working alongside CTOs, VPs and senior engineers across six industries, I've noticed a handful of traits that consistently show up in the best ones.

25 Mar 2026 · Dr. Julian Hamm

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Five questions to ask before hiring a fractional CTO

A fractional CTO can be a game-changer for a scaling company — or a very expensive mistake. The difference usually comes down to a few questions most founders forget to ask.

18 Mar 2026 · Dr. Julian Hamm · 5 min read

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Welcome — what this newsletter is about

An introduction to what I'm building here, who it's for, and what you can expect to find in your inbox going forward.

10 Mar 2026 · Dr. Julian Hamm

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What good technology due diligence actually looks like

Too many M&A deals go wrong because the technical review was done in a week by someone with no context. Here is what a rigorous process looks like in practice.

3 Mar 2026 · Dr. Julian Hamm · 8 min read

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