Connecting the Dots

Episode 1: From Managing to Connecting - Rethinking Stakeholder Engagement

The first video of this series where I am sharing insights, knowledge, lessons learned and ideas that explore how we can work, lead, and create positive impact by connecting the dots. In this episode of Connecting the Dots, I explore a shift from traditional “stakeholder management” to genuine relationship-building. Drawing on my experience delivering complex programmes across government, industry, and academia, I reflect on how connection—not control—creates alignment, trust, and meaningful collaboration. The episode unpacks why digital tools only strengthen engagement when they function as a connected ecosystem, rather than isolated solutions.

Connecting the Dots is a video series where I explore the intersection of strategy, collaboration, and delivery for mission-driven organisations.

That's what connecting the dots means to me: bringing together the different elements—people, programmes, strategy, and execution—in ways that create lasting change.

Each episode tackles a key challenge facing purpose-driven teams: How do you engage stakeholders authentically? How can SMEs influence entire ecosystems? How do you turn collaborative ambitions into coordinated action? Join me as we explore practical approaches to these questions and more.

Episode 2: Unlocking Collective Impact—How SMEs Can Influence Ecosystems

In this episode of Connecting the Dots, I explore how mission-driven SMEs can scale their impact by tapping into the power of ecosystems. When resources are limited, your network of partners, suppliers, collaborators, and local stakeholders becomes a strategic multiplier. Through practical examples, I break down the essentials of ecosystem thinking: aligning a shared vision, building the right programme structures and platforms for collaboration, and measuring outcomes that reflect collective progress. If you're navigating ecosystem partnerships or stakeholder coordination, this episode offers grounded guidance—and an open invitation to continue the conversation.

Episode 3: The Missing Connections

In this episode of Connecting the Dots, I explore why purpose-driven tech organisations often struggle with execution despite having solid innovation and passionate teams. The issue isn't usually about lacking resources—it's about disconnected pieces. Strategy, stakeholders, and teams operate in silos, never quite aligning. I break down how connecting what you already have—linking strategy to people's strengths, stakeholders to delivery realities, and mission to measurable outcomes—can transform ambitious plans into tangible impact.