Gareth Barr

Thoughts

Leadership, strategy, technology and music — with a little humour, because life is short.

  1. Leadership · 13 min

    The Courageous Leader

    We’re drawn to leaders & organizations that set ambitious goals and communicate a clear vision, but STAY where our leaders show courage and integrity.

  2. Technology · 15 min

    Protecting your Digital Identity

    As we conduct more of our lives online, the use of unique complex passwords, password managers and multi-factor authentication (MFA) becomes increasingly important to our security.

  3. Strategy · 13 min

    Journey to the Cloud

    The need to develop a Cloud Strategy is one of the most pressing challenges for today's IT leaders. This article explores what goes into developing a good one.

  4. Technology · 13 min

    Cross-language shared libraries using SWIG

    Making software libraries available on multiple platforms & languages can be complicated and expensive, but an Open Source tool called SWIG makes this easy.

  5. Leadership · 13 min

    Being a Better Leader

    How is a good leader able to lead effectively? In this article, I explore the role that influence, persuasion and authenticity play in being a good leader.

  6. Leadership · 12 min

    What is leadership?

    What's the difference between leadership and management? What makes a good leader? This is the first article in a series exploring this topic.

  7. Music · 10 min

    Kick-beat Emphasis and Other Techniques

    Learn how to use Xfer Records' LFOTool to create great dance and trance effects that help emphasize the bass beat.

  8. Technology · 8 min

    The Common Service Data Model, and why it matters

    ServiceNow gets prescriptive in their approach - why you can't miss out on this new framework.

  9. Strategy · 9 min

    Strategy & The Art of War

    What is Strategy? Why is it so important? What can you do to help your organization use it effectively?