Derek Martin

Passionate about problem-solving, digital transformation & doing more with less. Cyclist, runner, explorer, father, husband & Christ follower.

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GOLDMAN SACHS: WE EXPECT THE FED TO PAUSE AT ITS MARCH MEETING THIS WEEK BECAUSE OF STRESS IN THE BANKING SYSTEM.

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Fun fact: Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book about a tiger that tangled with humans was actually set in the south of Johannesburg and not in central India as often claimed.

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@joshilewis I approach this by unpacking three areas:

The why: vision and mission, understanding the customer (are we making the right product?)

The what: process, tools, ways of working, relationships with other teams

The how: metrics, measures, KPIs (are we making the product right?)

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@avonmiddleton Why do you have a Bentley filler cap on a RunX?

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@JHBWater big leak on Boschendal St has been running since this morning... Ref no 8005488386

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@Rbjacobs @YB_JLN Hi, I did passport applications via FNB branches for my kids with great success 5 years ago. Now that they need renewal their applications seem to be in stuck status in the DHA portal - can't pay or book and can't cancel. Any suggestions?

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Really good read for those considering a South African trip - in short: please come. https://t.co/WaUDasknmi via @MatadorNetwork

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Ah! These green icons! I keep on trying to WhatsApp Ed Sheeran and Calvin Harris.

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SA added to international travel red lists... But let's just remember that our infection rate is tiny compared to those who are afraid of our travellers #Corona #COVID19 https://t.co/EaH5khlXUR

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What brings back nostalgia for you? This does it for me - Encarta '95 Intro https://t.co/6bcu4wOZ87

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Check out my latest article: Truths and lies about digital business transformation https://t.co/JK2RQHpjru via @LinkedIn

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Management consulting means you are a professional:

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The measure of relationship intimacy in these Covid times: "ok, hang on a sec while I share my entire screen with you"

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@avonmiddleton Looks great, awesome backdrop. What do they call that colour on the cars? Fynbos Ford?

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@ApindaX Thanks for the ideas Apinda! So in summary - you are saying make decision based on facts, not gut feelings? Make sure you understand your market and know the data inside out? And you are suggesting a culture expert is key. Maybe a data scientist to make sense of the data too?

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@ApindaX Ah ok, so the most under valued role in marketing. Perfect, thanks!

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@Young_Wolves Age 11 please or age 8 please

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We have 2 junior home kits to giveaway! All you need to do is follow us, RT and comment your desired size!

Winners contacted on Friday 💛

#Wolves

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Check out my latest article: I've just spoken to your assistant, and it's amazing https://t.co/5JoMQ0087D