Why Businesses Struggle to Align IT and Business Strategies—and How Alchemy Solutions Can Help
How can you align IT and business strategies? Businesses invest in IT with the expectation that it will drive growth, improve efficiency, and give them a competitive edge. Yet, despite these investments, many organisations struggle to align IT strategy with business objectives. IT teams focus on technology—security, system upgrades, and infrastructure—while business leaders prioritise revenue […]
Challenges with AI for Organisations in 2025
AI is no longer optional, but it’s not easy either. In 2025, organisations that fail to adopt AI risk falling behind competitors who use it to improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation.
Hurdles to Becoming a Data Driven Organisation
Many organisations struggle to transition from simply having data to using it to drive decision-making. But here’s the good news: these challenges aren’t insurmountable.
Barriers to Achieving Successful Transformation
This might sound familiar: your organisation embarks on a bold new transformation initiative. The goals are ambitious, the strategy looks promising, and everyone starts with high hopes. But somewhere along the way, progress stalls. Communication breaks down, teams resist change, and the enthusiasm that once fuelled the project fades into frustration. Before long, the transformation effort fizzles out, leaving you right back where you started—or worse.
Crystallizing Clarity – MVPs, OKRs, and the Alchemy of Focus: Part 6 of An Alchemist’s Guide to Product Management
Welcome back, intrepid alchemists! We have navigated the trials of crafting a vision, wielding user insights, and managing the ever-growing product backlog. Now, let us explore the final phase – wielding the tools of clarity to ensure your product development journey remains focused and delivers real value. The MVP: A Focused Experiment Imagine your Minimum […]
The Art of the Mix – Data, Dude’s Law, and Prioritisation: Part 4 of An Alchemist’s Guide to Product Management
Welcome back, intrepid alchemists! We’ve delved into the power of collaboration and user stories, bridging the gap between customer insights and actionable features. Now, let’s explore the crucial art of prioritising these features – the delicate balance between data-driven decisions and a healthy dose of user empathy, all seasoned with a dash of “Dude’s Law.”
The Alchemist’s Backlog – Taming the Ever-Growing List: Part 5 of An Alchemist’s Guide to Product Management
Welcome back, alchemists! We have mastered the art of crafting a vision, wielding user stories for collaboration, and prioritising features with a data-driven touch tempered by “Dude’s Law.” Now, let us delve into the ever-growing list of features, desires, and potential improvements – the product backlog. Here, we will learn how to manage this ever-shifting […]
Bridging the Gap – User Stories and the Power of Collaboration: Phase 3 of An Alchemist’s Guide to Product Management
Welcome back, alchemists! We have laid the groundwork for a successful product by establishing core traits, fostering collaboration, and weaving the golden thread of customer insights into our strategy. Now, let us delve into the art of translating these insights into actionable features through the power of user stories and effective collaboration. Collaboration: The Alchemist’s […]
Weaving the Golden Thread with Customer Insights: Phase 2 of An Alchemist’s Guide to Product Management
Welcome back, intrepid alchemists! We have tempered our core traits in the fires of Phase 1. Now, we delve into the most potent ingredient of any successful product elixir – a deep understanding of our users. They are the ones who will imbibe the magical concoctions we brew! The Golden Thread’s Guiding Light Think of […]
An Alchemist’s Guide to Product Management: A Six-Phase Journey
Welcome, aspiring alchemists! In the ever-evolving world of product management, you are not turning lead into gold, but transforming raw ideas into solutions that solve real problems and drive business success. Here, your laboratory is the product roadmap, and your tools are a blend of customer insights, data analysis, and strategic thinking. Throughout this six-phase journey, […]
