Ben Holliday

This is my blog where I’ve been writing for 20 years. You will find posts about digital transformation, design and leadership. You can also find me on Bluesky and LinkedIn. In 2022 I published a book for TPXimpact, Multiplied.

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The advantage of facing forwards

Problems are opportunities and opportunities are problems to be solved. Start by recognising the size of the opportunity in front of you Read more

Thinking about how we use evidence in user-centred design

The challenge of how to bring together traditional types of evidence-driven decision making and a new focus on delivering digital at the Department for Work and Pensions. Read more

What’s on my bookshelf this summer

Working towards zero

Content design for service design

Why it’s important to think differently about content formats and content ownership when designing a service. Read more

Learning to enjoy the size of the problem

Having fun doesn’t mean we don’t take the problem we’re working on seriously, it just means we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Read more

Designing for the unknown future

The importance of design for uncertain times. Read more

Scaling user-centred design

Supersized. Making design work in large organisations

Does your organisation have design leadership? Read more

Currency

The relationships we build with people at work Read more

The weight of starting

Why I don’t think you need more evidence before getting started. It’s about a learning mindset. Read more

Springsteen

Sharing a lovely article about the experience of Springsteen live. Read more

Disrupters vs Unifiers

Learning to play distinct roles at different times Read more

Frequency

Good management is (still) a thing

As a manager, this is what I’ve learned so far. Read more

The bold city

Those that survive will be bold and imaginative Read more

Respectful disagreement

Lack of movement

We only notice what we notice

Everyone wants to solve the problem

What failing organisations have in common? Read more