Writing

Newsletter

From 2020 to 2023 I published a regular Newsletter on Tech trends, Startups and Innovation, primarily in the AEC and Defense Sectors. I now mostly use it for sharing personal thoughts on culture, institutions and technology. You can find it at https://harryhunter.substack.com/

[2025-11-06] Was Government Really Better in Pitt's Day?
[2025-10-21] My Quinquennium: Lessons learnt on driving change in Corporate life
[2025-10-08] Book Review: The Anxious Generation
[2025-10-03] On Paternity leave : Thoughts and lessons learnt on Sharing Parental leave looking after (very) young children
[2025-09-30] Between the lines : An introduction to the reboot of the newsletter

Written for Continuum Industries

Recommendations for regulators
Lessons learning for Government regulators from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lessons from the Pandemic: Iterative Data, Iterative Learning
How iterative data and learning processes transformed vaccine development and can be applied to infrastructure.
Lessons from the Pandemic: Remote first trials
How remote-first approaches accelerated vaccine development and what infrastructure can learn.
Lessons from the Pandemic: Multiple paths, multiple opportunities
Increasing competition during the design phase will help deliver infrastructure on time and on budget.
Lessons from the Pandemic: How to deliver Infrastructure's Carbon Net-Zero future
COVID-19 Vaccines were delivered 10x faster than the historical average, what lessons can infrastructure take from their success?
The Hydrogen Sonata
Converting Natural Gas networks to Hydrogen is core to achieving the UK's Carbon Net-Zero targets.

Week Notes

A regular practice of reflecting on the work and challenges of the previous week. They help in tracking progress, sharing learnings, and fostering a culture of open communication.

Season 0

S0E1: Why using the Cloud saves $
Thoughts on embracing new beginnings, the power of a beginner's mindset, and tackling challenges with fresh eyes.
S0E2: Is traditional consulting about to be disrupted?
Searching for the big four's moat.
S0E3: Personal priorities
A note to self on balancing personal and professional life.
S0E4: Why is team ownership of ‘Why’ critical to effective delivery?
Traditional ‘Delivery’ roles are swiftly changing as Millennial cultural expectations and the competitive landscape force organisations to deliver more capabilities at faster pace.
S0E5: Good Employer Vs. Good Company
The difference between an environment which cares for you, and one you care about.
S0E6: Governing SkyNet
Thoughts on the governance of machine learning capabilities in government.
S0E7: Lessons learnt from learning at pace
Reflections on coaching and being coached in high-pressure environments.
S0E8: A year on the road
Lessons from a year of being a jobbing consultant.

Season 1

S1E1: And now for something completely different
Let’s give this a go….
S1E2: The Mountains are calling
Mountain air and learning at pace.
S1E3: The AI’z are coming
It’s way too hot edition.
S1E4: It’s all about culture St*pid (Except when it’s not)
Holy crap, almost Sabbatical time edition.
S1E5: On the fringe of the fringe
Travels to the Edinburgh Fringe and reflections on the Caledonian Sleeper.
S1E6: The end is Nigh!
But what’s next?
S1 Epitaph: The Rat Race
Why it's worth taking a break…

Travel Notes