Wimps get nowhere. You need to be a deadly predator. So go with the element of surprise and emulate the box jellyfish to advance your career.

Improved analytics tools should mean we're able to make better-informed decisions backed by data. The problem can be that most people who currently run companies didn't get into that position by carefully examining every relevant piece of information.

Melbourne Airport employs 10 fence inspectors. Across a 12-hour shift, each five-person team has to inspect the fence line around the airport half-a-dozen times. And every inspection has to be lodged on a paper report. That's 4380 pieces of paper every year, describing fences. But no more.

In the big data era, we're told that measuring everything and correlating that data is a crucial goal. However, if you want to improve your business, it pays to be selective about the metrics you emphasise. Here are five myths about metrics to bear in mind when you're measuring any aspect of your technology infrastructure or business performance.

Business process management (BPM) projects typically require lots of time, lots of money and involvement from multiple departments. Not everyone working on a BPM project will have that as their sole focus, but if you don't ensure a high level of involvement, the entire enterprise is unlikely to deliver results.