Blogs and Thought Pieces
Perspectives that challenge and inspire.
This is my space for published articles and thought pieces on risk, regulation, diversity, equity and inclusion. The common thread? Culture, accountability, and what it really takes for organisations to thrive when they stop dodging the hard truths.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: So, we look different, now what?
28 Sept 2021
A diverse workforce is of no value if the organisation isn’t set up to harness the power of diversity. In this piece I explore why inclusion and equity matter just as much as diversity — and why businesses must go further than metrics to create true cultural change.
Integrating Climate Change Strategy into the Organisation
01 July 2021
Climate change is a boardroom issue. But turning strategy into day-to-day action is often where firms fall short. In this article I outline practical steps to embed climate strategy across all three lines of defence.
A Case for Elevating Equity
01 Feb 2022
You can’t get from diversity to inclusion without equity. I argue for putting equity back at the centre of every DEI strategy — balancing power dynamics, levelling the playing field, and creating environments where everyone has a fair chance to thrive.
Managing Uncertainty in Insurance
24 Dec 2020
Risk and uncertainty are not the same thing. Drawing on Knight’s distinction and today’s realities, I explore how insurers can better prepare for black swan events, ambiguity, and the unknowns that shape our industry.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) – A Role for the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR)
11 Sept 2023
What does regulation have to do with DEI? Quite a lot. This blog explores how the UK’s Senior Managers & Certification Regime could embed accountability for equity and inclusion at the highest levels of financial services.