Being inquisitive and open, reflecting on ideas and exploring hinterlands to challenge our own present understanding.

Jun 1, 20202 min read

COMPLIANCE, IT'S LIKE LEARNING TO RIDE A BIKE

We have become dependent on the compliance stabilisers of policies, procedures and controls. If we think about what cultural change is...

May 30, 20204 min read

GUERNSEY'S GOVERNANCE IS IN OUR HANDS

Here is the recent [29 May 2020] letter I wrote, published in the Guernsey Press Opinion pages on Guernsey's response to the Corona Virus...

May 26, 20203 min read

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE BOARDROOM

The future of governance, risk management and compliance could be disrupted significantly by the use of AI. It's here now, but do we...

May 23, 20203 min read

WANT COMPLIANCE, THEN ABANDON HOPE

For those that follow my blog, you will know that I promised to step outside of 'Overton's Window'. This is one such time. To challenge...

May 21, 20203 min read

COMPLIANCE MANUALS, THEY'VE HAD THEIR DAY

Having read many monstrosities called 'Compliance Manuals', I am absolutely convinced that they often add little value to organisations,...

May 20, 20202 min read

DOUBLE DOWN ON COMPLIANCE, NOW

It's tempting, when the financial cash flow is up against the wall, to look for ways of reducing or redirecting investment and spend in...

May 15, 20202 min read

SINGING FROGS, MAKE WAY...

What was here yesterday, isn't necessarily here today, and certainly, what is here today may well not be here tomorrow. We know this. So,...

May 13, 20203 min read

REGULATION STIFLES COMPLIANCE CULTURE

If we are to be honest, we are heading in the wrong direction. More 'rules', more regulation, leading to poorer outcomes of compliance...

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