When we think about high-performing teams, we often focus on the outcome. Whether it’s the project being delivered on time, an operation completed successfully, a crisis managed professionally or customers that were satisfied. These are the visible signs of success. What we don’t really talk about are the values that made that success possible. Whether … Continue reading Success Leave Clues: The Values Behind Every Great Team
The Power of the Situation: What Married at First Sight, and Abu Ghraib Teach Us About Preventing Harm
That’s a big leap don’t you think? For me mainstream media continues to be full of stories which are connected. Far too often we simply look at what’s happened and move on. We may display anger or frustration however we rarely take a step back and ask what’s happening and why has this happened. When … Continue reading The Power of the Situation: What Married at First Sight, and Abu Ghraib Teach Us About Preventing Harm
Tip Toe – Male Fragility and the Quiet Growth of Harm
Some television dramas entertain. Others educate. A rare few hold up a mirror and force us to confront uncomfortable truths about ourselves and our society. For me Channel 4’s drama Tip Toe falls into that category. In this piece I won’t spoil the watch. I just want to reflect on what I watched and its … Continue reading Tip Toe – Male Fragility and the Quiet Growth of Harm
Beyond Awareness: Why Training Alone Will Not Break a Culture of Silence in Policing
In recent years, policing organisations across the UK have invested significant time and resources into awareness training on bullying, sexual harassment, discrimination, racism, and professional standards. Such training is important. It helps establish expectations, clarifies unacceptable behaviour, and demonstrates organisational commitment to ethical policing. Yet despite this investment, inquiries, misconduct investigations, whistleblowing reports, and media … Continue reading Beyond Awareness: Why Training Alone Will Not Break a Culture of Silence in Policing
The Heroic Imagination: Why Waiting for Heroes Is Not Enough
In the days, weeks and months after my dad’s suicide in 2008, one question kept me awake at night. Could I have said something that might have helped? Looking back, I was unprepared for dealing with someone struggling with his mental health. If there is a central theme to my work now it is the … Continue reading The Heroic Imagination: Why Waiting for Heroes Is Not Enough
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