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UK FCA: Speak-Up Culture Prevents Firm Failures

by Starling Insights

Observations

Dec 06, 2023

In a speech at a recent conference, Sheree Howard, Director of Risk and Compliance Oversight at the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), emphasized the importance of fostering an environment where employees feel empowered to speak up and challenge their superiors. Howard argues that such a culture, which some would describe as having "psychological safety," is essential to stop companies from failing.

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UK Covid Response Impaired by "Macho" Culture

by Starling Insights

Observations

Nov 14, 2023

At a recent hearing for the UK Government's inquiry into its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, Helen MacNamara, who served as Deputy Cabinet Secretary between 2020 and 2021, criticized the government's response to the crisis, citing a "macho" culture "contaminated by ego."