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This edition looks at one of the harder truths in audit and risk leadership: being capable is not always the same as being trusted. Some leaders are invited in because their judgement improves the room. Others are listened to politely, but do not materially shape decisions. I break down what creates that gap in practice, what boards are quietly testing for, and how stronger trust is often built long before the meeting starts. It is a practical read for leaders who want their work to land with more credibility, more influence and more consequence. Welcome to Edition #32.
Apr 13, 2026
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12 min read
Most controls do not fail because they are missing. They fail because they arrive too late, sit with the wrong person, or never change the decision that matters. This week’s issue looks at the gap between control activity and real behaviour, with practical examples from operations, supplier onboarding, incident management and inventory write-offs. Welcome to Edition #31.
Apr 7, 2026
15 min read
Internal audit teams cannot futureproof themselves by training harder. Technology is changing the mechanics. The winning audit teams will build judgement, communication, commercial acumen and leadership much faster. Welcome to Edition #30.
Mar 30, 2026
10 min read
Welcome to Edition #29. After a strong IRM Midlands workshop in Birmingham last Friday, I wanted to share some of the practical mechanics behind the discussion. This issue looks at why controls go stale, how to tell whether they need refreshing, retiring or redesigning, and the questions that help separate real control from admin.
Mar 23, 2026
11 min read
Welcome to Edition #28. This weeks edition provides a practical operating model for CAEs, CROs, Control Leaders and Practitioners who need proof, not polished noise. Use the Evidence Chain to turn AI output into something you can actually defend.
Mar 16, 2026
