Institutions rarely collapse overnight. Behind every visible breakdown lies a chain of hidden layers — identity, organisational, cultural, and political — that shape how crises emerge and unfold.
The system didn’t fail because something unexpected happened. It failed because what was expected wasn’t managed.
Most transformations don’t fail due to poor strategy — they fail because people feel left out. Here’s how to overcome resistance and lead real change.
The UK’s new Infrastructure Strategy sets bold ambitions — but turning intent into delivery will require governance reform, capabilities, and systemic resilience. Here are my reflections on what it will take to achieve real impact.
What the government’s latest migration policy reveals is not just a shift in visa rules — but a deeper pattern of reactive governance, driven by ego and short-term survival instincts. The risk is not a migration crisis, but a crisis of governance itself.
How can the UK build a more resilient infrastructure delivery system? Key lessons and priorities for long-term transformation.