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The Frog in the Well – Bank Regulators and Culture

The phrase “two steps forward and one step back” is reflected in the anecdote about a frog trying to climb the slimy walls of a well. For every big hop of progress there is a slide down the slick bricks as gravity takes it’s toll.
Watching Bank Regulators attempt to tackle the slippery topics of conduct, culture and behavioural risk brings to mind the frog. Advances in some areas, but not always rapid and with some backsliding.

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Navigating Risks, Shaping Futures: The Universal Power of Behavioral Risk Management (BRM)
Navigating Risks, Shaping Futures: The Universal Power of Behavioral Risk Management (BRM)

Nov 19, 2023

BRM acknowledges that “how we do things at work” has a significant impact on organisational outcomes. This includes desired outcomes, such as performance and innovation, and unsought outcomes, such as misconduct and control failings. Equally, it effects the long term, including operational resilience and the meeting of strategic goals, and the current position, with decisions and actions taken in the moment.  

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Why Exponential Random Graph Models (ERGMs) Can Help Analyze Misconduct
Why Exponential Random Graph Models (ERGMs) Can Help Analyze Misconduct

Sep 6, 2023

Exponential Random Graph Models (ERGMs) offer a statistical approach to analyze complex social interactions that often lead to misconduct. They enable predictive analysis and targeted interventions. With Swarm Dynamics, leverage ERGMs to understand not just ‘who’ is involved in misconduct, but the underlying network conditions that facilitate it, making your organization more resilient.

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