“conflicting metrics” I worked for an alt-bank where they created a Data Security department. Which enacted standards for software changes that were impossible to meet. So even bug fixes - for *secur… (View Post)

Ha I worked in a bank where they tried to change the traders behaviour via the bonus. So they capped the bonus component for profit and added in a component for growing market share. The traders took… (View Post)

Did some scuba diving with (among others) a South African chap who loved his job. Delivering luxury cars to buyers in Johannesburg. Always avoided buddying with him. Adrenaline seeking is not optimal… (View Post)

Private prosecutions are disliked by The System. I attended a community meeting where the police actually berated an org for doing private prosecutions. (View Post)

The Victorians managed to enforce the Faxtory Acts. Because they used inspectors who were given the power to inspect. And agencies behind them, who would prosecute. The current UK approach to standar… (View Post)