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Detection vs. Prevention: Why Companies Overinvest in Controls and Underinvest in Understanding

Alastair Inskip on 2025-11-04 Detection delivers speed and visibility, but rarely resolves underlying causes Prevention requires time, cross-functional cooperation, and leadership patience Cultures that prioritise understanding over compliance achieve lasting resilience Modern organisations have become remarkably good at detecting failure. Automated inspection systems, statistical process controls, and machine-learning tools monitor quality at every stage. When problems appear, the typical Read More...

Gemba Walks: A Non-Confrontational Internal Audit Method for Process Standardisation

Alastair Inskip on 2024-10-07 In any business, having clear and consistent processes is crucial to ensuring smooth operations, maintaining quality, and boosting productivity. Process standardisation—where everyone follows the same steps to achieve the same outcome—helps reduce mistakes, save time, and create predictable results. Using traditional internal audit methods to identify deviations from standard operating procedures (SOPs) can sometimes be Read More...