Category Archives: Opinion
The Risk Operations Strategy Group
The last couple of weeks I have been working on formalising some of the thinking and work around Risk Operations Strategy (previously the Chris Warburton group). This has lead to the formation of a group of like minded experts in … Continue reading
EUCI conference
Was able to present at the EUCI Credit and Collections conference this year. Some interesting speakers and good discussion, especially around the use of modelling within a structured, regulated, public utility infrastructure. What was interesting was, although there are differences … Continue reading
Standardised Risk Operations Strategy
More interesting discussions this week around a standardized approach for Risk Operations Strategy. This really is a opportunity and clearly applicable across multiple industries and business segments. Each are at varying stages of evolution and there is potential for a … Continue reading
How much segmentation is too much segmentation?
In the world of risk management and modelling much revolves around the segmentation of data. New customer segments, new attributes for segmentation, segment performance and reporting. Indeed, much of the new development – ‘the edge’ – is also around this … Continue reading
Economic Outlook
This week I was fortunate to be at the Credit Grantors Association 2012 kick off dinner. Unfortunately Benjamin Tal could not speak (he is great to listen to), however we had a good replacement with Peter Buchanan. Generally the graphs … Continue reading
The next ‘big thing’ in modelling
I was lucky enough this week to be able to attend the CSRSA general meeting. The topic was “Conceptual frameworks for a future analytic game changer?” by Larry Rosenberger, former CEO of FICO. His view was that as we move … Continue reading
Questions in the workplace
Just had a interesting discussion regarding questions in the workplace. Questioning organisations (measured by a high ratio of questions to statements – 5:1) are healthier and higher performing that non questioning organisations (low ratio eg 1:1). However just asking more … Continue reading
LinkedIn & Social media
Building on the recent foray into the world and dynamics of social media, I was able to attend an interesting session by Kendra Reddy on Linked in. This site seems to be ever expanding, and has a huge feature set. … Continue reading
Risk management and earthquakes
Had a fascinating discussion over the weekend with a person in the insurance industry and how they understand risk. In particular as it relates to earthquakes and how they see it. The West Coast, but also Quebec and Mississippi, even … Continue reading
Receivable Management Association of Canada Inc.
Invited to the RMA conference this week, where there were some really interesting speakers. Particularly enjoyable was the session on social media and reputation. Fascinating on the linkage to the ARM world, really made me think. Also good to hear … Continue reading
