Why do organisations use routines and standards to innovate? And how do executives and professionals actually use those systems to make decisions? These questions drive my work. I investigate how companies, government bodies, and non-profits team up to tackle our biggest social and environmental challenges. My goal is to understand how these groups collaborate to turn complex ideas into lasting, real-world change.
To do this, I have developed a Law and Organisations approach. This framework bridges the gap between how rules function on paper and how organizations actually operate on the ground. To do this, I look at the intersection of two areas:
- How Organizations Work: I examine the strategies and structures that allow large groups to function. By combining data analysis with in-depth interviews, I look at what makes some organizations innovative and resilient while others struggle to adapt.
- Law in Action: Instead of just reading what the laws say, I study how they actually work in the real world. I look at how rules influence the way people and groups behave in their day-to-day lives.
Through this lens, I develop two concepts:
- Transition Valuation: I create new ways to measure the true impact of shifting toward a more sustainable future, helping leaders see the real value of long-term change.
- Information User Experience: I re-think how decision-makers interact with data. By designing clearer, more intuitive ways to handle complex information, I help ensure that the right data leads to the right action.
By connecting these perspectives, I uncover the hidden patterns that help institutions solve complex problems. My aim is to build more responsive systems that effectively address the needs of people and the planet.