Cause For Thought

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Cause for Thought explores the art and science of problem solving, asking why we often struggle to truly understand complex challenges and how we are best placed to turn those struggles into clear, actionable insights. Each episode blends classic problem-solving theories, real-world incidents, and candid personal stories, both successes and failures. Together, we unpack the ideas, tools, and mindsets that transform setbacks into opportunities. From finance to healthcare, manufacturing to everyday life, the Cause for Thought guests help you make sense of complexity, one episode at a time.

  1. 22 JAN

    CPC2025 & Root Cause Analysis - How ready are you?

    CPC2025 is coming. As of today, firms have just 42 days. Are they really ready for what it demands?In Episode 9 of Cause for Thought, Jonathan Batchelor (CEO) and George Holman (Financial & Professional Services Lead) unpack what CPC2025 means in practice when it comes to Root Cause Analysis - not just on paper. They explore: Why Root Cause Analysis is becoming a regulatory expectation, not a nice-to-have.How the right combination of software, training and consulting can turn compliance into competitive advantage.Practical steps leaders can take to get ahead.If you work in Financial Services, for a firm regulated by the CBI, this episode is for you.

    30 min

  2. 17/12/2025

    Cause for Thought Short - Episode Five

    Welcome to Cause for Thought Shorts – brought to you by What Caused This. In these bite-size episodes we’ll dive into examples and case studies of real-life Root Cause Analysis and problem solving. In each short episode, we’ll look to cover situations, investigations, and impacts, with key learnings, best practice and useful tips woven throughout.

    22 min

  3. 10/12/2025

    Cause for Thought Short - Episode Four

    Welcome to Cause for Thought Shorts – brought to you by What Caused This. In these bite-size episodes we’ll dive into examples and case studies of real-life Root Cause Analysis and problem solving. In each short episode, we’ll look to cover situations, investigations, and impacts, with key learnings, best practice and useful tips woven throughout.

    15 min

  4. 03/12/2025

    Cause for Thought Short - Episode Three

    Welcome to Cause for Thought Shorts – brought to you by What Caused This. In these bite-size episodes we’ll dive into examples and case studies of real-life Root Cause Analysis and problem solving. In each short episode, we’ll look to cover situations, investigations, and impacts, with key learnings, best practice and useful tips woven throughout.

    7 min

  5. 26/11/2025

    Racing Ahead of the Problem: Utilising proactive Root Cause Analysis at The British Racing School

    In this episode of Cause for Thought, we’re joined by the CEO of The British Racing School, Andrew Braithwaite, to explore how a small, high-performing organisation is applying Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to embed proactive problem-solving in a tight-knit team. If you are a fan of horseracing and problem solving, this is the episode for you!

    32 min

  6. 19/11/2025

    Cause for Thought Short - Episode Two

    Welcome to Cause for Thought Shorts – brought to you by What Caused This. In these bite-size episodes we’ll dive into examples and case studies of real-life Root Cause Analysis and problem solving. In each short episode, we’ll look to cover situations, investigations, and impacts, with key learnings, best practice and useful tips woven throughout.

    7 min

  7. 12/11/2025

    Cause for Thought Short - Episode One

    Welcome to Cause for Thought Shorts – brought to you by What Caused This. In these bite-size episodes we’ll dive into examples and case studies of real-life Root Cause Analysis and problem solving. In each short episode, we’ll look to cover situations, investigations, and impacts, with key learnings, best practice and useful tips woven throughout.

    8 min

  8. 29/10/2025

    Root Cause Analysis and Regulation: How Firms Can Succeed Where Regulators Expect More

    In this episode of Cause for Thought, @EdWells and @GeorgeHolman explore the relationship between regulation and Root Cause Analysis (RCA). Across industries, regulators are increasingly expecting firms to demonstrate not only that they’ve fixed an issue, but that they’ve understood why it happened in the first place. RCA is at the centre of that expectation — yet its value extends far beyond compliance. Ed and George's discussion is framed around two key points: - Where regulators are setting clear expectations for RCA to be performed - Why RCA is essential to sustainable implementation and remediation, not just problem fixing. Regardless of the sector you are based in, this conversation offers insight into how a disciplined, evidence-based approach to RCA can build trust with regulators - and improve outcomes for customers, markets and firms alike. Tune in to hear why RCA is not just a regulatory requirement, but a strategic advantage.

    55 min
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Cause for Thought explores the art and science of problem solving, asking why we often struggle to truly understand complex challenges and how we are best placed to turn those struggles into clear, actionable insights. Each episode blends classic problem-solving theories, real-world incidents, and candid personal stories, both successes and failures. Together, we unpack the ideas, tools, and mindsets that transform setbacks into opportunities. From finance to healthcare, manufacturing to everyday life, the Cause for Thought guests help you make sense of complexity, one episode at a time.

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  • Creator
    What Caused This
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © What Caused This
  • Show Website
    Cause For Thought