Podcast appearances and mentions of Richard Robinson

In this final episode of Season 5, due diligence engineers Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis conclude their theme of difficult conversations engineers need to have as well as discuss Engineering for Communities. They explore how engineering should focus on improving rather than maintaining the status quo, and the concerning trend of engineers being sidelined in critical decision-making processes.The discussion includes:How councils and planning decisions have become "de-engineered"The importance of due diligence beyond just health and safety - extending to environmental protection and project managementWhy engineers seem to have "vacated the field" in many areas, leaving non-technical decision-makers to handle complex problemsThe need for validation, verification, and challenging assumptions rather than blindly applying StandardsHow proper due diligence can demonstrate governance and protect communities, workers, and the environmentDue diligence is an ongoing process requiring continuous thinking and adaptation as technology and circumstances change. The also discuss their confusion how anyone could they're a designers and not demonstrate due diligence irrespective of what the WHS/OHS legislation says and that they're setting themselves up for a fall. For further information on Richard and Gaye's consulting work with R2A, head to https://www.r2a.com.au, where you'll also find their booklets (store) and a sign-up for their quarterly newsletter to keep informed of their latest news and events.Gaye is also founder of women's safety workwear company Apto PPE if you'd like to check out the garments at https://www.aptoppe.com.au

In this episode of "Risk! Engineers Talk Governance," due diligence engineers Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis revisit the fundamentals of engineering due diligence in response to listener feedback about confusion between risk, assurance and diligence.The discussion covers how R2A became specialised in due diligence engineering through their expert witness work, where they learned that due diligence serves as a defense against negligence with two key components: having reasonable control in place and taking all reasonable steps to protect against foreseeable harm.Richard explains their decision to move away from quantified risk assessments using target risk levels, as this cannot adequately demonstrate due diligence. Instead, R2A advocates for a top-down approach that identifies critical issues, evaluates available controls, and determines what's reasonable in the circumstances.They clarify that while due diligence obligations are explicitly stated for corporate officers in workplace safety legislation, all professional engineers have an implied duty to demonstrate due diligence as part of their professional responsibilities, and emphasise that simply following regulator approval doesn't guarantee protection from negligence claims. Engineers must take a holistic approach rather than relying solely on Standards or regulatory compliance. The books they mention are:For Directors: Criminal Manslaughter, How Not To Do It https://www.r2a.com.au/store/p/r2a-criminal-manslaughter-directors-bookletFor Engineers: Risk Management & Negligence; Due diligence Essentials for Engineers https://www.r2a.com.au/store/p/due-diligence-essentials-engineers-booklet  For further information on Richard and Gaye's consulting work with R2A, head to https://www.r2a.com.au.Gaye is also founder of women's safety workwear company Apto PPE if you'd like to check out the garments at https://www.aptoppe.com.au 

In this episode of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, due diligence engineers Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis tackle the growing problem of organisational silos and their impact on due diligence and explore how siloed thinking undermines efforts across various domains—from safety, projects and regulatory compliance.Drawing from decades of industry experience, Richard traces the evolution of risk engineering. They then discuss the need for integrating expertise across the entire organisation to achieve genuinely diligent solutions that satisfy all stakeholders.Through real-world examples including waterfront safety designs in New Zealand and the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, they demonstrate how breaking down silos leads to better outcomes. They also emphasise that while the R2A due diligence process isn't "rocket science," it requires structured thinking and inclusive facilitation to bring disparate perspectives together.This episode refers to their previous discussion about being "relevant, reasoned and concise" (S5 Ep7), offering practical insights on how organisations can overcome the silo mentality to demonstrate due diligence across all operations. For further information on Richard and Gaye's consulting work with R2A, head to https://www.r2a.com.au.Gaye is also founder of women's safety workwear company Apto PPE if you'd like to check out the garments at https://www.aptoppe.com.au

In this episode of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, due diligence engineers Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis discuss why effective due diligence arguments need to be relevant, reasoned, and concise. They share their frustrations with overly complex safety documentation that fails to deliver clear, defensible arguments, and explain why safety cases should be brief yet comprehensive enough to stand up to legal scrutiny. Drawing from their extensive experience as expert witnesses and consultants, they offer practical advice on creating effective safety documentation that not only satisfies the courts and makes sense to lawyers and Boards, but actually improves safety outcomes at optimal cost.The episode starts with them explaining (following a question from their producer) how safety approaches shifted from target-based risk assessments to the SFAIRP (So Far As Is Reasonably Practicable) principles with the OHS Act in Victoria, and why it was necessary. For further information on Richard and Gaye's consulting work with R2A, head to https://www.r2a.com.au.Gaye is also founder of women's safety workwear company Apto PPE if you'd like to check out the garments at https://www.aptoppe.com.au

In this episode, of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, due diligence engineers Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis revisit the distinction between SFAIRP (So Far As Is Reasonably Practicable) and Target Levels of Risk and Safety.  They explain how target levels of risk continue to be problematic in engineering despite being legally unsupportable under WHS/OHS legislation and share examples of regulators and engineers still using outdated approaches and discuss why this confusion persists, pointing to issues with Standards and educational institutions that continue teaching these methods.They clarify that SFAIRP asks "Are all reasonable practical precautions in place?" while target based approaches rely solely on calculated risk levels. Through real-world examples including expert witness cases and engineering consultations, they demonstrate how the SFAIRP approach leads to better safety outcomes and alignment between stakeholders and warn engineers and organisations still using target levels of risk for safety issues. This conversation follows their original discussion in Season 1 Episode 1: SFAIRP vs ALARP (listen at https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2180928/episodes/13021822-sfairp-vs-alarp-risk-engineers-talk-governance-podcast) While the table they refer to is available in their Criminal Manslaughter – How Not To Do It booklet, available online at https://www.r2a.com.au/store/p/r2a-criminal-manslaughter-directors-booklet Richard and Gaye also run public and in-house workshops on the topic. For further information on Richard and Gaye's consulting work with R2A, head to https://www.r2a.com.au.Gaye is also founder of women's safety workwear company Apto PPE if you'd like to check out the garments at https://www.aptoppe.com.au

In this episode of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, due diligence engineering experts Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis discuss why Standards are not the solution.  They explore why following Standards can be problematic, outlining key issues: 1.     Using Standards out of context;2.     There's no explanation for rationales;3.     They don't cover all things; and4.     They are often lagging indicators.They share a number of examples within SIL, AS1940 and AS61508 that demonstrate the issues if you do blindly follow the Standard. The episode concludes with their answer to an often asked question: If you don't design to Standards, how do Engineers design? The text they mention is Engineering Due Diligence (Concepts, Applications, Tools & Techniques) that can be purchased online at https://www.r2a.com.au/store/p/r2a-engineering-due-diligence-textbook  For further information on Richard and Gaye's consulting work with R2A, head to https://www.r2a.com.au.Gaye is also founder of women's safety workwear company Apto PPE if you'd like to check out the garments at https://www.aptoppe.com.au

In this episode of "Risk! Engineers Talk Governance," due diligence engineers Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis discuss Insurance Criteria and its history and modern relevance, particularly focusing on the Highly Protected Risk (HPR) engineering process.Richard shares his experience training with Factory Mutual in the US and explains how the HPR approach originated in the 1840s with Zacharia Allen, a cotton mill owner who re-engineered his facility to minimise fire risks. When his insurance company refused to offer discounts for these improvements, Allen created a mutual pool with other safety-conscious factory owners, establishing an engineering-based approach to insurance rather than a purely financial one.The conversation explores key concepts like Normal Loss Expectancy versus Maximum Foreseeable Loss, highlights common design flaws in Australian Standards, and emphasises that engineers must think beyond merely following standards to truly understand what they're trying to protect. The episode concludes with takeaways about designing for specific needs rather than blindly applying Standards.This conversation follows the R2A text Engineer Due Diligence (Concepts, Applications, Tools & Techniques) that can be purchased online at https://www.r2a.com.au/store/p/r2a-engineering-due-diligence-textbook. For further information on Richard and Gaye's consulting work with R2A, head to https://www.r2a.com.au. Gaye is also founder of women's safety workwear company Apto PPE if you'd like to check out the garments at https://www.aptoppe.com.au

In this episode of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, due diligence engineers Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis discuss: How to prevent catastrophic project blowouts. They discuss the three key considerations when undertaking project due diligence and preventing catastrophic project blowouts as: Ensure your scope is right, have identified your critical success outcomes are and all key stakeholders understand what the prize is and agree.Undertake a completeness check of threats. Project due diligence is not a risk assessment, it's about controls, and putting in controls to protect against threats.  Review the project on a regular basis and at key milestones. If there are any scope changes being proposed, you need to question what it will actually do to your project and where it's at now. Redefine the project scope, as appropriate, but ensure changes are communicated transparently and clearly. This discussion follows R2A's booklet: How To Prevent Catastrophic Project Blowouts (A Practical Guide for Directors). You can purchase online at https://www.r2a.com.au/store/p/project-governance-booklet-directors For further information on Richard and Gaye's consulting work with R2A, head to https://www.r2a.com.au.Gaye is also founder of women's safety workwear company Apto PPE if you'd like to check out the garments at https://www.aptoppe.com.au

In this episode of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, due diligence engineers Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis this season's theme of "Difficult Conversations Engineers Need to Have About Risk". Key discussion points include:Risk is multidimensional. Risk covers a big domain that has lead to confusion.There are three different types of risk, but R2A's focus is typically on safety risk and project risk – downside risk.Commercial industry like to focus on upside, downside risk (risk and reward, risk appetite and innovation), but Engineers should focus on downside risk.Innovation and Risk Management is good but not at the expense of zero harm and the WHS/OHS legislation.Often innovation is the solution to the problem but cannot compromise safety.Innovation cannot be encouraged as the focus of Risk Management.Safety risk shouldn't been seen as an obstruction; safety is non-negotiable.Don't just choose one technique because if you do, and particularly if you ignore the WHS legislation requirements, you're going to set yourself up for a pretty serious fall.  For further information on Richard and Gaye's consulting work with R2A, head to https://www.r2a.com.au. Gaye is also founder of women's safety workwear company Apto PPE if you'd like to check out the garments at https://www.aptoppe.com.au 

In this first episode of Season 5 of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, due diligence engineers Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis provide an overview of their new booklet "Risk Management and Negligence - Due Diligence Essentials for Engineers". They discuss the importance of engineers to understand their responsibilities around risk management and due diligence, and the need to communicate this effectively to senior decision-makers. The booklet covers:You can't always be right but you can be diligentWhat it means to be an engineer todayThe risk management swampMethods to drain the swampDue diligence domainsThey also discuss this season's theme of difficult conversations engineers need to have and their plans for an in-person event to further discuss this topic. For further information on Richard and Gaye's consulting work with R2A, head to https://www.r2a.com.au.To purchase the new booklet, head to https://www.r2a.com.au/store/p/due-diligence-essentials-engineers-bookletAll other books are available at https://www.r2a.com.au/storeGaye is also founder of women's safety workwear company Apto PPE if you'd like to check out the garments at https://www.aptoppe.com.au

The "Hygienist Inspired" chairside recruitment program launched this week – a partnership between ADHA and the Foundations of Delta Dental. Three incredible dedicated Advisory Committee members share their dental hygiene journeys with host, Matt Crespin, and explain how this initiative builds diversity in dental hygiene and addresses workforce shortages while improving access to care in underserved communities. Learn about becoming a Hygienist Inspired Ally in this movement and how dental hygienists can inspire future professionals through direct chairside conversations and person connections. Matt shares the latest ADHA news from a busy start to 2025. Guests: Marlyce James, MEd, RDH, CDA, FADHA; Richard Robinson, BS, RDH; Ryan D. Rutar, RDH, MAM, FADHA, MAADH (Hygienist Inspired Advisory Committee) Host: Matt Crespin, MPH, RDH, FADHA   www.adha.org/HygienistInspired www.adha.org/Newsroom  

Podcast: To The Point - Cybersecurity (LS 36 · TOP 3% what is this?)Episode: Navigating IT and OT Integration Challenges with Richard RobinsonPub date: 2025-02-11Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn this episode of the To the Point cybersecurity podcast, hosts Jonathan Knepher and Rachael Lyon dive into the complex world of IT and OT network integration with Richard Robinson, CEO of Cynalytica. Richard shares his expertise on the critical differences between IT and OT networks, highlighting their unique security priorities and life cycles. He provides insights into the challenges organizations face when merging these historically siloed domains, offering strategies to bridge the gaps in culture, communication, and risk tolerance. The conversation explores the rising threats of ransomware, the importance of holistic monitoring, and the use of innovative technologies to protect critical infrastructure. Tune in as Richard discusses the significance of realistic cyber exercises, the evolution of cyber threats, and his remarkable journey through the cybersecurity industry, from his early days in San Francisco to leading innovations at Cynalytica. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone interested in enhancing cybersecurity in the digital age.   For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e319The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Forcepoint | Global Cybersecurity Leader | Security. Simplified., which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

In this episode of the To the Point cybersecurity podcast, hosts Jonathan Knepher and Rachael Lyon dive into the complex world of IT and OT network integration with Richard Robinson, CEO of Cynalytica. Richard shares his expertise on the critical differences between IT and OT networks, highlighting their unique security priorities and life cycles. He provides insights into the challenges organizations face when merging these historically siloed domains, offering strategies to bridge the gaps in culture, communication, and risk tolerance. The conversation explores the rising threats of ransomware, the importance of holistic monitoring, and the use of innovative technologies to protect critical infrastructure. Tune in as Richard discusses the significance of realistic cyber exercises, the evolution of cyber threats, and his remarkable journey through the cybersecurity industry, from his early days in San Francisco to leading innovations at Cynalytica. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone interested in enhancing cybersecurity in the digital age.   For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e319

Richard Robinson and Estella Prince of property litigation boutique Hägen Wolf discuss developing case law and the pros and cons of having a mobile phone mast on your property, in discussion with EG court reporter James Lumley

In the final episode of Season 4 of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, due diligence engineers Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis wrap up the key theme of the season of due diligence as a governance process. They also provide another industry example in Dam Safety, and discuss the relevance of WHS/OHS legislation and the state of prosecutions.Key take-aways include: The due diligence process is a governance process that focuses on high consequence, low likelihood events rather than risk management.Dam safety highlights how regulators focus on the worst-case scenario of a dam failure rather than likelihood.The due diligence process involves four key tasks: completeness checks, identifying critical issues, determining reasonable controls, and implementing a quality assurance system. WHS/OHS legislations must be integrated across safety decisions. WHS prosecutions seem to be more prevalent in jurisdictions where it's been in place a while, with regulators more likely to prosecute smaller to medium-sized organisations due to the increased likelihood of winning. For further information on Richard and Gaye's consulting work with R2A, head to https://www.r2a.com.au.Gaye is also founder of women's safety workwear company Apto PPE if you'd like to check out the garments at https://www.aptoppe.com.au  Look out for Season 5 coming soon!

In this episode of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, due diligence engineers Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis discuss due diligence for bushfires.Richard has been involved in advising on bushfire risk and controls since Ash Wednesday in 1984, while both Richard and Gaye as R2A were involved with bushfire assessments post Black Saturday in 2009.  Their discussion highlights:Bushfire season is getting longer, and the ability to prepare for it is getting shorter. Volunteer firefighters are also declining.Bushfire best practice for local planning for protection has adopted a vulnerability approach – criticality rather than likelihood.From a due diligence viewpoint, we know we cannot stop bushfires. But, what are all the controls that we can put in place?  Often it's not the threat of the bushfire itself, but the interaction of a community or people with the bushfire – the vulnerability of peri-urban areas.Building codes have been updated to improve bushfire resistance, but challenges remain around prescribed burning and access of remote areas during fires.Prepare your property, but be ready to evacuate early on high-risk days, as access can quickly become blocked. For further information on Richard and Gaye's consulting work with R2A, head to https://www.r2a.com.au.

In this episode of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, due diligence engineers Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis discuss due diligence in the electrical and power industry.They discuss due diligence and risk management considerations in the sector, with examples that focus on renewable energy sources like wind turbines and the potential role of nuclear power in Australia's energy mix. Key points include:The need to carefully assess and document the safety and emergency protocols even for foreseeable events like fires.The trade-offs involved in designing effective systems which can sometimes introduce new risks.The challenges of transitioning to a more distributed, renewable-heavy electrical grid, including the need for reliable baseload power and the shifting seasonal demand patterns in Australia.The thorough, "cradle-to-grave" approach taken by Finland in developing nuclear power, which may serve as a model for Australia.The difficulty of developing a coherent, long-term national energy policy due to the political complexities involved. Find out more about Richard and Gaye's consulting work at https://www.r2a.com.au.The full episode on Nuclear Power is Episode 9, Season 2 of this podcast.

In this episode of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, due diligence engineers Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis discuss the obligations for engineers under the WHS legislation (OHS Act in Victoria) and understanding the importance of their role if things go wrong.They discuss the fact that Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation is the overarching legislation in Australia that must guide engineering design and decision-making, and their surprise at this lack of awareness and how many still (wrongly) use Standards as a design basis.They emphasise that engineers are central to upholding WHS requirements, as they are the designers responsible when things go wrong and that the engineering design process needs to be a top-down, holistic approach that considers all relevant stakeholders and objectives, not a bottom-up siloed approach. Find out more about Richard and Gaye's consulting work at https://www.r2a.com.au.    

Find Rich and all resources referenced in this podcast at https://www.allchangejourney.com/resources   Summary In this episode of the Huntley Leadership Podcast, Ron Huntley interviews Richard Robinson, author of the book 'All Change.' They discuss the challenges of navigating change and how to turn problems into opportunities. Robinson shares his journey as a social entrepreneur and his work with leaders in different contexts. The book 'All Change' is a culmination of 15 years of training and aims to help leaders unlock kingdom potential in a world of disruption. They also discuss the importance of surrender, experiential learning, and the formation process in discipleship and leadership. The conversation explores the process of change and innovation within the church. It discusses the importance of understanding different leadership styles and how to effectively engage pioneers and late adopters. The conversation emphasizes the need for a cohesive vision and process to navigate uncertainty and bring about change. It also shares a success story of a leader who engaged with the process and saw positive transformation in their organization. The conversation concludes with information on how to connect with the guest and access additional resources. You can also listen to the podcast weekly on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Listen on Spotify ⇥ https://spoti.fi/3PYXGa6 Listen on Apple ⇥ https://apple.co/3vjltcS Subscribe on YouTube ⇥ @huntleyleadership   --- ➡️ Parish Evangelization Course for Leaders This comprehensive course delivered online by Huntley Leadership features a 3-part collaborative learning environment uniquely designed with parish evangelization leaders in mind. Sign up here: https://courses.huntleyleadership.com   __ Connect with Huntley Leadership! Subscribe to our YouTube channel ⇥ @huntleyleadership Visit our website ⇥ https://huntleyleadership.com Connect on LinkedIn ⇥ https://linkedin.com/in/huntleyleadership/ Follow on Twitter ⇥ https://twitter.com/ron_huntley/ Follow on Instagram ⇥ https://instagram.com/huntleyleadership/ Follow on Facebook ⇥ https://facebook.com/huntleyleadership/ __ About Huntley Leadership Ron Huntley has been strengthening Catholic leaders worldwide as a trusted global partner in parish and diocesan renewal for years. As a speaker, author, and host of his own podcast, Ron is passionate about helping to create ridiculously fruitful parishes. Priests, Bishops and Ministry Partners around the world enjoy Ron's experience, energy and leadership coaching. The Huntley Leadership Podcast is a Catholic podcast that exists to inspire leaders to see the best, speak the best, and draw the best out in others. When we say Catholic Leadership, we don't just mean the Pastor or Bishop, we mean everyone in your parish and on your team. With a new episode every Monday, there's never a shortage of insights into leadership, renewing your perspective, and living a life in pursuit of Jesus. Keywords change, opportunities, leadership, social entrepreneurship, kingdom potential, disruption, surrender, experiential learning, discipleship, formation process, change, innovation, church, leadership styles, pioneers, late adopters, vision, process, success story, transformation, resources

In this episode of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, due diligence engineers Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis discuss the application of due diligence in the Marine Pilotage industry. They discuss various consulting work they've done with Marine Pilots across Australia and New Zealand ports, and summarise the key take-away that the process is no different for pilotage due diligence reviews than any other (industry's) due diligence review. That is, There needs to be an argument as to why all the credible critical issues have been identified. In a port, they typically look at all the user groups and what activities they're doing. Look at all the controls that can be put in place, which are reasonable in the circumstances. Always needs to be a quality assurance system to make sure that what is being put in place are sustained and managed accordingly. But, noting, there will be site specific or port specific issues so the controls put in place may be different. Find out more about Richard and Gaye's consulting work at https://www.r2a.com.au.   

Episode #134. Today's topic is Agency Partnerships – what makes a great client-agency relationship and perspective from both sides of the fence. Joining Abby to discuss is Richard Robinson, awarded "One of the ten most influential Leaders in Digital & Tech" (BIMA) and Campaign A-List 2024.  Richard is highly experienced in the client (McDonalds, Coca-Cola) and agency (Publicis Worldwide) world and as an intermediary and consultant for both at Xeim Engage and Oystercatchers. In his latest role as Executive Director of Ingenuity+ and Exco member of The Ingenuity Group, UK's largest connector of brands with agencies, Richard specialises in connecting the Marketing World. In this episode, Richard shares the two fundamentals of a great agency partner, the role of account handling, all agency ‘rules of engagement', quality of briefing, plus insight from Ingenuity+ ‘Redefining the pitch' report and why Richard is excited about the future of his new role. Read a copy of Ingenuity+ report mentioned in this episode: Ingenuity + Redefining The Pitch (ingenuitylondon.com)Host: Abigail (Abby) Dixon FCIM/ICF | LinkedInGuest: Richard Robinson

Episode #134. Today's topic is Agency Partnerships – what makes a great client-agency relationship and perspective from both sides of the fence.  Joining Abby to discuss is Richard Robinson, awarded "One of the ten most influential Leaders in Digital & Tech" (BIMA) and Campaign A-List 2024. Richard is highly experienced in the client (McDonalds, Coca-Cola) and agency (Publicis Worldwide) world and as an intermediary for both at Xeim Engage and Oystercatchers. In his latest role as Executive Director of Ingenuity+ and Exco member of The Ingenuity Group, UK's largest connector of brands with agencies, Richard specialises in connecting the Marketing World.  In this episode Richard shares the two fundamentals of a great agency partner, the role of account handling, all agency ‘rules of engagement', quality of briefing, plus insight from Ingenuity+ ‘Redefining the pitch' report and why Richard is excited about the future of his new role.  Read a copy of Ingenuity+ report mentioned in this episode: Ingenuity + Redefining The Pitch (ingenuitylondon.com) Host: Abigail (Abby) Dixon FCIM/ICF | LinkedIn Guest:  Richard Robinson

In this episode of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, due diligence engineers Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis discuss the new booklet titled "Due Diligence Essentials for Engineers" being authored by Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis. They talk about the need for the booklet being that Engineers are becoming more involved in the governance process in providing information to boards, directors and senior people. Engineers are ones aware of the critical things that can go wrong and what boards need to know about for their due diligence obligations under the WHS/OHS legislation.Other areas of discussion include:Whilst most engineers aren't directors and, therefore, don't have the due diligence obligations as spelt out by the WHS legislation, the legislation is specific about duties of designers.Engineers can not rely on Standards or Codes of Practice to absolve themselves of liability.When should engineers elevate issues to higher levels of decision-makers, and the importance of transparency in their decision-making process.Engineers can't be right all the time, but can be diligent. And with Registration of Engineers, due diligence provides a tool to be able to say they've done everything that is reasonable in the circumstances to make whatever they're working on safe. For more information about Richard and Gaye's consulting work, head to https://www.r2a.com.au/The books mentioned in this episode can be found at https://www.r2a.com.au/storeIf you'd like to be kept up-to-date with R2A news, including the launch of “Due Diligence Essentials for Engineers”, sign up at https://www.r2a.com.au/newsletter 

In this episode of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, due diligence engineers Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis discuss the differences between the "laws of man" and the "laws of nature" in the context of due diligence engineering. Drawing on their experiences as Expert Witnesses in the Australian and NZ judicial systems, the conversation covers the following key points:A brief history of Common Law.The adversarial system in common law, where lawyers argue different sides of a case before a judge or jury, differs from the inquisitorial system in civil law jurisdictions.The principle of "innocent until proven guilty" is a logical consequence of the adversarial system, rather than a fundamental legal principle.The Scottish legal system has a third verdict of "not proven" in addition to "guilty" and "not guilty", which the speakers suggest is a more pragmatic approach.Expert witnesses in court proceedings have a duty to the court rather than the party who hired them, which can lead to challenges when presenting evidence.Engineers need to manage the laws of nature first and then satisfy the laws of man in the courts. Find out more about Richard and Gaye's consulting work at https://www.r2a.com.au.  

In this episode of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, due diligence engineers Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis discuss the application of the due diligence process to the aviation industry. Richard discusses his recent presentation to the Australian Aviation Wildlife Hazard Group where he used the expert witness view: What is it that could have been done and if it had been done, would it have stopped it going wrong? Key take-aways:- Hazards and vulnerabilities in aviation, - Why R2A stays away from the term risk and adopts the military approach which is to say threat, - Preferred communication tools, and - The point of the due diligence process, which legislation requires, is demonstrating you were diligent and demonstrated you cared; that you did everything reasonably practicable you could in the circumstance. Find out more about Richard and Gaye's consulting work at https://www.r2a.com.au.   

 In this episode, due diligence engineers Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis discuss controls and liability when it comes to AI and robots. OHS/WHS legislation require achieving the highest level of hazard control that is reasonably practicable. AI/Robots present potential controls to address many safety issues and can be implemented to improve safety. They discuss a number of examples where AI and robots are already enhancing safety and removing people from dangerous tasks, and when it comes to due diligence, organisations would need to demonstrate why it is not reasonably practicable to use them. The chat also covers how AI provides situational awareness and information to support human decision-making. Quality assurance processes are still necessary to ensure the robustness of AI-generated information. And that the use of AI technology also raises questions about liability, ethics, and morals.If you'd like to find out more about Richard and Gaye's consulting work, head to https://www.r2a.com.au.Find out more about their publications at https://www.r2a.com.au/store.Find out more about their training at https://www.r2a.com.au/education 

In the first episode of Season 4 of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, due diligence engineers Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis discuss the judicial need for reliable knowledge and the need to demonstrate causation. They highlight some of their Expert Witness examples to demonstrate how for the courts to come to a decision, they have to not only have an understanding of what went wrong, but if there was something that could have been done that would've prevented the incident. And if this hasn't been made clear, then making a decision becomes very complicated. From the point of view of the courts, if things don't happen because there's a causal link to which you can assign liability or responsibility, how can they make a decision? They finish by talking how often it's due process and, on a certain level, it is more important to have a decision society can live with rather than actually getting it right. If you'd like to find out more about Richard and Gaye's consulting work, head to https://www.r2a.com.au.Find out more about their publications at https://www.r2a.com.au/store.Find out more about their training at https://www.r2a.com.au/education 

Key Points:Introduction to Richard Robinson:Background in legal tech and litigation support.Career journey from law firms to corporate in-house roles, including JC Penney and Toyota.Transition to Toyota:Inherited a mature legal operations team at Toyota.Initial challenges and the impact of COVID-19 on operations.Core Competencies of CLOC:Discussion on the 12 core principles of CLOC.Emphasis on technology and business intelligence.Strategic Approach to Technology:Importance of aligning technology with business strategy.People, process, and technology as the three pillars of legal operations.Stakeholder Engagement:Identifying and involving the right stakeholders.Importance of communication and emotional intelligence in managing change.Power Skills in Legal Operations:Collaboration, emotional intelligence, problem-solving, communication, and leadership.Listening and understanding root causes before implementing solutions.Mentorship and Industry Engagement:Richard's commitment to mentorship and building up others in the industry.Encouragement to connect on LinkedIn for further conversations.

In this special Risk! Engineers Talk Governance episode, due diligence engineers Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis discuss the recent IT outage that affected systems worldwide and the importance of criticality and resilience. Main take-aways include:The outage was predictable and foreseeable. It was a critical incident.You can't gold plate a single system so that it won't fail. The importance of redundancy – ensuring you've got another independent system that doesn't rely on the primary system.Engineering organisations are required to look at the credible worst case scenarios that can happen and what you can do and put in place to make sure that they're managedYou need to positively demonstrate due diligence about what you're doing. And due diligence means that you take into account the credible critical issues. When doing these reviews, you have to talk with the senior decision makers, who understand the business' critical requirements. If you'd like to find out more about Richard and Gaye's work, head to https://www.r2a.com.au.The book they refer to is Due Diligence Engineering and can be purchased online at https://www.r2a.com.au/store/p/r2a-engineering-due-diligence-textbook. 

Industrial Talk is onsite at OMG, Q1 Meeting and talking to Richard Robinson, Chief Strategist and Author with Bloomberg LP about "Open Data and Standards Development for All". Scott MacKenzie and Richard discuss the importance of standardizing financial data modeling to improve data quality, with Richard highlighting the challenges of keeping track of multiple identifiers for the same company across different countries and exchanges. They also discuss the adoption and governance of financial data standards, with Scott MacKenzie highlighting the high demand for Figgy data and the importance of open source licensing for good governance. Richard Robinson and Scott MacKenzie then engage in a conversation about the significance of standards in the digital age, with Richard emphasizing the need for standards to ensure interoperability and facilitate innovation, while Scott expresses his amazement at the complexity of standards and their impact on everyday life. Action Items [ ] Continue work on further revisions and enhancements to the FIGI standard. [ ] Provide contact details to listeners interested in learning more about FIGI. [ ] Publish Richard's contact information on the Industrial Talk platform for connections. Outline Open data standards for financial instruments, including Figgy and LSI legal entity identifier. Scott MacKenzie welcomes Richard Robinson to the podcast, praising his work with OMG and Bloomberg. Richard Robinson shares his experience with OMG, including his role as Chair of the Financial Services DTF. Richard (Bloomberg) explains how Figgy (open data standard) addresses issue of multiple identifiers for financial instruments, making them more accessible and transparent. Richard discusses how Bloomberg's Figgy identifier is free and open data, unlike other identifiers that require payment, and how it can help commoditize financial data. Standardizing financial data modeling using Figgy 1.0. Richard discusses the evolution of the Financial Industry Business Ontology (FIBO) standard from a proprietary model to an open standard through the Object Management Group. Richard explains how Figgy assigns unique identifiers to financial instruments, such as IBM common stock, to enhance data quality and provide an open way to access the data. Richard worked with financial services companies to address the same problem of maintaining internal databases and systems to keep data quality consistent, and Figgy helps enhance that effort. Adoption and governance of a standard for financial data. The Figgy standard is being widely adopted with 14 billion API requests per month globally. Keiko, a firm in France, became a certified provider for cryptocurrencies after accreditation. Speaker discusses importance of proper identification and transparency in financial industry. Standards and regulations in various industries. Richard discusses importance of standards in various industries, including construction and technology. Richard Robinson discusses the importance of standards in data wrangling at OMG Q1 meeting. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the

In this episode of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, due diligence engineers Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis from R2A discuss how standards stifle innovation.  They highlight the frustration of engineers who are designing to standards rather than focusing on solving the actual problem at hand. They argue that standards are often lag indicators and may not keep up with the rapidly changing world and provide examples of how standards can lead to shortcuts being taken and hinder the adoption of new technologies.  If you'd like more information about Richard and Gaye, head to https://www.r2a.com.au

In this podcast episode, due diligence engineers Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis discuss the concept of risk appetite versus zero harm and the confusion it creates at board levels because they're trying to put all of their risk issues into a single statement.They discuss how a risk appetite is about balancing risk and reward, whereas zero harm is about nothing bad happening, and this gets uncomfortable when applying risk appetite to human safety. The outline the commonly applied risk paradigms and how a synthesis of risk appetite in commercial and safety practice does occur in project due diligence.For more information about Richard & Gaye's due diligence work, head to https://www.r2a.com.au

In this episode of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis discuss Code of Practice and WHS/OHS confusion in relation to a presentation they delivered to the Dam Owners and Operators' Forum in Queensland recently, called "How do we do ALARP? Meeting a duty of care."  They explain how the Code of Practice doesn't align with WHS/OHS legislation and if you conduct an “augmented ALARP” as suggested by the ANCOLD (Australian National Committee on Large Dams) Guideline it does not promote innovation or an efficient due diligence process. and that this exists in a number of industry guidelines. They also discuss the Oroville & Edenville Dam breaks (USA), how risk is multidimensional, how many industry guidelines have the same issues, and considering reciprocity as part of diligent decision making. Discover more about Richard and Gaye's work at https://www.r2a.com.au.

In this episode of the Risk! Engineers Talk Governance podcast, Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis discuss the relationship between art and engineering.  They draw parallels between the roles of artists and engineers, highlighting the importance of composition, execution, and management in both fields. They outline the different types of engineers, such as creators, managers/consultants, and specialists, and the need for all three types in successful engineering organisations. Richard emphasises the importance of recognising and focusing on one's strengths in order to have a satisfying and successful career.  Their conversation also touches on the challenges of small businesses, the role of innovation, and the limitations of relying solely on standards in engineering. If you'd like to learn more about Richard and Gaye's work, head to https://www.r2a.com.au. 

In this episode of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis discuss control and reasonableness in WHS/PHS legislation. They explain that the WHS/OHS legislation is a statutory statement of the common law duty of care and a defence against negligence, and that there's two primary controls for negligence defence: no power defence (lack of control) and doing every reasonably practicable thing to address the matter. The aspect of control is built into the reasonableness decision in the legislation. The episode also covers:the importance of not getting caught up in arguments about responsibility and instead taking collective responsibility for addressing hazards. Lord Atkin's question "Who is my neighbour?" and how the legal ruling relates to design process and retrospective design review. the benefits of the due diligence approach in bringing key stakeholders together to collectively address safety issues.  The Criminal Manslaughter booklet mentioned can be found at https://www.r2a.com.au/store/p/r2a-criminal-manslaughter-directors-booklet For more information on Gaye and Richard's due diligence work at R2A, head to https://www.r2a.com.au/  

In this episode of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, due diligence engineers Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis discuss R2A's preferred approach to due diligence.  They explain why they start with a top-down approach, usually starting with the military intelligence, threat and vulnerability technique. And how often organisations who have started with a bottom-up process have been floundering for some time, come to R2A to cut through the detail.Richard and Gaye also discuss:·      importance of selecting the right tools and techniques for the job,·      need for multiple perspectives and approaches to ensure a comprehensive analysis, ·      importance of bringing key stakeholders together and the challenges of working in silos, ·      need for preparation and adaptability in the due diligence process. Please note the matrix mentions is available in all R2A publications. You can find these at https://www.r2a.com.au/storeIf you'd like to learn more about Richard & Gaye's due diligence work at R2A, head to www.r2a.com.au or get in contact at admin@r2a.com.au.

Join David Rives and Richard Robinson on Changing the Narrative as he shares his testimony on God's divine providence in his life through the miracle of his son. Learn how his story is helping change the narrative.

In this episode of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis discuss their recent success (as Expert Witnesses) at VCAT (Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal) and how design trumps risk assessment. They discuss their case involving an application for a building permit in the outer safety zone of a major hazard facility. WorkCover advised against building two new dwellings due to increased population and societal risk. However, Richard and Gaye, as expert witnesses, argued that proper safety and design measures, such as laminated windows and steel roofs, could mitigate the risks.  The VCAT decision supports R2A's position, and emphasises the importance of, working out the credible worst-case scenarios and then designing for it.  You can listen further about this VCAT hearing in Season 2 episodes 1 & 2 of our podcast. If you'd like to learn more about Richard & Gaye, visit www.r2a.com.au.  Please submit any feedback or topic ideas to admin@r2a.com.au.

“Sometimes entrepreneurship is about bending the odds of success and being willing to take on the risk even though it doesn't make much sense. It's about going ahead anyway and changing the odds yourself.”  In our first episode of Series 11 of 40 Minute Mentor, we're joined by Richard Robinson, Founder and CEO of Robin AI.  Robin AI is a leader in legal AI and empowers legal teams and lawyers all over the world to make contract processes effortless.  In today's episode you'll find out how Richard has built Robin AI from ideation to 100+ employees, 72+ global customers and $32 million raised to date.  Episode Chapters: ➡️ From growing up in Birmingham to starting Robin AI [4:51] ➡️ Becoming a debate champion [6:51] ➡️ From lawyer to Founder [9:06] ➡️ Building an AI legal assistant: Robin AI's origin story [14:20] ➡️ Building one of the most diverse companies in Europe [17:58] ➡️ The changes in the legal sector [21:40]  ➡️ The future of AI in 2024 and beyond [25:14] ➡️ Securing $32 million in fundraising [27:40] ➡️ Why you shouldn't have to convince investors [29:29] ➡️ The impact of picking the right investors [30:52] ➡️ Hiring advice: Why you shouldn't add that additional interview round [35:06]  ➡️ Audience Question: What do you want the law industry to look like in ten years from now? [39:57]  ⛳ Helpful links: ➡️ Connect with Richard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardgrobinson/  ➡️ Find out more about RobinAI: https://www.robinai.com/ ⭐Enjoyed this episode?⭐️ Keep up to date with all our latest episodes, by hitting the subscribe button on your favourite podcast platform. And for any feedback on what you enjoy the most and ideas on what we can do to make 40 Minute Mentor even better, please leave us a review on https://ratethispodcast.com/40mm

Looking back at 1968 in Cincinnati with Richard Robinson.

Looking back at 1968 in Cincinnati with Richard Robinson.

Author Richard Robinson discusses how no one seems to under stand him these days and that being the influence behind his new book, "1968: A Primer For Understanding Baby Boomers"...

Guest: Richard Robinson, Chief Executive Officer, UK & Europe, AtkinsIn this podcast we talk about “The role of the modern engineering consultancy”. Over the last decade or so we have seen the world of engineering consultancy change dramatically as the market has consolidated to create a small number of super large globally focused multi-discipline consultancies backed by a large number of very small number of specialists. Clients perhaps benefit from a single point of contact but what has been the impact on innovation and agility?To discuss this issue, my guest is Richard Robinson, Chief Executive Officer, UK & Europe at Atkins, which, as part of the Canadian SNC Lavalin group since 2017, and with 20,000 staff across the UK and around the world, is certainly one of the largest consultancies in the UK. 

Continuing our special run of Christmas and holiday shows, we proudly present this episode of Pulp-Pourri Theatre, A CHRISTMAS CORNUCOPIA. Originally launched in 2016, this comes from Season Four of that series. Enjoy and have a very merry holiday season! NARADA RADIO COMPANY PULP-POURRI THEATRE S4 E3: A CHRISTMAS CORNUCOPIA  1. SCROOGE & MARLEY'S REUNION (Live recording): Pete Lutz, Micah Blain, Jason D. Johnson, Ross Bernhardt, Julio Herrera 2. Robert Frost's STOPPING BY WOODS ON A SNOWY EVENING: Lisa Michaud 3. BIX BIXBY BOOK REVIEW 1 (Dickens's "A Christmas Carol"): Melody Gaines, Nick Wommack, Austin Hanna, Pete Lutz 4. THE MARCH SISTERS' CHRISTMAS (Live recording): Pete Lutz, Victoria Fancki, Jessica Matthews, Paige Walker, Debby Leal-Ramirez, Wendy Sauer, Merilee Robinson, Richard Robinson 5. George Wither's A CHRISTMAS CAROL (1622) Austin Hanna, Geri Elliff, George Hatfield, Kristy Glick 6. THE BICKERSONS' CHRISTMAS EVE: Dana Gonsalves, Victoria Fancki, Pete Lutz 7. BIX BIXBY BOOK REVIEW 2 (Better Homes & Gardens Cook Book): Pete Lutz, Nick Wommack

In this episode we're drawing more highlights from our annual NOFA/Mass Winter Conference that happened remotely in January 2022. First we join Natural Farmer, Marco Thomas for an introduction to the Natural Farming technique of collecting of Indigenous Micro Organisms (IMOs).  Then, we join Richard Robinson of Hopestill Farm for a deep dive into mulching, and his impassioned reasons for using leaves as mulch as possible.  Marco Thomas is a natural farmer in Central Virginia, and is the founder of Microbes by Marco producing small batch craft inputs for soils. His work is focused on building soil and cultivating microorganisms to enhance his own garden and urban farm and he is guided by the principles, “Do as nature does.” and “Focus on the natural way.”  Richard Robinson began organic gardening over 40 years ago and became a serious farmer in 2004. He grows certified organic vegetables, small fruits, and Christmas trees at Hopestill Farm in Sherborn, MA. Richard has also a member of the NOFA/Mass Board of Directors since 2017. You can find Marco Thomas at MicrobesbyMarco.com  and on Instagram at: marco_is_growing More information on Richard Robinson and Hopestill Farm can be found at Hopestill.com To find more information on the Northeast Organic Farming Association chapter in your state please visit us at NOFA.org For additional information on upcoming workshops, articles and NOFA/Mass project updates, please follow our NOFA/Mass Facebook page and join our mailing list. NOFAmass.org Music by Matt Jatkola https://mattjatkola.com/ https://mattjatkola.bandcamp.com/ https://jatk.bandcamp.com/ Music by Jason Valcourt https://www.jasonvalcourt.com/ JV on YouTube NOFA Podcast produced and edited by Jason Valcourt

Today's guest on the Writer's Parachute, Guiding Author and Writer dreams to a perfect landing®...is: Author, Illustrator, Literacy Advocate, Jonathan GunsonBe sure to follow the Writer's Parachute on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @WriterParachutehttps://www.facebook.com/writerparachutehttps://www.instagram.com/writerparachutehttps://www.twitter.com/writerparachuteJonathan's Bio:http://JonathanGunson.com/portfolioJonathan lives far, far away, in the lush, green South Pacific paradise known as New Zealand, where the "Lord of the Rings" movies were made. (His brother Tim played a Hobbit in the movies.) He's been creating stories and pictures for over 30 years, including over 100 television commercials, and several television series, like "The Boy From Andromeda", alongside writing and illustrating children's picture books.  See https://jonathangunson.com/the-boy-from-andromeda/These days Jonathan's focus is on encouraging children's literacy, by creating picture books designed to spark children's imagination, encourage them to read, to follow their dreams and never, ever give up!  He collaborates with another artist Richard Robinson to jointly illustrate his latest series about a small bear with a very big dream: "Goggles Flying Bear". Note: My co-illustrator Richard is going to the MOON! Richard Robinson is a professional landscape painter, and an episode of his "Color in your life" (how-to-paint) videos is being taken by Elon Musk to the moon in the upcoming SpaceX manned expedition. Richard's work is being included in a time capsule, which is being stationed there by the astronauts.Books by Jonathan Gunson:   http://GogglesBear.comBook 1:  "Goggles: The Bear Who Dreamed Of Flying"  https://www.amazon.com/dp/0473514230Book 2:  "Goggles and the Magical Bearplane"  https://www.amazon.com/dp/0473534428Book 3: "Goggles and the Teddy Bears' Picnic"https://www.amazon.com/dp/0473587556Get the Growly, Growly song from Book 3 here:  http://growlygrowly.comQuick link to all books:  http://FlyingBear.funJonathan reads "Goggles:  http://BearVideo.funFree Book!  Mr. Smudges Thirsty Day here:  http://Freebook.funConnect with Jonathan here:Twitter: http://twitter.com/JonathanGunsonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspiringKidsToReadWebsite:http://GogglesBear.comorhttp://JonathanGunson.com

Mae Planert and Laura Sogar discuss the hilariously tragic will of Richard Robinson the former CEO of Scholastic. From publishing Animorphs to having a “salt of the earth” kid in Martha's Vineyard this story gives Succession a run for its money. Skip to 18 minutes to get straight to the story and skip our banter on YikYak, Miami nighltife, weddings, Kybella and more  Bonus episodes and content every week: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/risquebusinessnews ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

In tis special Father's Day episode, our host, Amari Robinson, tells all about her technology guru daddy, Richard Robinson!