Articles I have written for Growth for Good.
Governance isn’t just for dummies.
Michelle argues that businesses, charities and social enterprises of any size make better decisions when responsibility and accountability are clear. She also makes the case for boards that include people willing to challenge a comfortable consensus.
Backing women-led businesses in Scotland is economic common sense
Michelle explains why supporting women-led businesses matters for growth and productivity across Scotland. She looks at how lending criteria built around collateral and unbroken records can leave capable founders short of funding.
The map is not the territory
Michelle looks at why advice about government only helps if it reflects how companies really make investment decisions. Businesses can be too cautious about political signals, and can underestimate how untidy public decision-making is.