Podcast: The IDEMS Principle

David and Santiago consider the IDEMS Principles in the context of the starfish thought experiment and try to see how they can stand scrutiny.

David and Santiagop analyse how the Maths Camps influenced the IDEMS Principles and how our support strands to scrutiny related to the principles.

David and Lucie test out how one of IDEMS’ capacity building activities holds up to our principles. The discussion highlights how principles can be used to guide decisions.

David and Lily explore the principle Critically Assessed: “This principle conveys the company’s positive attitude towards being peer reviewed. It expresses an appreciation for criticism, which enables reflection leading to opportunities for learning.” This principle was introduced to bolster IDEMS’ commitment to reflection, learning, and continuous improvement. It underscores the value of feedback in both…

David and Lucie explore the principle Developing Research: “This principle is born from our experiences being involved in research for development. It recognises the active need to develop new research methodologies that make use of new data opportunities that are increasing availability.” They argue that traditional research methodologies, developed in an era of data scarcity,…

David and Santiago discuss the principle Evidence Based: “This principle highlights the importance the company attaches to rigorous evidence. It explains the presence of academic rigour and integrity in all aspects of the company’s work.” They explore the inherent tension between evidence-based approaches and informed decision making, emphasizing that while rigorous evidence is central to…

David and Santiago introduce and discuss the IDEMS principle Informed Decision Making: “This principle indicates the company’s deliberate effort to include diverse forms of information, while measuring their uncertainty, as part of decision making processes. It intends to support balanced consideration of options while reducing our susceptibility to misinformation.” They explain its significance and application…

Danny and David introduce the last set of IDEMS principles: Informed Decision Making. They recount how they arose and review why IDEMS incorporated them as guiding principles, as well as delving into an analysis of their general complexity in order to avoid misinformation.

Santiago and David discuss the Consciously Ethical principle: “This principle represents the company’s conscience and it encourages an effort to be made to think through any decision which has potential ethical implications.” Ensuring fully ethical processes and decision making at all stages is highly complex, so Santiago and David discuss why IDEMS strives to be…

Lily and David discuss the principle Enabling Opportunity: “This principle describes the company’s relationship to its staff. It challenges the company to aim beyond equal opportunity by creating opportunities.” This principle results from and is deeply connected to the other Inherently Inclusive set of principles. Lily and David explore why IDEMS wants to go beyond…