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Regent Business School probes leadership and accountability with Jeff Wicks
The Critical Conversations event highlighted how corruption, whistle‑blower protection and ethical decision‑making shape institutional health.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Regent Business School hosted its latest Critical Conversations event on 5 October 2026, bringing investigative journalist Jeff Wicks together with academic dean Dr Shahiem Patel to explore truth, power and accountability in leadership, according to bizcommunity.com.
What happened
The discussion, part of a series that travels around the country, focused on corruption, institutional failure and public trust. Patel argued that leadership should be judged by the decisions made, the standards set and the conduct tolerated. He said, “The people we place in positions of authority shape the institutions they lead.” Wicks drew on his investigative work to illustrate how corruption can embed itself in ordinary systems such as procurement and routine transactions.
What the reports add
The article notes that the conversation used the whistle‑blower case of Babita Deokaran as an example of the personal risk faced by those exposing wrongdoing. Patel emphasized the need for systems that protect whistle‑blowers and ensure that concerns lead to action, citing oversight, transparent processes and a culture of safety as essential.
What was said
Patel told the audience, “People need to know that speaking up will lead to action.” He added that future leaders must understand the responsibilities that come with authority, including the impact of the decisions they make, the behaviour they allow and the people they appoint.
How it came about
Regent Business School’s Critical Conversations series regularly invites public‑interest figures to discuss pressing societal issues. This session built on earlier Felo News coverage of accountability in education and institutional governance, linking the broader debate on leadership ethics across schools and businesses.
Key facts
- Regent Business School held a Critical Conversations event on 5 Oct 2026 featuring Jeff Wicks and Dr Shahiem Patel. (bizcommunity.com)
- The discussion focused on truth, power, accountability and how corruption can hide in routine processes. (bizcommunity.com)
- Patel highlighted the need for whistle‑blower protection, citing the Babita Deokaran case. (bizcommunity.com)
- Patel said leadership is measured by decisions, standards set and conduct tolerated. (bizcommunity.com)
Sources
- [1] bizcommunity.com — originally reported as “Who do we put in charge? Regent Business School examines leadership and accountability with Jeff Wicks”
