Speaker Gill Kernick

Gill Kernick
Author of 'Catastrophe and Systemic Change’ and Master consultant

Gill is a master consultant with JMJ Associates, partnering organisations in high hazard industries to develop the leadership and culture needed to prevent accidents. Her book 'Catastrophe and Systemic Change’ brings together her personal and professional lives. Gill lived on the 21st floor of Grenfell from 2011 to 2014 and seven of her former neighbours died in the fire. Campaigning for change, in 2020 she was voted as one of the top 25 most influential people in Health and Safety in the UK. She hosts a blog ‘The Grenfell Enquirer’, speaks and writes to promote authentic debate and enquiry.
Speaker for following sessions
- Wednesday 15 September 2021
  09:55 - 10:35 Systemic Change, Myths & Disruption: Reflections on the Grenfell Tower Fire
  On the 14^th of June 2017, Gill watched her former home, Grenfell Tower engulfed in flames. Seven of her former neighbours from the 21^st Floor died in the fire.
  Promising to ensure that lessons were learned, to in some way honour the 72 lives lost and the enormous suffering of her community, Gill shares how she brought the thinking of major accident prevention from her consulting life and applied it to Grenfell.
  She shares her personal experience going from despair to hope and shares key reflections on the myths that inhibit systemic change and opportunities to positively disrupt the status quo.
  
  12:00 - 12:30 TALK
  Reflections and discussions among speakers and invited guests.