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Integrating Duty of Care into Compliance Programs Through Promise Embedding

Companies face an increasing demand to not only meet regulatory compliance but also uphold their responsibility toward the broader set of...

Why Lean Transformation Fails: Unveiling the Missing Pieces

Eliyahu Goldratt's poignant quote, "You cannot implement a [holistic] system partially," resonates profoundly in the world of...

Navigating Modern Risk: Embracing Uncertainty as the Key to Success

In a world of constant change and unpredictability, our conventional understanding of risk management falls short of addressing the...

Improving the Probability of Mission Success Using LEAN

This is a summary of my presentation made recently on the topic of Lean Logistics which you can download below. Introduction I am Raimund...

How to Benefit from AI Technology

We are really bad at adopting new technology. What we are worse at is exploiting new technology. - Eliyahu Goldratt Achieving...

Why Organizations Are Ineffective at Compliance

A seemingly simple question was asked of Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, that resonates with profound implications: "Why do cars have...

LEAN RISK

LEAN when applied properly is an effective measure to improve the probability of mission success. All the waste that LEAN seeks to...

Good Things Take Time, Great Things Take a Little Longer

Over the last several years I have endeavoured to change the way we think and do compliance. Perhaps, a big hairy audacious goal (BHAG)...

Unlocking the True Potential of GRC: Embracing an Integrative Approach

In recent years, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) frameworks have become essential tools for integrating diverse capabilities and...

Mapping KPI, KRI, and KCI to the Bowtie Risk Model

A Guide to Evaluating Risk Performance and Effectiveness

The Power of AI

One of the powers of technology is its ability to externalize the means to achieve our ends. This is one way to evaluate what is...

Compliance Management and Leadership: Bridging the Gap

An ongoing debate has persisted in the field of organizational dynamics pitting management against leadership. Many proponents argue that...

The Role of an Obligation Owner

In the world of compliance there is often confusion between those who are accountable for compliance and those who are responsible. You...

Leveraging Safety Moments for AI Safety in Critical Infrastructure Domains

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming an integral part of critical infrastructure such as energy, transportation,...

Compliance: the triple threat against mission failure

The creation of stakeholder value is an essential obligation that successful organizations willingly accept. Contrary to common...

Value Stream Mapping - Just Don't Adopt the Tool, Exploit It!

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a widely recognized and adopted lean management method used in various industries and domains including...

Discovering Purpose as a Lean Compliance Leader: Embracing Essential Habits

As a lean compliance leader, your role is pivotal in upholding integrity and ensuring adherence to regulations and internal obligations...

Leveraging Talent for Effective Compliance: Moving Beyond Specialization

Organizations are constantly seeking ways to eliminate waste and optimize their operations. One often overlooked source of waste is the...

When it comes to compliance, not only is it ok to load the dice, it's necessary.

In the realm of gambling, loading the dice is unequivocally seen as cheating, a violation of both legal and moral principles. Whether it...

Traditional versus Operational Approach to Compliance

Compliance is the outcome of meeting obligations which requires compliance to be operational. Compliance operability is achieved when...

AI's Wisdom Deficit

In German, there are two words for knowledge: "wissen" and "kennen." The former refers to knowing about something, while the latter...

The Evolution of Cybernetics in Compliance

As regulatory frameworks become increasingly complex and technology continues to advance, the field of compliance faces unprecedented...

When Compliance is the Problem

As with many things in life there are more than one side to every story. The same is true when it comes to compliance. There is the act...

Skills for the Next Generation of Compliance Practitioners

Compliance practitioners are the unsung heroes who ensure organizations adhere to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and...