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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...

Compliance: The Art of Staying Onside

Understanding the concept of offside holds significance in sports and in business, although it can be difficult to understand and...

Should Using ChatGPT Result in Loss of License to Practice?

A recent incident involving a lawyer who relied on ChatGPT to prepare a court filing has raised questions about the reliability and...

Manufacturers Integrity: A model for AI Regulation

While governmental regulations exist to enforce compliance, manufacturers in certain markets have recognized the need for self-regulation...

From Promises to Policy Deployment: Unlocking Organizational Accountability

In the domain of organizational obligations and compliance, the concept of promises holds significant importance. According to Promise...

Steering Compliance: Three Imperatives for Operational Compliance Programs

An Operational Compliance Program is the means used to steer organizations towards meeting all their obligations and keeping all their...

The Proactive Side of Compliance: Operational Governance

Compliance is all about staying between the lines and ahead of risk. This requires organizations be proactive and integrative with their...

10 Things I Learned About Compliance

The following is a list of 10 things that I learned about compliance that may not be well known to those outside of compliance or even...

ABBA was right about risk, the experts were wrong

Are you someone who believes that taking risks always leads to negative outcomes? Do you think that there's no such thing as positive...

Compliance: Obstacle or Opportunity?

Let me start this by providing some context. I am a professional engineer who studied electrical / computer engineering back in the 80’s....

Hold Paramount the Safety, Health, and Welfare of the Public: Pass or Fail?

The scientific method and engineering method are two approaches that are frequently used to develop technology and solve real-world...

Cybersecurity Risk: An Overview of Annual Loss Expectancy (ALE )

Cybersecurity is a constantly evolving field, with new threats emerging every day. As such, it is essential for organizations to take a...

Beyond Certification: The Limits of Certification in Improving Performance Across Industries

Certification is often seen as a way to demonstrate compliance in various industries, such as security, safety, sustainability, and more....

Compliance Implementation Methodologies

When it comes to compliance many organizations never get past "shall" statements let alone achieve any measure of effectiveness from...

Mastering Compliance - What Do You Need To Know

We've curated a comprehensive list of 100 essential concepts and skills (divided into 25 groups of 4) that can help you navigate the...

Beyond Metrics: Meeting Performance and Outcome-Based Obligations through a Strategic Framework

Meeting performance and outcome-based obligations requires a different set of measures.

Breaking the Compliance Barrier: A Methodology for Achieving Outcome-Based Performance

Meeting performance and outcome-based obligations requires a different implementation methodology Compliance operability is achieved when...

Beyond Box-Ticking: Why Programmatic Trumps Procedural Compliance in Achieving Real Results

In today's business environment, companies face a wide range of legal, regulatory, and stakeholder obligations. These obligations will...