At today's monthly "Elevate Compliance Webinar" participants learned strategies and methods for effectively governing artificial intelligence (AI) in organizations, particularly within the context of compliance This requires more than reactive compliance; it demands proactive governance methods tailored to the integrating policies, ethical codes, safety standards, and continuous oversight to mitigate risks and ensure compliance

Now, imagine doing the same for compliance. Freed-up resources from the reactive side of compliance would be moved over to the proactive side. They could anticipate changes, address root causes, and introduce new capabilities to always stay in compliance If you did this, you could double your capacity to meet your compliance obligations.

In compliance work, I see this regularly. This is similar to compliance programs. When culture naturally supports good practices, compliance happens quietly in the background. Maybe you call compliance important but treat it as expensive overhead. How to Approach Change At Lean Compliance , we treat culture problems as system issues.

Raimund Laqua, P.Eng., PMP, is the founder and principal of Lean Compliance, an advisory practice serving Over more than 30 years he has built compliance and assurance programs across oil and gas, pharmaceuticals , medical devices, manufacturing, and financial services, treating compliance as promise-keeping rather

At the same time, the audit function has grown beyond the financial function to cover other compliance However, there are important differences between auditing financial statements and ensuring compliance However, all too often, audits are used to prescribe "how" compliance should be met. findings to drive change to their compliance programs. determining how compliance should be met and what the obligations should be.

is why your value chain needs to operate between the lines of productivity (to increase margin) and compliance Compliance programs also serve the value chain by mitigating the effects of epistemic (i.e. reducible objectives and measures that let's you know how well you are doing across productivity, value, and compliance

Let’s take a closer look at what these mean and how they impact compliance. These functions will impact compliance in the following ways: AI Governance : AI governance refers to Effective AI governance is essential for compliance because it helps organizations ensure that their This is important for compliance because it helps organizations demonstrate that their AI systems are This is important for compliance because it helps organizations demonstrate that their AI systems are

Over the last several years I have endeavoured to change the way we think and do compliance. As essential as compliance is, it is not the number one priority of things to improve or excel at for There are others who are doing amazing things to help transform compliance. into practice to improve compliance in their organization. Grateful is an understatement. – Venessa Beunrostro (Compliance Analyst) It's not always possible to

Quality, safety, environmental, regulatory, and other compliance programs help to rebuild trust by reducing However, most organizations view compliance as a necessary evil and something to avoid, let alone something Together with a narrow focus on prescriptive compliance to “shall statements” the opportunity now exists This requires a proactive and intentional approach to compliance that focuses on outcomes, capabilities , and continuous improvement which are the hallmarks of an effective compliance system.

Risk and compliance practitioners often find themselves navigating the nuances in terminology that can definitions and how they work together to create a comprehensive risk management strategy for your compliance By understanding the distinct roles they play, risk and compliance practitioners can develop a multi-layered So the next time you find yourself in a discussion about risk or compliance, remember the power of ensure

Every compliance obligation traces back to it. If the constraint was well-engineered, the behaviour looks like compliance. And any of these elements without a connection to the organization's values is compliance without purpose don't have a clear answer, you have a design problem that's worth solving now — before it becomes a compliance Raimund (Ray) Laqua, P.Eng., PMP, is a computer engineer and the founder of Lean Compliance Consulting

Certification is often seen as a way to demonstrate compliance in various industries, such as security Studies have shown that organizations that pursue compliance certification for its own sake, rather certification can create a "check-the-box" mentality that hinders real improvement and the advancement of compliance While certification can be a useful tool for demonstrating compliance, it should not be seen as a substitute Companies that desire to improve their compliance outcomes and chose certification as a means to get