The Human Factor: Corporate Integrity Matters

The ability to change perspectives – not only when it comes to risk – is crucial for business leaders. As initially mentioned, I will introduce three perspectives to identify risks. This means only three and not all the six we have for example in our toolbox called “Personal Risk Area Identifier” Starting with three will give you - and hopefully also your team – enough food for thought in a first...

Risks are managed differently. Some of them can be managed by a vaccination. Others not. Fraud, economic crime, cyber-attacks, and non-compliance are risks which are not possible to be managed by a vaccination. For the time being…. Board of directors are not only responsible for overseeing management strategy, but also, for their risks management which is significant in these fast-evolving times –...

I am convinced that an implemented code of conduct is essential to set the framework on what we do how. No matter what form such a code has. Bringing up the topic “code of conduct” is often misunderstood as an additional regulatory paper created by one not understanding the business. We call it code of conduct (CoC) - this meaningful paper (or file in this day and age of digitalisation), which is...

It is obvious that many business leaders feel stressed during crises. Also, the actual pandemic - which could harm the business - can be stressful. And a fraud case often ends in corporate crisis as we can witness reading the daily news. I am sure - this isn’t’ something you want to have on our bucket list. What I observe is, that there are too many excuses out there why communication in times of...

It is not new that ethical behaviour and integrity increases profitability and attract talents . The right talents! That is one of the responsibilities we have as business leaders. And with that there are frequently seen pitfalls in organisations sabotaging the main vision, the purpose and the initially „good will“ to have a bigger impact. Some of these most common pitfalls on ethical behaviour ar...

Have you ever tried to convince someone without good arguments? Difficult. Therefore, every negotiation specialist would give you the good advice of understanding the resonating arguments leading to the expected goal. The driving reasons. In this episode you will get ideas how to manage the decreasing willingness to comply within your organisation. And maybe also detect your own lacking discipline...

What are the resources, tools, approaches, or methods you apply when it comes to fraud, misbehaviour, or non-compliance? Today you will learn how the fraud triangle could become your partner in crime during prevention, detection, and reaction to fraud. On a strategic and operational level. What I have experienced of over the last two decades of working in an environment where fraud is daily busine...

Have you ever asked yourself what kind of tools could be helpful to prevent and identify fraudulent actions or non-compliant behaviour? If so, in this episode you will receive a first tool in form of a hypothesis at hand which I highly appreciate and – after so many years into that business – I use on a daily basis. Sometimes even unconsciously. I talk about the drivers of fraud a nd where these c...

Have you ever questioned your – personal or professional risk identification process? If not, I will give some input how you could identify the three (or even more) key success factors of how to identify risks. You are the one knowing your business and responsibilities best and are you also aware of your own blind spots? The completeness of risks is key I think there aren’t any business leaders an...

Is compliance in crises possible? That was the question I have received in Summer 2020 – in the middle of the pandemic. The question itself made me think. Not the answer, which is cristal clear to me. By answering such a question there are more additional thoughts to be considered than just the isolated question. All business leaders receive questions they would never have thought about. Until the...

In todays episode we talk about how our own human behaviour becomes one of the key risk factors for fraud. Understanding why we all are potential fraud risk factors by our human behaviour let us take the necessary measurements to avoid being harmed and to protect our assets. By learning what the key success drivers of the human factors are an important awarness level is set. For those who want to...

In todays episode we talk about the my individual journey where corporate integrity plays a key role since the early 90ies. But more important, what you can expect from this podcast and how I would like to interact with you, with the actual topics and how we can all contribute. Understanding the root causes is key. No matter whether we talk about individuals or organisations. My why is part of thi...

I am Sonja, Entrepreneur, Independent Board Member, Speaker, Author of the book "The Human factor in white-collar crime. AND: I am your host. I live along the motto: Either I get involved properly or not at all. There is not path in between. And there is hardly any situation where I do not have skin in the game. By the way, what only a few people know about me so far: I am a passionate, storm...