Trekking Through Compliance

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode Return of the Archons which aired on February 9, 1967, Star Date 3156.2 Compliance Takeaways: Is the Prime Directive absolute or is there room for flexibility? Groupthink can kill off a civilization or corporation. AI will always be enhanced by human interactions and interpretations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode Court Martial which aired on February 2, 1967, Star Date 2947.3. Compliance Takeaways:Have you tied down your documents before your investigation begins? Your investigation can change based upon facts on the ground. Never forget in a FCPA enforcement action, each lawyer represents his or her client. Learn more about your ad ch...

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode Tomorrow is Yesterday which aired on January 26, 1967, Star Date 3113.2. Compliance Takeaways:Sometimes unexpected developments can cause higher risk. What is your investigation protocol? How do you onboard new employees on your corporate culture? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode Arena which aired on January 19, 1967, Star Date 3045.6. Compliance Takeaways:Get out, talk but most importantly listen. What causes a risk to grow into a high risk? Even with facts on the ground, all due diligence may be required. Resources Excruciatingly Detailed Plot Summary by Eric W. Weisstein for Arena MissionLogPodcast....

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode The Squire of Gothos which aired on January 12, 1967, Star Date 2124.5.  Compliance Takeaways: What to make when basic science is so wrong (Alternative facts?)What happens when everything is ‘too easy’?What is country manager risk? Resources Excruciatingly Detailed Plot Summary by Eric W. Weisstein for TheSquire of Gothos Miss...

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode The Galileo Seven which aired on January 5, 1967, Star Date 2821.5 Compliance Takeaways: Why sometimes you must adhere to a culture’s traditions. What is risk? As a leader and CCO, you have to adjust to the facts on the ground. Resources Excruciatingly Detailed Plot Summary by Eric W. Weisstein for TheGalileo Seven MissionLogP...

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode Shore Leave  which aired on December 29, 1966, Star Date 3025.3.   Compliance Takeaways: When you see a fact from your past, interpret in light of your current situation. What is risk? As a leader and CCO, sometimes you just have to have a little fun. Resources Excruciatingly Detailed Plot Summary by Eric W. Weisstein for Shor...

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode Balance of Terror  which aired on December 15, 1966, Star Date 1709.1 Compliance Takeaways: As a CCO, you must not allow racism in your organization. Does your speak up culture include training on how to listen?#MeToo means that if, as a by-stander you see something it is your responsibility to report it. Resources Excruciatin...

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode The Conscience of the King which aired on December 8, 1966, Star Date 2817.6. Compliance Takeaways:When does a leader step over the line from business to personal? Can you ever be sure in an investigation absent a confession? What is the difference between an investigation and a root cause analysis? Learn more about your ad ch...

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode The Menagerie (Part Two)which aired on November 24, 1966, Star Date 3012.4. Compliance Takeaways: What happens with your counter party refuses to comply with FCPA requirements? When the time comes will you as a CCO speak truth to power? Sometimes failure and being left behind are options. Resources Excruciatingly Detailed Plot...

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode The Menagerie (Part One) which aired on November 17, 1966, Star Date 3012.4. Compliance Takeaways:A leader must take care of themselves as well as their crew. What does it mean if a deal is too good to be true? Trust but verify. Resources Excruciatingly Detailed Plot Summary by Eric W. Weisstein for The Menagerie (Part One) Mi...

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode The Corbomite Maneuver which aired on November 10, 1966, Star Date 1512.2. Compliance Takeaways: Never pass up the chance for a cross-cultural exchange. Should discipline have a remedial component or be simply punitive? How much stress can you or should you put on your employees? Resources Excruciatingly Detailed Plot Summary...

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode Dagger of the Mind which aired on November 3, 1966, Star Date 2715.1. Compliance Takeaways:Be careful at Christmas parties. How do you test new protocols? How you treat your direct reports is critical for your success as a CCO.Resources Excruciatingly Detailed Plot Summary by Eric W. Weisstein for Daggerof the Mind MissionLogP...

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode Miri which aired on October 27, 1966, Star Date 2713.5 Compliance Takeaways: Be prepared to not only translate your compliance policies and procedures into local languages but receive information back in local languages. Is your compliance program rules-based or values-based? How can you pressure test your compliance program?...

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode What are little girls made of? Compliance Takeaways: 1.     Follow your compliance protocol. If you create an exception, note in a documented form the reason. 2.     Opaqueness only leads to distrust. 3.     Transparency is the key. ResourcesThe story synopsis comes from the Excruciatingly Detailed Plot Summary by Eric W. Weis...

Compliance Takeaways: How can your risks change and are you prepared? A CCO needs to understand you may not be telling the truth to them. Have you added the Modern Slavery requirements to your compliance regime? Resources The story synopsis comes from the Excruciatingly Detailed Plot Summary by Eric W. Weisstein for Mudd’s Women Additional insights from the MissionLogPodcast.com episode-Mudd’s Wom...

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider The Enemy Within, which aired on October 6, 1966, Star Date 1672.1. Compliance Takeaways: A leader must make decisions and then be decisive about those decisions after they were made. Does your speak up culture include training on how to listen?#MeToo means that if, as a by-stander you see something it is your responsibility to report it....

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider The Naked Time, which aired on September 29, 1966, Star Date 1704.2. Compliance Takeaways: You perform due diligence on employees before hire. What do you do after hire? Compliance professionals should always remember the three C’s: cool, calm and collected. A leader, and a compliance professional must be ready to make a decision. Resourc...

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider Where No Man Has Gone Before, which aired on September 22, 1966, Star Date 1312.4. Compliance Takeaways: Your root cause analysis is different than an investigation. Compliance training should provide answers to employees when times of high stress arise. Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Internal controls are the key....

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider Charlie X, which aired on September 15, 1966, Star Date 1533.6. Compliance Takeaways: Ask more of your front-line employee and they will respond positively. Compliance is like a multi-dimensional chess match. As a compliance professional, who are you mentoring? Resources Excruciatingly Detailed Plot Summary by Eric W. Weisstein for Charli...

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider The Man Trap, which aired on September 8, 1966, Star Date 1515.1. Compliance Takeaways:Be sure and introduce yourself to as many co-employees as you can do so. Get out of the corporate office and into the field. Use facts not suppositions to support your decisions. Resources Excruciatingly Detailed Plot Summary by Eric W. Weisstein for Th...

Welcome to Trekking Through Compliance, the latest offering from the Compliance Podcast Network. In this podcast series I will explore compliance through the lens of Star Trek-The Original Series in a 79-episode offering. Each podcast will review the episode creative team, story synopsis and three key lessons learned on compliance, leadership and governance. If you love Star Trek as I do, this is...