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Compliance Lessons from Venice - Episode 3, How the Lion’s Mouth Informs Hotlines

Welcome to a short podcast series on doing compliance with a Venetian twist. This week, we will examine three areas where Venice’s time-honored methods inform modern compliance practices. Over the next 3 episodes, we will consider going back to basics in your compliance regime, the use of incentives and consequences to drive a culture of compliance, and how the Lion’s Mouth informs your modern-day whistleblower program. In this concluding Episode 3, we look at how the historical governance of Venice informs modern compliance programs by looking at Venice’s prototype whistleblower program, the Lion’s Mouth.In this episode, Tom highlights Venice’s early whistleblower systems, symbolized by the lion of St. Mark, and their implications for creating effective and trustworthy hotline programs. This series also offers best practices for setting up and maintaining robust hotline systems to ensure confidentiality, avoid retaliation, and comply with legal standards. You will draw valuable lessons from Venice’s rich history to enhance your organization’s compliance framework.Key highlights: Historical Context of Venice’s Whistleblower System Best Practices for Hotline Reporting Systems Additional Tips for Effective Hotline Implementation For more information on the Ethico Toolkit for Middle Managers, available at no charge, click here.Check out the full 3-book series, The Compliance Kids, on Amazon.com.

Compliance Lessons from Venice - Episode 2, The Arsenale and Creating a Culture of Compliance

Welcome to a short podcast series on doing compliance with a Venetian twist. This week, we will examine three areas where Venice’s time-honored methods inform modern compliance practices. Over the next 3 episodes, we will consider going back to basics in your compliance regime, the use of incentives and consequences to drive a culture of compliance, and how the Lion’s Mouth informs your modern-day whistleblower program. In episode 2, we see how Venice used financial and non-financial incentives and consequence management to create a culture of compliance in Venice’s largest business operation, Arsenale.The Arsenale district in Venice was known for its shipbuilding prowess from the 1200s to the 1400s. By examining how Venice managed its critical shipbuilding workforce through both incentives and discipline, Tom draws valuable parallels to modern corporate compliance programs. He highlights that Venice implemented job security and compensatory incentives to promote loyalty while enforcing strict non-compete clauses and severe punishments for leaking state secrets. Tom emphasizes the importance of balancing positive incentives with clear disciplinary actions, aligning this historical example with contemporary guidance from the DOJ and SEC. These principles support recognizing compliance efforts through promotions, bonuses, and acknowledgments, which can foster ethical behavior and improve overall organizational integrity.Key highlights: Arsenale and Incentivizing Compliance Historical Context and Compliance Insights Punishments and Incentives in Venice Modern Compliance Practices For more information on the Ethico Toolkit for Middle Managers, available at no charge, click here.Check out the full 3-book series, The Compliance Kids, on Amazon.com.

Compliance Lessons from Venice – Episode 1, Doing Compliance the Old Fashioned Way

Welcome to a short podcast series on doing compliance with a Venetian twist. This week, we will examine three areas where Venice’s time-honored methods inform modern compliance practices. Over the next 3 episodes, we will delve into the fundamentals of your compliance regime, explore the use of incentives and consequences to foster a culture of compliance, and explore how the Lion’s Mouth influences your contemporary whistleblower program. In episode 1, we explore the timeless methods of Venice’s construction as a metaphor for effective compliance programs.Tom looks at some of the essential requirements laid out by the DOJ and SEC for a functioning compliance department, emphasizing the importance of having adequate resources, headcount, and expertise to address compliance issues promptly. Drawing parallels with Venice’s use of a block-and-tackle pulley system, Fox underlines that sometimes old-fashioned methods can effectively meet modern compliance needs. Join us in episode two as we discuss the Arsenale and how to incentivize compliance in corporate culture.Key highlights: The Importance of Compliance Resources Centralized Assistance and Guidance Expertise and Availability in Compliance For more information on the Ethico Toolkit for Middle Managers, available at no charge, click here.Check out the full 3-book series, The Compliance Kids, on Amazon.com.

Podfest Expo 2024 Speaker Preview Series – Tom Fox on a Rural Podcast Network

In this episode of the Podfest Expo 2024 Speaker Preview Podcasts series, I discuss my presentation on a Rural Podcast Network at the Podfest Expo. Some of the issues I tackle in this podcast are: The Rural Podcast Network – A new monetization model. Why am I excited to attend the 10th anniversary of the Podfest Expo? Why you should attend PodfestExpo 2024. I’m hoping you’ll be able to join me at Podfest Expo 2024, which Podfest Global is hosting. This year’s event will be the 10th anniversary and will be held January 25–28, 2024, at the Wyndham in Orlando, Florida. The line-up of this year’s event is simply first-rate, with some of the top names in podcasting.Podfest Expo is a community of people interested in and passionate about sharing their voice and message with the world through the powerful mediums of audio and video. We’re proud to unite as many people as possible to learn, get inspired, and grow better together.PodfestExpo is so much more than just a mere conference. While we pride ourselves on featuring the most engaging speakers, exciting topics, and in-depth content, the thing that sets the PodfestExpo event apart from all others is the tight-knit community we’ve been building since 2013. You don’t just attend a Podfest event – you become part of the Podfest family.Whether you’re new to podcasting or a veteran podcaster looking to innovate and improve your podcast, our easy-to-understand Conference Topics allow you to customize a daily agenda based on what you’re most interested in learning. No matter your skill level or experience, PodfestExpo 2024 has plenty to offer!I hope you can join me at the event. For information on the event, click here. As an extra benefit to listeners of this podcast, Podfest Expo is offering a discount on the registration price. Enter the discount code, Listener.Podfest Expo 2024 is a production of Podfest Global, which sponsors this podcast series.Compliance Podcast NetworkTexas Hill Country Podcast Network

Podfest Expo 2024 Speaker Series – Jennifer Navarrete on Incorporating AI into Your Podcast Production Process

In this episode of the PodfestExpo 2024 Speaker Preview Podcasts series, I visited with noted podcaster Jennifer Navarrete to discuss her presentation at PodfestExpo on incorporating AI into your podcast production process. Some of the issues we tackle in this podcast are: The integration of AI into your podcast production. Why is Jennifer excited to attend the 10th anniversary of the Podfest Expo? Why you should attend PodfestExpo 2024. I’m hoping you’ll be able to join me at Podfest Expo 2024, which Podfest Global is hosting. This year’s event will be the 10th anniversary and will be held January 25–28, 2024, at the Wyndham in Orlando, Florida. The line-up of this year’s event is simply first-rate, with some of the top names in podcasting.Podfest Expo is a community of people interested in and passionate about sharing their voice and message with the world through the powerful mediums of audio and video. We’re proud to unite as many people as possible to learn, get inspired, and grow better together.PodfestExpo is so much more than just a mere conference. While we pride ourselves on featuring the most engaging speakers, exciting topics, and in-depth content, the thing that sets the PodfestExpo event apart from all others is the tight-knit community we’ve been building since 2013. You don’t just attend a Podfest event – you become part of the Podfest family.Whether you’re new to podcasting or a veteran podcaster looking to innovate and improve your podcast, our easy-to-understand Conference Topics allow you to customize a daily agenda based on what you’re most interested in learning. No matter your skill level or experience, PodfestExpo 2024 has plenty to offer!I hope you can join me at the event. For information on the event, click here. As an extra benefit to listeners of this podcast, Podfest Expo is offering a discount on the registration price. Enter the discount code, Listener.Podfest Expo 2024 is a production of Podfest Global, which sponsors this podcast series.Jennifer Navarrete websiteJennifer Navarrete on LinkedIn