The Novels - The Valley of Fear, Root Cause Analysis: Uncovering Deep-Seated Issues in Corporate Compliance

In this new season of Adventures in Compliance, host Tom Fox takes a deep dive into the Sherlock Holmes novels. Over this season, Tom will take a deep dive into each novel over a four-part series. The four novels we will consider from the ethics and compliance perspective are A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of Four, The Hound of the Baskervilles, and The Valley of Fear. For the month of August, we conclude this Season with a deep dive into the least well-known of the Sherlock Holmes novels, The Valley of Fear.  Timothy and Fiona return to explore how Sherlock Holmes' methods in 'The Valley of Fear' can be applied to modern corporate compliance. By examining five key lessons from Holmes' approach, distinguishing symptoms from causes, expanding the scope of investigation, tracing the chain of causation, evaluating the role of fear and culture, and ensuring remediation aligns with root causes. Timothy and Fiona provide invaluable insights for anyone dealing with complex problems. This episode is essential for compliance professionals and anyone looking to delve deeper into systemic failures and long-lasting solutions. Key highlights: Lesson 1: Distinguishing Symptom from Cause Lesson 2: Look Beyond the Obvious Suspects Lesson 3: Trace the Chain of Causation Lesson 4: Consider the Role of Fear and Culture Lesson 5: Ensure Remediation Aligns with the Root Cause  Resources: The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes Sherlock Holmes FAQ by Dave Thompson Connect with Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices