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.