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AI's Wisdom Deficit
In German, there are two words for knowledge: "wissen" and "kennen." The former refers to knowing about something, while the latter...
Raimund Laqua
2 min read


The Evolution of Cybernetics in Compliance
As regulatory frameworks become increasingly complex and technology continues to advance, the field of compliance faces unprecedented...
Raimund Laqua
6 min read


When Compliance is the Problem
As with many things in life there are more than one side to every story. The same is true when it comes to compliance. There is the act...
Raimund Laqua
1 min read


Skills for the Next Generation of Compliance Practitioners
Compliance practitioners are the unsung heroes who ensure organizations adhere to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and...
Raimund Laqua
6 min read


Compliance: The Art of Staying Onside
Understanding the concept of offside holds significance in sports and in business, although it can be difficult to understand and...
Raimund Laqua
2 min read


Should Using ChatGPT Result in Loss of License to Practice?
A recent incident involving a lawyer who relied on ChatGPT to prepare a court filing has raised questions about the reliability and...
Raimund Laqua
3 min read


Manufacturers Integrity: A model for AI Regulation
While governmental regulations exist to enforce compliance, manufacturers in certain markets have recognized the need for self-regulation...
Raimund Laqua
7 min read


From Promises to Policy Deployment: Unlocking Organizational Accountability
In the domain of organizational obligations and compliance, the concept of promises holds significant importance. According to Promise...
Raimund Laqua
3 min read


Steering Compliance: Three Imperatives for Operational Compliance Programs
An Operational Compliance Program is the means used to steer organizations towards meeting all their obligations and keeping all their...
Raimund Laqua
3 min read


The Proactive Side of Compliance: Operational Governance
Compliance is all about staying between the lines and ahead of risk. This requires organizations be proactive and integrative with their...
Raimund Laqua
2 min read


10 Things I Learned About Compliance
The following is a list of 10 things that I learned about compliance that may not be well known to those outside of compliance or even...
Raimund Laqua
1 min read


ABBA was right about risk, the experts were wrong
Are you someone who believes that taking risks always leads to negative outcomes? Do you think that there's no such thing as positive...
Raimund Laqua
1 min read


Compliance: Obstacle or Opportunity?
Let me start this by providing some context. I am a professional engineer who studied electrical / computer engineering back in the 80’s....
Raimund Laqua
6 min read


Hold Paramount the Safety, Health, and Welfare of the Public: Pass or Fail?
The scientific method and engineering method are two approaches that are frequently used to develop technology and solve real-world...
Raimund Laqua
5 min read


Cybersecurity Risk: An Overview of Annual Loss Expectancy (ALE )
Cybersecurity is a constantly evolving field, with new threats emerging every day. As such, it is essential for organizations to take a...
Raimund Laqua
4 min read


Beyond Certification: The Limits of Certification in Improving Performance Across Industries
Certification is often seen as a way to demonstrate compliance in various industries, such as security, safety, sustainability, and more....
Raimund Laqua
2 min read


Compliance Implementation Methodologies
When it comes to compliance many organizations never get past "shall" statements let alone achieve any measure of effectiveness from...
Raimund Laqua
1 min read


Mastering Compliance - What Do You Need To Know
We've curated a comprehensive list of 100 essential concepts and skills (divided into 25 groups of 4) that can help you navigate the...
Raimund Laqua
18 min read


Beyond Metrics: Meeting Performance and Outcome-Based Obligations through a Strategic Framework
Meeting performance and outcome-based obligations requires a different set of measures.
Raimund Laqua
1 min read


Breaking the Compliance Barrier: A Methodology for Achieving Outcome-Based Performance
Meeting performance and outcome-based obligations requires a different implementation methodology Compliance operability is achieved when...
Raimund Laqua
1 min read


Beyond Box-Ticking: Why Programmatic Trumps Procedural Compliance in Achieving Real Results
In today's business environment, companies face a wide range of legal, regulatory, and stakeholder obligations. These obligations will...
Raimund Laqua
3 min read


The AI Dilemma: Exploring the Unintended Consequences of Uncontrolled Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly developing technology that has the potential to revolutionize the world in unprecedented ways....
Raimund Laqua
2 min read


Integrated vs Integrative Compliance: Which is Better?
In today's complex regulatory environment, compliance has become a key concern for businesses across all industries. While compliance...
Raimund Laqua
4 min read


Using Wardley Mapping To Improve Compliance
Wardley Mapping is a strategic planning and visualization technique that was developed by Simon Wardley, a researcher and consultant in...
Raimund Laqua
3 min read
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