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In the world of ethical, regulatory, and stakeholder obligations, understanding the underlying theories that drive compliance is key to...

Today’s businesses must navigate an intricate landscape of regulations, commitments, and evolving stakeholder expectations. Compliance...

When it comes to performance-based compliance required by organizations where compliance failure means mission failure we need more than...

For compliance to succeed you must manage your obligations, but more importantly you need to keep your promises. This requires several things working together to produce the outcome of compliance: better safety, security, sustainability, quality, lower risk, and ultimately better stakeholder trust.

Companies face an increasing demand to not only meet regulatory compliance but also uphold their responsibility toward the broader set of...

Eliyahu Goldratt's poignant quote, "You cannot implement a [holistic] system partially," resonates profoundly in the world of...

In a world of constant change and unpredictability, our conventional understanding of risk management falls short of addressing the...

This is a summary of my presentation made recently on the topic of Lean Logistics which you can download below. Introduction I am Raimund Laqua, Founder, and Chief Compliance Engineer at Lean Compliance. Today, I'm excited to delve into the realm of Lean Logistics and the profound impact that LEAN has on managing uncertainty within the value chain. Join me as we explore the intricacies of risk, the power of Lean principles, and the integration of value chain analysis to impro

We are really bad at adopting new technology. What we are worse at is exploiting new technology. - Eliyahu Goldratt Achieving...

A seemingly simple question was asked of Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, that resonates with profound implications: "Why do cars have...

LEAN when applied properly is an effective measure to improve the probability of mission success. All the waste that LEAN seeks to...

Over the last several years I have endeavoured to change the way we think and do compliance. Perhaps, a big hairy audacious goal (BHAG)...

In recent years, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) frameworks have become essential tools for integrating diverse capabilities and...

A Guide to Evaluating Risk Performance and Effectiveness

One of the powers of technology is its ability to externalize the means to achieve our ends. This is one way to evaluate what is...

An ongoing debate has persisted in the field of organizational dynamics pitting management against leadership. Many proponents argue that...

In the world of compliance there is often confusion between those who are accountable for compliance and those who are responsible. You...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming an integral part of critical infrastructure such as energy, transportation,...

The creation of stakeholder value is an essential obligation that successful organizations willingly accept. Contrary to common...

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a widely recognized and adopted lean management method used in various industries and domains including...

As a lean compliance leader, your role is pivotal in upholding integrity and ensuring adherence to regulations and internal obligations while maximizing efficiency. To truly excel, it's essential to find purpose in your work and become a driving force for positive change within your organization. By embracing essential habits inspired by the principles of lean compliance, you can uncover your purpose and make a meaningful impact.

Organizations are constantly seeking ways to eliminate waste and optimize their operations. One often overlooked source of waste is the...

In the realm of gambling, loading the dice is unequivocally seen as cheating, a violation of both legal and moral principles. Whether it...

Compliance is the outcome of meeting obligations which requires compliance to be operational. Compliance operability is achieved when...