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Over the last several years I have endeavoured to change the way we think and do compliance. As essential as compliance is, it is not the number one priority of things to improve or excel at for There are others who are doing amazing things to help transform compliance. into practice to improve compliance in their organization. Grateful is an understatement. – Venessa Beunrostro (Compliance Analyst) It's not always possible to

Quality, safety, environmental, regulatory, and other compliance programs help to rebuild trust by reducing However, most organizations view compliance as a necessary evil and something to avoid, let alone something Together with a narrow focus on prescriptive compliance to “shall statements” the opportunity now exists This requires a proactive and intentional approach to compliance that focuses on outcomes, capabilities , and continuous improvement which are the hallmarks of an effective compliance system.

In compliance work, I see this regularly. This is similar to compliance programs. When culture naturally supports good practices, compliance happens quietly in the background. Maybe you call compliance important but treat it as expensive overhead. How to Approach Change At Lean Compliance , we treat culture problems as system issues.

Certification is often seen as a way to demonstrate compliance in various industries, such as security Studies have shown that organizations that pursue compliance certification for its own sake, rather certification can create a "check-the-box" mentality that hinders real improvement and the advancement of compliance While certification can be a useful tool for demonstrating compliance, it should not be seen as a substitute Companies that desire to improve their compliance outcomes and chose certification as a means to get

When I founded Lean Compliance in 2017 I was encouraged to write blog posts to help draw attention to Writing allowed me to test ideas and better conceptualize the challenges facing compliance and how best Some of these interactions have led to meaningful engagements becoming clients of Lean Compliance. Chesterton we can write: Improving compliance effectiveness is something that is worth doing and worth the benefits of always being in compliance – the true lesson of the story.

Risk and compliance practitioners often find themselves navigating the nuances in terminology that can definitions and how they work together to create a comprehensive risk management strategy for your compliance By understanding the distinct roles they play, risk and compliance practitioners can develop a multi-layered So the next time you find yourself in a discussion about risk or compliance, remember the power of ensure

Introduction I am Raimund Laqua, Founder, and Chief Compliance Engineer at Lean Compliance.

Let’s take a closer look at what these mean and how they impact compliance. These functions will impact compliance in the following ways: AI Governance : AI governance refers to Effective AI governance is essential for compliance because it helps organizations ensure that their This is important for compliance because it helps organizations demonstrate that their AI systems are This is important for compliance because it helps organizations demonstrate that their AI systems are

Over the last several years I have written, along with others, concerning the need for compliance to by waiting until something bad happens or compelled by laws, or pressured by stakeholders to improve compliance One such place, critical to compliance, is to adapt to variations in systems and processes to ensure The Power of Systems - Resisting Change Compliance systems are used to meet procedural obligations such However, together they provide a powerful means for compliance to continuously adapt in the midst of

As a compliance engineer who's spent years helping organizations streamline their governance, risk and compliance programs, I've noticed one common source of confusion: the distinction between Corporate Organizations drift off course, cross compliance boundaries, and face unforeseen risks without adequate Let's chat – that's what we're here for at Lean Compliance!

over Reactive Practices Process Based Approach over Disparate Activities Outcomes over Check-Box Compliance This means that a prescriptive check-box strategy to compliance is no longer the best or preferred option re-certification, another perhaps even more important change is the focus on outcomes instead of on prescriptive compliance adoption of continuous improvement is also required by ISO 9001:2015 along with almost every other compliance Better Outcomes Companies that want to move beyond basic compliance by embracing a proactive mindset

Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) using modified RACI model: This often leads to significant gaps in compliance fraction of the required responsibilities are implemented in the automation systems used to support compliance binding of responsibilities during execution Audit of design, model, and automation rules to verify compliance to be effective needs to consider not only getting the work done but also how the work gets done in compliance