Using Operational Change in Compliance with Kam Dodge (Ep. 10)

In this episode of Compliance Chronicles, our 10th, Kam Dodge, an in‑house leader with roots in Northwestern SESP’s Learning and Organizational Change program, explains why privacy and compliance are non‑negotiable in heavily regulated industries and introduces his “rubber balls vs. glass balls” framework for prioritizing risk. He shares how to use simple expected‑value thinking (likelihood x impact) to communicate 8‑ and 9‑figure exposure in language that boards and business leaders understand.You’ll hear how Kam:Looks for opportunities to showcase strong complianceBuilds partnerships with CTOs and CIOs by being willing to ask “basic” questionsUses a straightforward test: does this outcome match what a reasonable customer would expect if you explained it at the dinner table?This episode is ideal for in‑house counsel, privacy and compliance professionals, and leaders in financial services and other highly regulated sectors who want practical, business‑savvy ways to manage risk and strengthen customer trust.If you enjoy this conversation, make sure to subscribe to Compliance Chronicles in your favorite podcast app and follow the show so you don’t miss future episodes on privacy, AI, internal audit, and real‑world compliance leadership.