The Human Factor: Corporate Integrity Matters

This conversation delves into the critical role of integrity in leadership and business practices. Marco Grueter shares personal experiences and insights on the challenges of maintaining integrity in corporate environments, the importance of transparency, and how integrity can serve as a competitive advantage. The discussion also touches on the evolving expectations of investors regarding ethical leadership and governance, and the future implications of integrity in the context of AI and digital ethics.Just a few highlights of our conversation with Marco Grueter:The best was certainly to get the support from the board.More and more we talk about things like key person risk, about ethics, about ethical resilience.Integrity, it's a competitive advantage.I think it's the integrity as the evaluation driver, be a better valued company.If you don't have this value-based judgment using AI, you're completely lost.Some of the takeaways of this integrity talk:• Integrity is often overlooked in business strategy.• Transparency is essential for maintaining integrity.• Integrity should be a core business strategy.• Investors are increasingly valuing ethical leadership.• Governance risks are often underestimated by investors.• Integrity can differentiate a business in the market.• AI poses risks to corporate integrity if not managed.• Personal values play a crucial role in leadership integrity.• The future of business will require higher integrity standards.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe following episode might be also of interest for you:Episode 024 - Improve profitability by preventing fraud and foster ethical cultureTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity MattersIf you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin, and Instagram. I am looking forward to meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.com

In this conversation, Dr. Anja Seele and Sonja Stirnimann discuss the critical role of emotions in compliance, the challenges of overregulation, and the importance of aligning corporate policies with organizational values. She emphasizes the need for genuine compliance rather than mere box-ticking, using the car policy as a case study to illustrate how internal rules can impact corporate culture. The discussion also highlights the significance of role models in leadership, the necessity of integrity in hiring, and the challenges posed by remote work on employee engagement and connection.Just a few highlights of our conversation with Anja Seele:Emotion eats compliance for breakfast.Putting more controls and more rules doesn't mean you are more protected against non-compliance.The most important thing is to have management and middle management following their rules.Humans need humans, we need connections otherwise we can't get things done.Some of the takeaways of this integrity talk:• Emotion plays a crucial role in compliance.• Overregulation can hinder organizational effectiveness.• Compliance should not be just a box-ticking exercise.• Policies need to align with true values and integrity.• The car policy exemplifies emotional and cultural implications.• Management's actions signal the importance of compliance.• Role models in leadership are essential for fostering integrity.• Hiring for integrity should be a priority in organizations.• Human connection is vital for effective compliance and culture.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe following episode might be also of interest for you:Episode 024 - How to strengthen the board for directors’ and managements’ actionabilityTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity MattersIf you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin, and Instagram. I am looking forward to meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.com

In this engaging conversation, Sonja Stirnimann and Joanna Kleinmann, a renowned psychotherapist and leadership coach, discuss the critical role of personal integrity in both individual and organizational success. Joanna emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, resilience, and the human factor in leadership, arguing that true transformation begins within. The dialogue explores how personal growth can lead to a more positive organizational culture and the necessity of addressing integrity at a personal level to foster a thriving workplace.Just a few highlights of our conversation with Joanna Kleinmann:I don't know how an organization can be at their best if they don't have very specific guidelines about their corporate values and their corporate integrity.If we are not resilient enough, we can also not support our teams.It's a competitive advantage if an organization really prioritizes the human factor.The more people that can do that inner work, the better our world will be.Some of the takeaways of this integrity talk:• Integrity starts with us, with all of us.• People are responsible for creating their own reality.• The way you do one thing is the way you do everything.• Many people are afraid to do this work.• The most important work you can do is to shift your lens.• It starts with you; it doesn't start with anybody else.• We need to make personal integrity a priority.• The ripple effect of personal growth is monumental.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe following episode might be also of interest for you:Episode 019 - Corporate Resilience: Hype or Asset?THANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity MattersIf you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin, and Instagram. I am looking forward to meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.com

In this conversation Sonja Stirnimann and Nick Gallo, co-CEO of Ethico, discuss the multifaceted nature of integrity in business, emphasizing its importance beyond mere compliance. They explore the interplay between individual and corporate integrity, the role of culture in fostering ethical behaviour, and the challenges leaders face in maintaining integrity under pressure. Nick Gallo shares personal experiences and insights on mentoring future leaders, the significance of a long-term perspective, and the essential role of people in cultivating a culture of integrity.Just a few highlights of our conversation with Nick Gallo:Compliance is maybe the bricks in the wall, and integrity is what kind of holds it together.I just think culture is the only sustainable competitive advantage in business. And culture is like a bonfire.And especially also now with all the globalization we have, we have different cultures. And different culture also means different understanding of integrity.A leader has that strategic foresight, also makes sure that the organization and also the teams are resistant and resilient.Some of the takeaways of this integrity talk:• Integrity is the mortar that holds compliance together.• Culture is the only sustainable competitive advantage in business.• Words on a wall are often aspirational and not reflective of actual behaviour.• Every business is fundamentally a people business.• Integrity is not set in stone; it evolves with the organization.• Maintaining integrity requires constant reinforcement and focus.• Long-term perspectives help navigate ethical challenges effectively.• People want to be part of organizations they can be proud of.• Leaders must continually tend to the culture of integrity within their organizations.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe following episode might be also of interest for you:Episode 072 - Back to Boardroom Reality – Integrity in Strategic ResetTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity MattersIf you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin, and Instagram. I am looking forward to meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.com

In this conversation, Melanie Shong discusses the evolving role of HR in corporate integrity and ethical leadership. She emphasizes the need for HR professionals to reassess their approach to decision-making, the importance of understanding business needs, and the challenges they face in hiring practices. Melanie advocates for creativity in problem-solving and the necessity of asking the right questions during the hiring process. The discussion also highlights the collaboration between HR and compliance to ensure ethical practices within organizations.Just a few highlights of our conversation with Melanie Shong:We have to kind of wake up and reassess how we go about doing our HR business to guide our leaders and make sure that they are making ethical decisions.But a bad hire costs even more..The higher the people are, they are trying to find the less critical HR is when it comes to the CV.The most important thing you can do is to listen carefully to what they need.Some of the takeaways of this integrity talk:• HR must reassess its role in ethical decision-making.• Integrity starts with the individual and their character.• HR professionals often feel they lack a seat at the table..• A bad hire can be more costly than anticipated.• Creativity in problem-solving is essential for HR.• Hiring practices should be critically evaluated, especially for higher-level positions.• Collaboration between HR and compliance is vital for corporate integrity.• Understanding the business is crucial for effective HR practices.• Empowering HR professionals can lead to better hiring outcomes.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe following episode might be also of interest for you:Episode 048 - Human based challenges in (investigative) interviewsEpisode 049 - First integrity talk with Melanie ShongTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity MattersIf you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin, and Instagram. I am looking forward to meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.com

In this integrity talk, Sonja Stirnimann and Martine Richmann discuss the intersection of digital transformation, corporate integrity, and the ethical implications of AI adoption. They explore the necessity of having a clear digital strategy, the importance of guidelines for ethical AI implementation, and the role of leadership in fostering a culture of integrity within organizations. The discussion emphasizes the need for organizations to align their actions with ethical principles and to manage risks associated with data integrity and AI technologies.Just a few highlights of our conversation with Martine Richmann:But it's really important, not only for reputational risk, if we think of AI, but also for the other financial impact that you will have.I really recommend to build basically AI ethics board.The more complex it is, the less we can expect that people can follow through.So integrity or corporate integrity is not an option.Then we have all these kind of ethic boards, but maybe not staffed with the expertise we would need to have.Some of the takeaways of this integrity talk:• Digital transformation requires a clear strategy for alignment.• Corporate integrity is essential for ethical decision-making.• AI adoption must be guided by ethical principles.• Organizations often overlook the need for an AI strategy.• Guidelines for AI should be simple and accessible.• Data integrity is crucial for effective AI implementation.• Leadership accountability is key in promoting ethical practices.• Awareness of AI risks should be spread across all levels.• Creating a culture of integrity enhances corporate governance.• Continuous training and awareness are necessary for ethical complianceIMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe following episode might be also of interest for you:Episode 016 - Check your security in the cyber territoryTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity MattersIf you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin, and Instagram. I am looking forward to meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.com

In this final episode of the year, Sonja Stirnimann emphasizes the importance of reflection in leadership, particularly during the busy month of December. She encourages leaders to assess their integrity, resilience, and ethical clarity, and to consider how they can improve their decision-making and presence in the coming year. The conversation highlights the need for closure and meaningful reflection rather than just task completion, urging leaders to carry forward insights gained from the past year into their strategic planning for 2026.Takeaways• What did this year reveal for us?• Where were we tested as a person, as a team, and as an organization?• Integrity is shown under pressure, not just in planning.• We often miss closure, not just project closure but growth closure.• Ambiguity can be mistaken for agility, losing ethical clarity.• Reflecting on decisions helps recalibrate our values.• Presence is crucial for visible integrity in leadership.• Real leaders review decisions, not just results.• Integrity is carried forward, not reset in January.• Unstructured reflection is essential for meaningful leadershipIMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe following episode might be also of interest for you:054 - How a diverse Board impacts Corporate Integrity THANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters If you enjoyed this episode, please share subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin, and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.com

In this conversation, Salih Ahmed Islam discusses the critical role of internal audit in organizations, emphasizing the importance of effective communication with management and the board. He shares insights on the challenges faced by internal auditors, the necessity of board support, and the impact of technology, particularly AI, on auditing practices. Salih also highlights the delicate balance between maintaining independence and fostering relationships with management, concluding with best practices for internal auditors.Just a few highlights of our conversation with Salih Ahmed:Clear communication is the backbone of internal auditing.The finding doesn't end when the report is issued. It's only truly closed when the risk is mitigated.Internal auditors power comes from the top.We are allies of the truth.Some of the takeaways of this integrity talk:• Clear communication is essential for effective internal auditing.• The method of communication can impact the effectiveness of audit findings.• Board support is crucial for the success of internal audit functions.• Managing audit findings requires diligent follow-up and resolution.• AI and technology can enhance audit processes but require proper implementation.• Internal auditors should focus on auditing processes, not individuals.• Independence is vital, but relationships with management can be beneficial.• Timely closure of audit findings mitigates organizational risk.• Internal auditors must be proactive in their roles to ensure effectiveness.• Establishing clear boundaries in relationships with management is important.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe following episodes might be also of interest for you:032 – Integrity talk with Salih Ahmed IslamLinkedin ProfileTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity MattersIf you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin, and Instagram. I am looking forward to meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.com

In this episode, Sonja Stirnimann discusses the critical theme of responsibility in leadership, particularly during the high-pressure month of November. She emphasizes that responsibility is not merely a value or vision statement but a reality that leaders must own. The episode explores the emotional weight of decision-making, the importance of clarity in accountability, and the need for ethical leadership. Sonja Stirnimann provides thought-provoking questions for leaders to reflect on as they approach year-end decisions, urging them to pause and consider the implications of their signatures and commitments.Takeaways• Responsibility is a reality that cannot be delegated.• Leaders often feel pressure to demonstrate control before year-end.• The emotional side of responsibility is often overlooked.• Higher positions can lead to fewer challenges to assumptions.• It's important to pause and ask uncomfortable questions.• Ethical leadership involves ownership before a crisis occurs.• Your signature represents a commitment to your organization.• Clarity in accountability is crucial for effective governance.• Leaders should reflect on what they are approving.• The human factor in leadership shows up in the pause before signing.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe following episode might be also of interest for you:017 – The 9 core sectors to identify risks in the business modelTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters If you enjoyed this episode, please share subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin, and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.com

This deep session with Maya Bundt and Sonja Stirnmann delves into the intricacies of cybersecurity board reporting, focusing on a newly developed framework aimed at bridging the gap between operational and strategic governance. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding organizational maturity, risk levels, and the specific needs of different companies in crafting effective cybersecurity reports. Key factors influencing reporting, such as data assurance and content structure, are explored, along with the necessity for ongoing dialogue and adaptation in reporting practices. The conversation concludes with a call for feedback and collaboration in future research efforts.Highlights of this deep dive session with Maya Bundt:We have in the framework also factors that influence board reporting.If I don't get the assurance about the information I have in front of me, then it doesn't help me anything.Risk view is important. Cyber governance is important. So how is this risk being mitigated in the organization Some of the takeaways of this deep dive session:• The framework for cybersecurity reporting is a starting point.• Not all companies have the same cybersecurity needs.• Organizational maturity affects reporting requirements.• Risk levels influence board governance discussions.• Data assurance is crucial for reliable reporting.• The context of operations is essential for risk assessment.• Different types of reports can be structured for various needs.• Ongoing discussions about cybersecurity should be normalized.• Feedback from board members is valuable for future research.• The framework aims to facilitate a warm handshake between operations and strategy.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe Report: https://www.cybersecurityboardreporting.com/Our guest Maya Bundt https://www.linkedin.com/in/maya-bundt-8b2532/and a big thank you to the co-authors too:Chris Verdonck https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisverdonck/Tommy Viljoen https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommyviljoen/The following episodes might be also of interest for you:Episode 052 - How to adress the 3rd party cyber riskTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity MattersIf you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin, and Instagram. I am looking forward to meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.com

In this deep dive session Maya Bundt and Sonja Stirnimann discuss the findings from research on cybersecurity board reporting, emphasizing the importance of board-level governance and the need for strategic discussions on cybersecurity. The conversation highlights the challenges in current reporting practices, including the high level of aggregation of information and the lack of standardization. Maya advocates for a framework that facilitates effective communication between boards and executive teams, ensuring that cybersecurity is treated as a strategic priority.Highlights of this deep dive session with Maya Bundt:So one of the results and also for me honestly a surprise was that not all boards discuss cyber security in the full board.Cybersecurity needs to be at the top. So it means it needs to be discussed within the full board.There should be no cybersecurity strategy that is not linked to the business strategy.Some of the takeaways of this deep dive session:• Not all boards discuss cybersecurity at the full board level.• Cybersecurity risks consistently rank as top concerns.• Cybersecurity should be a strategic topic discussed by the full board.• Discussions on cybersecurity often last only 15 minutes.• The lack of dedicated technology committees is surprising.• Cybersecurity strategy must align with business strategy.• Board reports often present highly aggregated information.• There is no standardization in cybersecurity reporting across organizations.• A framework for effective cybersecurity communication is needed.• Both boards and executive teams must engage in meaningful discussions.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe Report: https://www.cybersecurityboardreporting.com/Our guest Maya Bundt https://www.linkedin.com/in/maya-bundt-8b2532/and a big thank you to the co-authors too:Chris Verdonck https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisverdonck/Tommy Viljoen https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommyviljoen/The following episodes might be also of interest for you:Episode 059 - Cyber Resilience at Board levelTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity MattersIf you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin, and Instagram. I am looking forward to meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.com

This deep dive session with Maya Bundt and Sonja Stirnimann delves into the intricacies of cybersecurity board reporting, highlighting the research process, challenges faced, insights gained from board member interviews, and the importance of frameworks in enhancing communication between boards and executive teams. The discussion emphasizes the need for transparency and informed dialogue in cybersecurity practices, aiming to bridge gaps in understanding and reporting standards.Highlights of this deep dive session with Maya Bundt:Concrete objectives were to provide greater transparency about current practices for cyber security board reporting.We did interviews, in-person interviews, about an hour each interview with board members in Belgium, Switzerland and Australia.I think the report itself is interesting and actually vital to both executive management and security leaders as well as to board members.Some of the takeaways of this deep dive session:• The research aimed to improve cybersecurity board reporting.• Board members often lack clarity on existing reports.• A well-designed questionnaire is crucial for effective interviews.• Interviews revealed a strong interest in cybersecurity topics.• There is a significant gap in existing research on board reporting.• The framework developed aims to facilitate board-executive communication.• Data collection involved interviews and analysis of real reports.• The research team consisted of international cybersecurity experts.• Board members expressed a desire for more training and information.• Future research will include perspectives from executive teams and CISOs.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe Report: https://www.cybersecurityboardreporting.com/Our guest Maya Bundt https://www.linkedin.com/in/maya-bundt-8b2532/and a big thank you to the co-authors too:Chris Verdonck https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisverdonck/Tommy Viljoen https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommyviljoen/The following episodes might be also of interest for you:Episode 016 - Check your security in the cyber territoryTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity MattersIf you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin, and Instagram. I am looking forward to meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.com

In this episode Sonja Stirnimann explores the concept of shadow governance, the informal influences that shape decision-making in organizations. It highlights the risks associated with unacknowledged power dynamics and the importance of transparency and trust in leadership. The discussion emphasizes the need for board members and executives to recognize and address these hidden influences to ensure integrity in governance.Takeaways• Shadow governance exists in the informal layer of leadership influence.• It can be dangerous when left unchecked, leading to unchallenged decisions.• Social capital and legacy authority are key drivers of shadow governance.• Transparency involves understanding the informal rules of decision-making.• Silence in meetings often masks real tensions and disagreements.• Governance should prioritize equality of contribution over title.• Recognizing informal influences is crucial for effective governance.• Trusting instincts about boardroom dynamics is essential.• The most significant risks may not be documented in formal reports.• Engaging in open dialogues can mitigate the effects of shadow governanceIMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe following episode might be also of interest for you:033 – Biases in the board roomTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters If you enjoyed this episode, please share subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin, and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.com

In this conversation, Sonja Stirnimann talks to Melody Moore about the importance of corporate integrity and how it shapes leadership. They explore the clash between personal and corporate integrity, the impact of cognitive dissonance on decision-making, and the need for authenticity and vulnerability in leadership. The discussion also touches on the challenges of toxic environments, accountability for misbehaviour, and the importance of redefining success and values in organisations. The conversation concludes with a call for greater awareness of and commitment to integrity in corporate culture.Just a few highlights of our conversation with Melody Moore:Corporate integrity is much more than just compliance.Cognitive dissonance is uncomfortable, so you have to find a way to get away from it.Often when people make those significant decisions to leave an organization or any significant decision, it's their body that's telling them there's that sense of discomfort, of unease.Some of the takeaways of this integrity talk:• Integrity shapes leadership and organizational culture.• Corporate integrity goes beyond compliance and legalities.• Cognitive dissonance can lead to discomfort in decision-making.• Vulnerability is essential for authentic leadership.• Toxic environments hinder employee performance and well-being.• Accountability for misbehaviour is crucial at all levels.• Redefining success and values is necessary for personal fulfilment.• Emotional decision-making often outweighs logical reasoning.• Training alone cannot change a toxic corporate culture.• Awareness of integrity issues is vital for organizational improvementIMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe following episodes might be also of interest for you:Episode 008 - Common pitfalls for corporates on ethical behaviourEpisode 024 – How to strengthen the board for directors’ and managements’ actionabilityTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity MattersIf you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin, and Instagram. I am looking forward to meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.com

In this episode Sonja Stirnimann discusses the critical role of integrity in leadership decision-making, especially during strategic resets in September. She emphasizes that integrity should not just be a value but a decision filter, as financial stress can lead to prioritizing speed over ethical considerations. The episode highlights the importance of embedding integrity into goals and decision rights, and the need for courageous challenges in discussions to ensure that integrity is not overlooked. Sonja Stirnimann provides prompts for leaders to reassess their approach to integrity and resilience as strategic assets in a rapidly changing business environment.Takeaways• Integrity should be a decision filter, not just a value.• Financial stress can lead to deprioritizing ethical considerations.• High-speed decision-making can mask important discussions.• Integrity is at risk when it becomes implicit rather than deliberate.• Integrity and resilience are strategic assets in leadership.• Investors and customers assess trust and accountability.• No strategy survives execution if ethically fragile.• Re-assess what integrity means at the leadership level.• Make space for dissent in decision-making processes.• Now is the time to refocus resilience before Q4.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe following episode might be also of interest for you:008 – Common pitfalls for corporates on ethical behaviourTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters If you enjoyed this episode, please share subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin, and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.com

In this conversation, Sonja Stirnimann interviews Maja Bundt, a prominent figure in cybersecurity and corporate governance. They discuss the importance of integrity in leadership, the challenges of identifying blind spots in risk management, and the personal experiences that shape one's ethical choices. Maja shares insights on the dynamics of the boardroom, the need to listen to diverse perspectives, and the importance of being prepared for unexpected risks. The conversation emphasises the need for strong personal integrity and the courage to uphold it in professional settings, particularly in the context of cybersecurity.Just a few highlights of our conversation with Maya Bundt:Integrity for me is really a core value that I need to bring and I need to bring it also into the boardroom.Preparation for the unexpected is important.The culture is key when it comes to corporate integrity and also reducing risk.Some of the takeaways of this integrity talk:• Maja Bundt emphasizes the importance of integrity in board roles.• Blind spots in risk management are often difficult to identify.• Covid-19 was a known risk, not a black swan event.• Diversity in perspectives can help uncover blind spots.• Listening to employees can reveal potential risks.• Organizational culture affects how risks are communicated.• Personal integrity is crucial in decision-making processes.• Board dynamics can influence corporate integrity.• Preparation for unexpected events is essential.• Understanding one's red lines is vital for ethical leadership.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe following episodes might be also of interest for you:052 – How to adress the 3rd party cyber risk059 – Cyber Resilience at Board levelTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters.If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin, and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.com

In this episode Sonia Stirnimann discusses the often-overlooked concept of 'silent risk' in corporate integrity. She emphasizes that integrity and ethical leadership are crucial for resilience and reputation, especially during stable periods when organizations may neglect to challenge their assumptions. She provides reflection prompts for leaders to identify potential silent risks and stresses the importance of vigilance and anticipation in leadership.Takeaways• Leaders must prepare for the worst and build resilience.• Silent risk erodes integrity and decision-making.• The most significant risks often arise during stable periods.• Cognitive bandwidth depletion leads to silent risk.• Successful periods can blind leaders to underlying issues.• Reflection prompts can help identify silent risks.• Stability does not guarantee sustainability.• Silence in organizations often indicates resignation.• True leadership involves anticipation and adaptation.• Space for reflection is critical for effective leadership.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe following episode might be also of interest for you:019 – Corporate Resilience: Hype or Asset?024 – How to strengthen the board for directors’ and managements’ actionabilityTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters If you enjoyed this episode, please share subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin, and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.com

Gitte Gundrup co-founded an AI consultancy and discusses in our today’s interview with Sonja Stirnimann the intersection of AI, corporate integrity and ethical leadership. She highlights the importance of understanding the risks associated with AI, the need for AI literacy among board members, and ethical considerations in AI projects. Gitte shares insights on navigating personal integrity during business transformation and the future of AI in fostering human connections. The discussion highlights the critical role of governance and ethical frameworks in the responsible use of AI while maintaining a human-centred approach.Just a few highlights of our conversation with Gitte Gundrup:I actually think a question one for most boards would have to be is how do we ensure that out team, our employees have got the right AI literacy?Yes, I mean, the thing you need to make sure that the AI governance will cover things like is it ethical, is it secure, is it legal?Companies that offer a human connection with customers will remain and will have an absolute Advantage.Some of the takeaways of this integrity talk:• AI was once seen as superexotic, now it's mainstream.• Corporate integrity is crucial in AI implementation.• Boards face a fear of missing out on AI opportunities.• AI governance must address ethical, legal, and security aspects.• AI literacy is essential for effective board governance.• Bias in AI stems from the data, not the algorithms.• Change management requires respect for people's experiences.• Mastery, autonomy, and purpose motivate individuals during change.• Human connections remain vital despite AI advancements.• The next generation must understand the implications of AIIMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe following episodes might be also of interest for you:Episode 008 - Common pitfalls for corporates on ethical behaviourEpisode 024 – How to strengthen the board for directors’ and managements’ actionabilityTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity MattersIf you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin, and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.com

In this episode Sonja Stirnimann delves into the concept of governance fatigue, a subtle yet dangerous decline in oversight and strategic engagement within organizations. She explains how governance fatigue manifests in boardrooms and offers practical solutions for leaders to combat this issue, emphasizing the importance of active questioning and maintaining a culture of integrity.Takeaways• Governance fatigue is a slow, dangerous decline in strategic shortness.• It occurs when oversight becomes routine and decisions are made out of compliance, not conviction.• Even seasoned leaders can fall into governance fatigue due to over-reliance on systems and dashboards.• Board agendas often lack time for forward-looking dialogue, leading to strategic hollowness.• The absence of critical discussion can lead to unnoticed compliance issues.• Governance fatigue creates a vacuum that can only be recognized when issues arise.• Increased external scrutiny makes governance fatigue a significant liability.• Leaders must recalibrate their oversight rhythm to combat fatigue.• Governance fatigue signals a need to pause, reset, and recommit to integrity.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe following episode might be also of interest for you:033 – Biases in the board room054 - How a diverse Board impacts Corporate IntegrityTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters If you enjoyed this episode, please share subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin, and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.com

Sonja Stirnimann interviews Patrick, an expert on business models and corporate integrity, in this fascinating conversation. They explore the importance of understanding customer value, the role of values in business and the need for ethical leadership. Patrick shares insights from his extensive experience and emphasises the importance of creating a culture that fosters open communication and accountability. The discussion also touches on the challenges of corporate life and the necessity for innovation in business models to adapt to changing environments.Just a few highlights of our conversation with Patrick Stähler:We think businesses have rational strategies, but in the end it’s the human side who make the difference.I think the more resilient we are as people, the more resilient those organizations become.Leadership is not about telling others to do, but make actually their life easier to achieve their goals. Some oft the takeaways of this integrity talk:• Business models should focus on customer value, not just profit.• Understanding the 'why' behind a business is crucial for success.• Creating a culture of safety can lead to improved processes and profitability.• Leadership is about serving others and making their lives easier.• Values should guide decision-making in organizations.• A strong company culture encourages open communication and accountability.• Innovation in business models is essential for adapting to change.• Employees should understand their role in creating customer value.• The importance of resilience in both individuals and organizations.• Ethical leadership is vital for maintaining corporate integrityIMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe following episodes might be also of interest for you:Episode 017 - The 9 core sectors to identify risks in the business modelEpisode 035 - Why fraud awareness is crucial for the profit marginTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity MattersIf you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin, and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.com

In this episode, Sonja Stirnimann discusses the critical need for crisis-experienced leaders in today's complex and volatile environment. She emphasizes that while crises reveal character, they also highlight the importance of ethical decision-making and integrity. The episode outlines essential skills for building crisis resilience, such as calm self-regulation and transparent communication, and encourages leaders to create environments where team members feel safe to speak up. Ultimately, the episode underscores the necessity of resilience in leadership to maintain trust and integrity within organizations.Takeaways• Crisis reveals character, it does not build it.• Leaders must lead with integrity under pressure.• Crisis-experienced leaders maintain clarity and accountability.• Lack of crisis experience can lead to organizational damage.• Crisis skills can be developed proactively.• Ethical decision-making is crucial in crisis situations.• Transparent communication fosters trust during uncertainty.• Empowering teams enhances resilience and accountability.• Leaders should create environments that encourage open dialogue.• Resilient leadership is essential for organizational integrity.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe following episode might be also of interest for you:024 – How to strengthen the board for directors’ and managements’ actionability019 - Corporate Resilience: Hype or Asset?THANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters If you enjoyed this episode, please share subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin, and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.com

In this conversation, Andrea Bonime-Blanc discusses ethics in leadership and corporate integrity, especially in her new book on technology governance. She emphasises understanding governance's megatrends, leaders' challenges in staying ethical in fast-changing environments, and the need to recognise corporate governance blind spots. She shares experiences of navigating integrity under pressure and offers insights into risk management and leadership resilience. The conversation ends with advice for future ethical leadership and the value of staying true to one's values in tough times.Just a few highlights of our conversation with Andrea Bonime-Blanc:If you don't have those thoughtful leaders that know how to connect integrity with action, everything else falls apart.They don't want to hear bad news until the bad news slaps them in the face.At the end of the day, you have to stick to your integrity, your personal integrity,Key takeaways:• Ethical leadership is crucial for navigating modern challenges.• Technology governance is increasingly relevant in today's world.• Leaders must recognize the pressures that impact ethical decision-making.• Integrity in leadership is essential for organizational success.• Blind spots in governance can lead to significant risks.• Understanding risk management can create value for organizations.• Personal integrity is tested in high-pressure situations.• Reliable information sources are vital for informed decision-making.• The pandemic highlighted the need for resilience in leadership.• Sticking to values is essential for navigating future challenges.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe following episodes might be also of interest for you:046 – Method to map strategy with the risk landscape023 – Five sources to challenge your risk landscapeThe article from NACD Directorship Magazine that prompted Georgetown University Press to invite Andrea Bonime-Blanc to write the book: https://gecrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ABonimeBlanc-NACD-Directorship-Q3-2023_FEATURE-EXPONENTIAL-TECH.pdfAndrea Bonime-Blanc’s incipient Governing Pandora Book page (more to come soon): https://gecrisk.com/book/governing-pandora/A link to the page where most of the articles of Andrea Bonime-Blanc are available: https://gecrisk.com/resources/Link to Newletter of Andrea Bonime-Blanc: “Ripped from the Headlines” Monthly Newsletter: https://gecrisk.com/blog/Link to Andrea Bonime-Blanc’s “ESGT Impact” Monthly Newsletter: https://gecrisk.com/resources/esgt-impact/THANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters If you enjoyed this episode, please share subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin, and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.com

After an extended pause, the podcast "The Human Factor: Corporate Integrity Matters" is back - more anchored than ever in our mission to give a voice to integrity and ethical leadership. In this special solo episode, Sonja Stirnimann reflects and invites you to continue building a future where integrity builds resilience, the human factor and values guide leadership decisions. Welcome back to the conversation.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe following episode might be also of interest for you:001 – A journey of corporate integrityTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters If you enjoyed this episode, please share subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin, and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.com

Today's guest in my integrity talk is Rupert Evill.Rupert shares his experience – seeing what works in high-stakes frontline situations – to help organisations better predict, prevent, and respond to risks.Rupert is the founder of Ethics Insight and has more than 20 years of experience managing risks across 30 sectors and 50+ countries. He worked in roles focused on investigations, counter-terrorism, intelligence gathering, crisis response, and ethics & compliance advisory support.Rupert has a Postgraduate Diploma in Behavioural Analysis and Investigative Interviewing and is a Certified Fraud Examiner.Just a few highlights of our conversation with Rupert:You need to factoring those three dimensions: your external environment, your internal controls and your culture.The impact of compliance is incredibly difficult to estimate.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe following episodes might be also of interest for you:Episode 008: Common pitfalls for corporates on ethical behaviourEpisode 042: Improve profitability by preventing fraud and foster ethical cultureTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.coporateintegrityconcepts.comAnd if you are interested in becoming part of the amazing movement, join us on www.corporateintegrityacademy.com

Today's guest in my integrity talk is Elena Kovaleva.Get insights how compliance supports companies doing business in the legal way and how she challenges corporate compliance standards and silos, and believes compliance should be simple and logical.Elena Kovaleva is a global certified compliance expert with 15+ experience in compliance in large international companies, such as GE, Microsoft, ERG, working in regional and HQ levels, supporting board's compliance committees and stablishing compliance programs from the start. Just a few highlights of our conversation with Elena KovalevaThat is what compliance is supposed to do. Supposed to establish rules, which would not harm the business but would allow the business to work in the legal way.Compliance helps to drive integrity in the organisation and supports fairness.Compliance is a value proposition.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe following episodes might be also of interest for you:Episode 003: Is compliance in crises needed?Episode 008: Common pitfalls for corporates on ethical behaviourEpisode 054: How a diverse Board impacts Corporate IntegrityTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters.If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.coporateintegrityconcepts.comAnd if you are interested in becoming part of the amazingmovement, join us on www.corporateintegrityacademy.com

Today's guest in my integrity talk is Andrew Samuels.Get insights why investing in whistle blowing programs can have very large return on investment and how the international standard for whistleblowing management systems has been developed.Andrew Samuels is the founder and CEO of WislPort and is widely recognised as a thought leader in whistleblowing operations.Prior to founding WislPort, Andrew has over 20 years of experience delivering complex programmes in the Financial Services, Telecoms and Media Sectors in the UK, North America and AsiaPac, with the last decade specialising in regulatory and compliance programmes including whistleblowing, anti-money laundering and financial crime.Just a few highlights of our conversation with Andrew SamuelsIf people are comfortable speaking up, then you know you've got a good organization.Investing in a whistle blowing program is actually going to have much smaller startup cost that can potentially have very large return on investments.An average fraud is discovered six months earlier, if it's discovered via a whistle blowing channel.Whistleblowing is such a fantastic tool for preventionIMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe following episodes might be also of interest for you:Episode 35: Why fraud awareness is crucial for the profit marginEpisode 42: Improve profitability by preventing fraud and foster ethical cultureTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters.If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes. Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.comAnd if you are interested in becoming part of the amazing movement, join us on www.corporateintegrityacademy.com

Today's guest in my integrity talk is Mohamed Saad.Get insights when we talk about what role corporate integrity plays in his current function as the Deputy CEO at the Casablanca Stock Exchange or what typical situations are when the topic lands on his desk when it comes to corporate integrity.Mohamed is an IT and Digital Expert since 1991 and has 32 years of experience in Industry and Finance Sectors.He is the Past-President of Moroccan IT & Digital Association.Mohammed graduated from INSEA, holds an MBA and 7 international certifications in IT / Audit / Governance. And next to all he does in his roles, Mohamed is the author of several articles on IT Governance, IT risks, IT ROI, IT standards and benchmarks and a visiting Professor with national and International Universities.Just a few highlights of our conversation with MohamedCybersecurity is a big risk for humanity. The foundation of corporate integrity is personal integrity.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe following episodes might be also of interest for you:Episode 16: Check your security in the cyber territoryEpisode 29: Internal Audits’ impact in Cyber SecurityEpisode 31: The myth of «Code of Conduct» in the cyber territoryTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters.If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.comAnd if you are interested in becoming part of the amazing movement, join us on www.corporateintegrityacademy.com

The last two years when the world was in the pandemic mode the vulnerabilities in the cyber territory became more obvious than ever before.Often, the overconfidence of the boards and their management teams when it comes to the resistance and resilience of their cyber security put the organisations at risk. In this episode you will learn to understand the root cause.Have a deep understanding of the organisations resistance and resilience is one of the key responsibilities we as board and management have.Learn with four starting questions how to understand the actual situation and to come up with follow up questions as well as potential measurements required.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe following episodes might also be of interest for you:Episode 16: Check your security in the cyber territoryEpisode 20: How to prepare for incidents? Secure actionability!Episode 24: How to strengthen the board for directors’ and managements’ actionabilityTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters.If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin, Twitter and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.comAnd if you are interested in becoming part of the amazing movement, join us on www.corporateintegrityacademy.com

Today's guest in my integrity talk is Marlene Uetz. She is a Swiss-born multi-lingual global entrepreneur, executive coach and board member.She has lived, worked, and studied in Europe, Asia, USA, and Latin America. Marlene Co-founded one of the world’s first Gobal Coaching Boutique in Geneva over 30 years ago – I J. Martin & Co. Limited and she is the Managing Director of the Singapore company for more than ten years now.She is passionate about promoting principles-based governance and developing visionary and ethical global business leaders.”Get insights when we talk about Marlenes’ experience when it comes to corporate integrity in her field of expertise with global countries.Just a few highlights of our conversation with MarleneI strongly believe that governance is a mindset and it's not just about obeying rules.Stick to your values and ask yourself, what would my mother say if this was in the media.Western legally based definitions of integrity may clash with cultural traditions of group and family loyalty.Diversity is a disruption to corruption.THANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity MattersIf you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe following episodes might be also of interest for you:Episode 54: How a diverse Board impacts Corporate IntegrityEpisode 21: The type of characteristics not needed at C-LevelYOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.comAnd if you are interested in becoming part of the amazing movement, join us on www.corporateintegrityacademy.com

In todays episode I talk about why the right team set up will let you achieve outstanding achievements.Whenever you are in the situation to build the best team for a delicate project one of the advice, we share in our peer group is “don’t look at the obvious data only”. This is also true when you have to set up your investigations team – no matter whether you plan to perform an internal or external investigation.Learn in this episode why it so important having the right skill set within the team to achieve the goals.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe following episodes might be also of interest for you:Episode 044: How to keep the big picture during an investigationEpisode 26: Fact Finding: The 5 pitfalls of Report writingEpisode 014: How to conduct fraud investigations in a remote environmentTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters.If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.comAnd if you are interested in becoming part of the amazing movement, join us on www.corporateintegrityacademy.com

In today's episode Sonja is guest in the podcast «Great Women in Compliance» co-hosted by Lisa Fine and Mary Shirley.Sonja talks about her understanding of corporate integrity and gives insights about the challenges she has faced as a female leader and entrepreneur, and also where her own integrity was challenged verly early in her career.Just a few highlights of the interview with SonjaCorporate integrity is the DNA, the deep understanding of the agreed set of values you have in a corporation or in a team to successfully steer, lead and drive an organization.A fact finding report is much more than an audit report.Compliance, governance and risks are strategic pillars and need to be taken up on the right level.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSEpisode 38: Integrity talk with Lisa FineTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters.If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.comAnd if you are interested in becoming part of the amazing movement, join us on www.corporateintegrityacademy.com

Today's guest in my integrity talk is Werner Schiesser.He looks back to an executive career in the field of professional services for more than 40 years and he now focuses on his different board functions as chairman or member in several - very interesting companies mainly located in Switzerland.Get insights when we talk about the expectations he has when he trusts external advisors and what kind of red flags he sees in that specific industry when it comes to integrity.Just a few highlights of our conversation with Werner:For corporate integrity, absolute key is the tone at the top.The main mistake is that some rules do not apply to those at the top.If you only run from quarter to quarter, that's not the way to do sustainability. It's not the way to do corporate integrity. That's not the way.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSIf you would like to get more insights the following episode might be also of interest:Episod 39: Why you should raise the expectations towards external auditorsTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters.If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes. Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.comAnd if you are interested in becoming part of the amazing movement, join us on www.corporateintegrityacademy.com

The impact on corporate integrity the board has is huge and there are different factors which can positively contribute.Today’s episode reflects on different case studies with the goal that also you identify the advantages and disadvantages of the individual constellations in boards.WHYThe most crucial argument why diversity in the borad room is important is that a diverse team - no matter in which room - increases corporate integrity which is fundemental for an organisations going concern.It is important by starting at the board level to make sure that strategic decisions are made with a diverse mindset, background, and skillset.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe following episodes might also be of interest for you:Episode 24: How to strengthen the board for directors’ and managements’ actionabilityEpiosde 33: Biases in the board roomTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters.If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.comAnd if you are interested in becoming part of the amazing movement, join us on www.corporateintegrityacademy.com

Would you like to learn about the insights and experiences in external audit and quality control?Let's do that together with Patricia Bielmann whose professional knowledge and skills to ensure competent service was always a matter close to her heart.Patricia Bielmann has >25 years of experience as Auditor and Advisor for Financial Service Companies.In addition to that she has in depth experience advising clients in the finance area on complex transactions such as business combinations, issuance of debt or equity instruments etc.Over the years she was responsible for the internal engagement quality control for several audit engagements.Just a few highlights of our conversation with Patricia:Every failure of an accountant and every failure of an audit firm harms the public interest.Make financial statements readable again, that not only the auditors are reading them, but also the investors.THANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters.If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.comAnd if you are interested in becoming part of the amazingmovement, join us on www.corporateintegrityacademy.com

In todays episode we talk about how to tell the supplier that he or she puts an organisation at cyber risk and what can be done to to mitigate the exposure.WHYThird-party suppliers take on business operations functions and with that these benefits create significant cyber risks.With outsourcing, the vulnerability increases by generating new access points for cyber fraudsters.The ones responsible need to understand how organizations can implement proper third-party cyber risk management strategies.Not only when it comes to our organisations as such but also in close interaction with the outsourcing provider how they can increase the security for all their customers.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSIf you would like to learn about more about risk and cyber risks these episodes might also be of interest for you:Episode 12: Three perspectives to identify risksEpisode 16: Check your security in the cyber territoryTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters.If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe andreview on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin and Instagram I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANT Let me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.comAnd if you are interested in becoming part of the amazing movement, join us on www.corporateintegrityacademy.com

Would you like to learn about how to successfully implementing and managing programs and structures aligning with international standards and frameworks?Let's do that together Salah Eddine Mahrach. He is a leading, trusted GRC professional with more than 18years of business experience in banking, financial services, and energy sectors.He is also one of the founders of the ISACA Moroccan chapter, where he serves as secretary General.Just a few highlights of our conversation with Salah:Losing integrity impacts the reputation of the organization and can cause huge damages.The culture of the organization can be a real pillar preventing any misconducts.THANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters.If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.comAnd if you are interested in becoming part of the amazing movement, join us on www.corporateintegrityacademy.com

While in episode 48 the human factor and its biases have been outlined let's focus in this episode on the key principles in the interview process.The key principles you will learn in this episode can also be used as the checklist or collection for reflection.WHYConducting interviews can be one of the most insightful parts of an investigation and – if correctly done – leads to the missing parts of your big picture.It helps you to get additional facts to understand what happened.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSEpisode 048: Human based challenges in (investigative) interviews THANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters.If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.comAnd if you are interested in becoming part of the amazing movement, join us on www.corporateintegrityacademy.com

Would you like to learn about the insights and experiences of a real human resource expert who conducted hundreds of ethics investigations every year for over five years – leading to terminations for harassment, theft, discrimination, etc in public procurement law reform, legislation drafting, ethics and compliance advisory activity?Let's do that together with Melanie Shong. She has over 30 years in leadership developmentand human resource management and she is a Certified Corporate Compliance and Ethics Professional.Just a few highlights of our conversation with Melanie:The role of integrity has to be in every single job that we have in any company, any country, any place in the world.Work ethic almost always connects well to integrity.THANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity MattersIf you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.comAnd if you are interested in becoming part of the amazing movement, join us on www.corporateintegrityacademy.com.

In todays episode we talk about how to deal with our own human behaviour in interviews.When it comes to the art of investigating the facts – interviews are one of the core disciplines with the inherent challenge of human behaviour on different levels.WHYUnderstanding the power of human behaviour in interviews, is one of the key success factors for individuals in-charge with the interview process.We can make a step into more clarity and transparency by asking the right questions in the right setting and even more factors for an effective interview process.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSEpisode 014 - How to conduct fraud investigations in a remote environmentEpisode 044 - How to keep the big picture during an investigationTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR– Corporate Integrity Matters. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANT Let me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.comAnd if you are interested in becoming part of the amazing movement, join us on www.corporateintegrityacademy.com.

Would you like to take a closer look to cyber security? Let's do that together with Vilius Benetis.Vilius is the Director at NRD Cyber Security in Lithuania and brings more than twenty years of relevant experience in his field. He is also serving as a board member at North European Cybersecurity Cluster called NECC lectures and is invited as speaker all over the world.His commitment and professionality is highly appreciated.Just a few highlights of our conversation with Vilius:Integrity means trust and the good faith, which brings up the possibility of communicating and resolving what's happening and which behaviour is appropriate.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSIf you would like to learn more about cyber security the following episodes might be also of interest:Episode 16: Check your security in the cyber territoryEpisode 20: How to prepare for incidents? Secure actionability!THANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters.If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there. YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.comAnd if you are interested in becoming part of the amazing movement, join us on www.corporateintegrityacademy.com

In todays episode we talk about one of the non-delegable responsibilities of executives: risk management as an activity undertaken to support the strategy.WHYOne of the issues that is often seen in risk (and performance) management initiatives is a lack of clarity around the strategy and objectives.The initiatives – not only in risk management - lack a strategic context. And as discussed in Episode 44, the big picture plays an important role again.The question asked is “what are our risks” but not “what are we trying to achieve and therefore what are the inherent risks”.With losing that close connection to the strategy and objectives, hardly and risk management initiative can become a success for the organisation.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSEpisode 44: How to keep the big picture during an investigationTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters.If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on Linkedin and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there. YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.comAnd if you are interested in becoming part of the amazing movement, join us on www.corporateintegrityacademy.com

Would you like to learn about practical insights and perspectives of quality management, sustainability, and safety?Let's do that together with Kathrin Cornelius. She brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in global industrial companies. like Siemens and Thyssenkrupp.Next to that she chairs the Swiss Management Organization Chapter of Central Switzerland and lectures at different business schools.She says from herself that compliance is one of the most important topics that drives her.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSIf you would like to learn more about about ethical behaviour and code of conduct, the following episodes might be also of interest:Episode 008: Common pitfalls for corporates on ethical behaviourEpisode 010: Why the Code of Conduct is not an alibiTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe, and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on LinkedIn and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot– via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.comAnd if you are interested in becoming part of the amazing movement, join us www.corporateintegrityacademy.com

If you are leading large internal or external investigation you know about the importance of keeping the big picture. But how to manage it in times when exactly that key element seems to be a challenge?In today’s episode three ares are introduced when the big picture could be at risk.WHYNo matter what project (and it is not only related to investigations) is on your top priority list, the ability to keep the big picture helps any leader on a daily basis and enables profound decision-making processes for the ones responsible.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe following episode might be also of interest for you:Episode 26: Fact Finding: The 5 pitfalls of Report writingTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe, and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on LinkedIn and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot– via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.comAnd if you are interested in becoming part of the amazing movement, join us www.corporateintegrityacademy.com

Would you like to learn about the insights and experiences in public procurement law reform, legislation drafting, ethics and compliance advisory activity?Let's do that together with Francesca Calise who never looked for a job but always wants to make the difference.She was and is in legal, a procurement officer in international organizations such as the UN, the EU, the EBRD and others, in different countries and multicultural contexts (e.g., Albania, Kosovo, Haiti, Poland, Lebanon and London).And Francesca has an advanced degree in international law and is a qualified lawyer.Just a few highlights of our conversation with Francesca“I don't feel like I could ever compromise my integrity.”“Don't let people lose trust in what you do.”“The more you train people to be a “person of integrity” the less risk you face.”IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSIf you would like to learn more about code of conduct, ethical behaviour and compliance, the following episodes might be also of interest:Episode 003: Is compliance in crises needed?Episode 008: Common pitfalls for corporates on ethical behaviour.Episode 010: Why the Code of Conduct is not an alibi.THANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe, and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on LinkedIn and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot– via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.comAnd if you are interested in becoming part of the amazing movement, join us www.corporateintegrityacademy.com

Preventing fraud increases profitability and that is one of the most underestimated results in the mindset of the C-level.Are you curious how to improve your profitability by preventing fraud and fostering a culture of integrity?Learn in this episode how you are able to boost your profit with six practical pillars.Establishing and implementing strong, understandable, and practical internal policiesUpdate relevant training Establish a reporting processSet and “rolemodel” the tone at the topCheck what you hireBe consistent, transparent and fairWHYIt seems to be obvious and is easily understood that any kind of incident in non-compliance and fraud costs and it is reflected in several studies, also in the report to the nation of the ACFE, 5% of the yearly margin is spent to fraud.Should we spend this portion or should we better invest it?IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSThe followig episodes might be also of interest for you when you care about protecting your organisations most precious assets:Episode 08: Common pitfalls for corporates on ethical behaviourEpisode 18: Build impactful alliances on corporate levelEpisode 21: The type of characteristics not needed at C-LevelEpisode 30: The one crucial question when hiring key personnelTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe, and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on LinkedIn and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot–via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.comAnd if you are interested in becoming part of the amazing movement, join us www.corporateintegrityacademy.com

Would you like to learn about practical insights and perspectives of fraud, leading and managing global investigations?Let's do that together with Mary Breslin. She is an expert in internal audit, fraud, accounting and management with more than 25 years of experience.She has led fraud investigations in numerous countries spanning six continents.She also gained her experience with working for global companies like Costco, Barclay’s Capital, ConocoPhillips, and Boart Longyear.Just a few quotes of our conversation with Mary"A lot of organizations are resistant to training.""And I do think that organizational culture, but also country culture, plays a really huge role how fraud is perceived.""Culture is the single greatest driving force for behaviour."More interesting statements to be found directly in the interview with Mary Breslin in this episode.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSIf you would like to learn more about about fraud, ethical behaviour and investigations the following episodes might be also of interest:Episode 002: Why we are fraud risk factors?Episode 008: Common pitfalls for corporates on ethical behaviourEpisode 010: Why the Code of Conduct is not an alibi.THANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe, and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on LinkedIn and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot– via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.comAnd if you are interested in becoming part of the amazing movement, join us www.corporateintegrityacademy.com

Analysing our first 39 episodes of our podcast we launched in 2021 it was interesting to see what you as our listeners downloaded most.And here you see the top tree topics of 2021:FraudCrisesComplianceThese topics were the ones resonating most.Therefore - after a short reflection on where we stand now – in January 2022 – you have the chance to listen to the main parts of these three episodes in our todays Special Edition.With these three episodes we cover the following aspects you can directly use in our role as leader:The tool: which is the fraud triangleThe leadership part: where we reflect the impact, the so called “human factor”And the bigger question we all must ask ourselves: Is compliance in crises needed? THANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe, and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on LinkedIn and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot– via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.comAnd if you are interested in becoming part of the amazing movement, join us www.corporateintegrityacademy.com

Did you ever reflect on the expectations you have when it comes to the integrity of the team of external auditors of your organisation?The role of external auditors includes much more than just the signed report at the end of an audit cycle.Today I will talk about the value I see in external audit – when you have the right team on-site.WHYAuditors can bring added value in different areas to the organisation. But when the culture of integrity does not fit, the auditors create an additional risk to the organisation.It is important to have the right team of external auditor onsite and integrity is also key in the team of external auditors.It is the boards duty to ensure the quality of the external auditors.KEY MESSAGESThe biggest mistakes happen in the planning of the audit which includes the process of identifying the right expertise of the team.Without “understanding client’s business” the engagement is at risk from the perspective of the Board of Directors and the organisation.Looking at recent cases like Wirecard for example rise the question how the risk mapping and planning of the audits were conducted and how deep the understanding of the clients’ business was.IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSIf you would like to learn more about the Wirecard case please follow the link.If you are interested about the Internal Audits’ impact in Cyber Security then listen to episode 29.THANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters.If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe, and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on LinkedIn and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot–via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.comAnd if you are interested in becoming part of the amazing movement, join us www.corporateintegrityacademy.com.

Would you like to learn about the insights and perspectives of ethics and compliance program, including trainings and communications, risk assessments and leading and managing global investigations?Let's do that together with Lisa Fine. She is an expert in compliance. As Sr. Counsel and Director, Compliance for Pearson, the world’s leading learning company and co-host of the “Great Woman in Compliance” podcast she is in constant contact with compliance professionals.Lisa started her legal career at an international law firm, where she was a litigator and ran the Washington, D.C. pro bono program. She also worked in public interest law and advocating on behalf of persons with disabilities as part of a state protection and advocacy organization. Lisa received her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and her undergraduate degree from Tufts University. She grew up in Buffalo, N.Y., and lives in Washington, D.C.Just a few highlights of our conversation with Lisa“Data concerns, information security, especially because there is so much of that. I think that's one of the biggest concerns that I'm seeing.”“Nobody wants to train their children to do the wrong thing.”“Are you doing something that's fraudulent or are you doing something you kind of take care of your family?”“And this is why it's very important to always have witnesses in your interviews, to keep good notes.”IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSIf you would like to learn more about about compliance and investigations the following episodes might be also of interest:Episode 003: Is compliance in crises needed?Episode 014: How to conduct fraud investigations in a remote environmentTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe, and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on LinkedIn and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot–via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.comAnd if you are interested in becoming part of the amazing movement, join us www.corporateintegrityacademy.com.

Would you like look behind the scenes of sales and aftersales?Let's do that together with Simon Hartmann.He is an expert in sales and aftersales. With years of experience in the automotive industry in more than 40 foreign markets.Just a few highlights of our conversation with Simon«If you starting you approach with the risk assessment, I think you have done really your homework.»«It is very important to be a role model each and every time, also for the employees or for partners.»«Sustainability standards are also supported by investors.»IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONSIf you would like to learn more about about risk and risk assessment, the following episodes might be also of interest:Episode 004: How to improve the Risk Identifcation ProcessEpisode 012: Three perspectives to identify risksEpisode 017: The 9 core sectors to identify risks in the business modelEpisode 023: Five source to challenge your risk landscapeTHANK YOU FOR SHARING, SUBSCRIBING AND REVIEWINGThank you for joining me on this episode of THE HUMAN FACTOR – Corporate Integrity Matters. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe, and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the upcoming episodes.Don’t forget to follow and connect with me on LinkedIn and Instagram. I am looking forward meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot–via [email protected] information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.corporateintegrityconcepts.comAnd if you are interested in becoming part of the amazing movement, join us www.corporateintegrityacademy.com