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Artificial intelligence has become the topic du jour—from national news outlets to trade publications. The very term can elicit feelings of uncertainty and dissonance about how it will be applied in our daily lives. One thing is certain: AI will transform the way we do business. With such innovative technology comes the responsibility to use it wisely and ethically. In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Susan Divers discusses how organizations can approach AI in a responsible and ethical way with Jim Byrne, the vice president for ethics and business conduct at Lockheed Martin.  For a full transcript of this podcast and bios of our host and guest, visit the episode page at LRN.com. 

There is a lingering misconception that ethics and compliance programs are too US-centric, when in fact they are largely global in nature. What trends and best practices have emerged to underscore the growing reach of E&C? In an episode of the Corruption, Crime, and Compliance podcast, host Michael Volkov dives into the topic of program effectiveness with Susan Divers, director of thought leadership and best practices at LRN. Listen in as the two unpack the latest findings and best practices from the Global Standards Edition of LRN’s Ethics & Compliance Program Effectiveness Report.  For a full transcript of this podcast and bios of our host and guest, visit the episode page at LRN.com.  Download the LRN E&C Program Effectiveness Report – Global Standards Edition. 

The interdependence of our global business environment and the reach of regulators’ actions has contributed to generally accepted principles for E&C program design, implementation, and impact. This episode of the Principled Podcast dives into the business ethics practices in the Nordic region. Listen in as host Emily Miner explores key findings from the 2023 Nordic Ethics & Compliance Survey—and what they mean for E&C leaders in and outside the region—with Niina Ratsula, the co-founder of the Nordic Business Ethics Initiative.   For a full transcript of this podcast and bios of our host and guest, visit the episode page at LRN.com.  Download the 2023 Nordic Ethics & Compliance Survey. 

The worldwide surge in start-up culture, from venture capital and angel investors to equity structures and fundraising rounds, has transformed business today. But why have so many well-funded start-ups—like FTX and Theranos—imploded in a cloud of scandal? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Susan Divers discusses the role of ethics in start-up companies with Tammy Mah-Fraser, an executive director for Alberta Innovates, and Shai Dubey, an assistant professor and distinguished faculty fellow at the Smith School of Business at Queen's University Ontario. Listen in as the three examine how entrepreneurs, investors, and funders can better integrate ethics and compliance at the beginning of their business endeavors.  For a full transcript of this podcast and bios of our host and guest, visit the episode page at LRN.com.

As LRN expands globally, we have the good fortune of meeting leaders in ethics and compliance in new places around the world. The Middle East is one such region, largely due to a recent merger of the Compliance Learning business unit from Thomson Reuters. How do business practices differ in this region? Who are the like-minded professionals that E&C leaders can connect with in the Middle East? In this episode of LRN’s Principled Podcast, host Amy Hanan is joined by Elvis Angyiembe, the co-founder of the Middle East and Africa Compliance Association (MEACA). Listen in as they discuss Elvis’s experience working in the Middle East for various multinational companies, what led him to start MEACA, and what the E&C priorities are for companies in the Middle East.  For a full transcript of this podcast and bios of our host and guest, visit the episode page at LRN.com.  Are you an E&C professional based in the Middle East? Take this 10-minute survey and share your experiences for LRN’s 2024 E&C Progra

Since 2014, LRN has published an annual Ethics & Compliance Program Effectiveness Report that reflects the input of ethics, compliance, and legal professionals from around the world. These reports aim to identify key differentiators that make some E&C programs more effective than others—especially in the midst of global risks and crises. But the risk landscape has shifted dramatically over the last few years; we’ve experienced the COVID-19 pandemic, worldwide political upheaval, and the start of the war in Ukraine. How are E&C programs weathering these challenges? What changes have they made to adapt, and what global trends are emerging as a result? In this episode of LRN’s Principled Podcast, LRN Advisory colleagues Emily Miner and Susan Divers discuss key findings from a special Global Standards Edition of LRN’s E&C Program Effectiveness Report.  For a full transcript of this podcast and bios of our host and guest, visit the episode page at LRN.com.  Download the LRN E&C Program Effectiv

Amid all the conversations about artificial intelligence in the marketplace, there is a growing focus on the ethics behind AI technologies. How do we ensure the responsible development of generative AI tools? What role do we play in the ethical deployment of AI-oriented business initiatives? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Emily Miner examines these questions with Rob Katz, the vice president of product management for responsible AI and tech at Salesforce. Listen in as the two discuss what ethical AI means in practice and how organizations can better integrate ethics into the development of their products, technologies, and services.  For a full transcript of this podcast and bios of our host and guest, visit the episode page at LRN.com.  Read the National Institute of Standards in Technology’s AI Standards.  Read Salesforce’s AI Acceptable Use Policy.  

Although governance may not be a flashy topic in the world of upstart entrepreneurs, overlooking it can cause billions of dollars of loss for otherwise savvy investors. In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Susan Divers discusses why good governance matters with Bruce Karpati, partner and global chief compliance officer at the private investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR). Listen in as the two explore how governance plays a crucial role in the way KKR selects its portfolio companies and manages them.  For a full transcript of this podcast, visit the episode page at LRN.com.    Guest: Bruce Karpati Bruce Karpati joined KKR in 2014 and serves as the firm's global chief compliance officer and counsel. Prior to joining KKR, he was the chief compliance officer of Prudential Investments, the mutual fund and distribution business of Prudential Financial. Mr. Karpati was previously the national chief of the SEC's asset management unit which he co-founded. In this role, he supervised a staf

A company code of conduct should reflect the character, culture, and values of an organization, serving as a foundation for its ethical culture. The best codes are designed as useful resources for employees, providing guidance on ethical decision-making and access to detailed information and resources. But how can organizations ensure their codes are structured effectively to meet these needs? In an episode of the FCPA Compliance Report, host Tom Fox dives into the topic of code effectiveness with Jim Walton, director of Advisory Services at LRN and leader of LRN’s code of conduct practice. Listen in as the two unpack the latest findings and best practices from LRN’s 2023 Code of Conduct Report.   For a full transcript of this podcast, visit the episode page at LRN.com.  Listen and subscribe to the FCPA Compliance Report through the Compliance Podcast Network or wherever you get your podcasts.    Guest: Jim Walton Jim Walton is a member of LRN’s Ethics & Compliance Advisory Services team with over 25 yea

A lot of press coverage tends to conflate environmental, social, and governance initiatives exclusively with environmental stewardship and climate change. While the “E” of ESG is certainly important, organizations that overlook the “S” and “G” could open themselves up to other crises such as human rights violations and data breaches. In this episode of LRN’s Principled Podcast, host Susan Divers discusses best practices for integrating governance and social impact considerations into ESG strategy with Sony Group’s Global Ethics & Compliance Strategy Leader, Kathleen Franklin.  For a full transcript of this podcast, visit the episode page at LRN.com.    Guest: Kathleen Franklin Kathleen Franklin is the Global Ethics & Compliance Strategy Leader for the Sony Group Companies, where she is responsible for promoting a culture of ethics and devising enterprise-wide solutions for critical risk areas. She also acts as the chief compliance officer for Sony Corporation of America and its operating subsidiaries.

ChatGPT and other generative AI tools have caused a sensation in the marketplace. Some are heralding AI as the best innovation to come along since the internet, while others are fearful of its unforeseen, large-scale impact. For the E&C practitioner, what are the major risks and mitigation strategies that need to be in place? On this episode of LRN’s Principled Podcast, host Susan Divers explores the current and evolving risk landscape surrounding ChatGPT and generative AI with Jonathan Armstrong, a partner at the legal compliance firm Cordery.  For a full transcript of this podcast, visit the episode page at LRN.com.   Guest: Jonathan Armstrong Jonathan Armstrong is an experienced lawyer based in London with a concentration on compliance and technology. His practice includes advising multinational companies and their counsel on risk and compliance across Europe. Cordery gives legal and compliance advice to household name corporations on prevention, training, and cure—including internal investigations and

Environmental, social, and governance, or ESG, has been in the news a lot lately—particularly the “E” when it comes to new and evolving regulations. There’s been a greater push in the United States for transparency and disclosure of data regarding businesses’ environmental impact, driven largely by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the National Advertising Division of the Better Business Bureau. In fact, California is expected to soon be the first US state to require company reporting related to environmental impact. So, what does this all mean for companies that are working to become more sustainable? How do you even begin to report on emissions and environmental impact? In this episode of LRN’s Principled Podcast host Eric Morehead explores how transparency plays a crucial role in corporate sustainability with Andrea Peters, the senior counsel of Interface.  For a full transcript of this podcast, visit the episode page at LRN.com.  Guest: Andrea Peters Andrea Peters is senior counsel for Interface,

Keeping the focus on the human element of ethics and compliance can help E&C programs move from “cop” to “coach.” But what does that look like in practice? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Susan Divers talks about the importance of humanizing ethics and compliance with Adam Balfour, the author of Ethics & Compliance for Humans. Listen in as the two discuss best practices that Adam has used over the course of his E&C career, managing regional and global ethics and compliance programs as well as leading areas of global risk management and privacy.  For a full transcript of this podcast, visit the episode page at LRN.com.   Guest: Adam Balfour Adam Balfour is on a mission to help make ethics and compliance more relatable and relevant for his fellow human beings. He likes to design ethics and compliance programs that employees can actually relate to, engage with and find useful. Originally from Scotland, Adam worked for a number of years as an attorney for two international law firms in

The US Department of Justice Criminal Division has been increasingly vocal about what makes organizations’ ethics and compliance programs effective. This input on program effectiveness takes the form of guidance to prosecutors about what questions to ask when companies negotiate to resolve DOJ investigations into corporate wrongdoing on favorable terms. What does this guidance on program effectiveness mean in practice for E&C professionals? In the season 10 premiere of LRN’s Principled Podcast, host Susan Divers speaks with John Michelich, who retired last November after 35 years as a federal prosecutor with the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division. Listen in as they explore how the DOJ evaluates E&C programs, as well as best practices for companies settling misconduct investigations.  For a full transcript of this podcast, visit the episode page at LRN.com   Guest: John Michelich John Michelich is a retired career prosecutor, who has served at the state, federal, and international levels for 45

Generative AI is on the agenda of most every company right now. Business leaders are grappling with how to use it in products, services, and in workflows. Managers and their teams are wondering if artificial intelligence is coming for their jobs. Regulators are trying to wrap their arms around it as its potential for misuse is high. If you’re concerned about corporate ethics, culture, and compliance, what is your role in the responsible development and deployment of AI-oriented business initiatives? On the Principled Podcast, host Jen Üner talks about responsible AI with Dr. Seth Dobrin, Ph.D. and President of the Responsible AI Institute. Listen in as the two unpack what “responsible AI” means and how business leaders can move forward in this rapidly changing landscape that is surely as monumental a shift as the invention of the Internet.    For a transcript of this podcast, visit the episode page at LRN.com. Visit the Articles page at LRN.com for more thought leadership on ethical AI and machine learning.  

Building a winning culture of ethics and compliance requires efficiency and effectiveness in all aspects of a program—including training, communications, and a code and conduct. But how do you ensure these elements all work together to create a meaningful and intentional learning experience? While also contributing to desired business outcomes? In this episode of LRN’s Principled Podcast, host Carolyn Grace explores why a deep understanding of curriculum design is essential to developing an effective program. Listen in as she speaks with Erick Sawyer, the chief ethics and compliance officer of Inhabit, (recently rebranded from Inhabit IQ), and Damien DeBarra, the leader of Curriculum Design and Communication Strategy in LRN’s Advisory group, about the learning curriculum they created by leveraging Inhabit’s code of conduct.  For a transcript of this podcast, visit the episode page at LRN.com. Visit the Advisory page at LRN.com for more information on our curriculum design and communication strategy services.

Engagement is a hot topic in the ethics and compliance space—it impacts training, communications, and overall program effectiveness. But driving engagement gets tricky when you have a global presence or employee populations with different working conditions and technologies. How can E&C professionals foster engagement in a way that resonates with everyone—and even makes it fun? In this episode of LRN’s Principled Podcast, host Dave Hansen talks with Kerry Ferwerda, the ethics and compliance manager for Europe at NSG Group, about how to plan a successful corporate ethics and compliance week. Listen in as the two discuss ideas and best practices around event content, communication, and participation.  For a transcript of this podcast, visit the episode page at LRN.com. Want to connect with your E&C peers? Apply here to join LRN co:lab, our award-winning community of ethics, compliance, legal, HR, and L&D professionals.   Guest: Kerry Ferwerda Kerry Ferwerda is the ethics and compliance manager for E

Ethics and compliance practitioners are often thinking about ways to engage their employees and motivate them to live their values, rather than doing the minimum required by the rules. But how can you make engagement real on a global scale when you’re dealing with a truly global workforce? In this episode of LRN’s Principled Podcast, host Susan Divers discusses how E&C professionals can make their international programs resonate through localization with John Toy, the chief of ethics and sustainability at GlobalFoundries. Listen in as the two talk about John’s approach to this problem, which can be summed up in two words: enterprise engagement.  For a transcript of this podcast, visit the episode page at LRN.com. Download LRN's 2023 Ethics & Compliance Program Effectiveness Report for more best practices.   Guest: John Toy John Toy is the chief ethics and sustainability officer at GlobalFoundries (GF), a global leader in feature-rich semiconductor manufacturing. In this role, John leads the company’s

Does learning actually occur as a result of ethics and compliance training, or are employees just paying lip service when they take courses? How can you tell the difference? Today, the E&C community is focused on program impact and effectiveness rather than checking boxes—in part because regulators have made it clear that E&C programs must show impact from their activities. On the season 9 finale of the Principled Podcast, Susan Divers discusses how compliance teams can ensure they’re getting the right insights to improve their programs with Kristi Kevern, the senior managing director at Dell Technologies. Listen in as Kristi shares how her team collects and analyzes data to better manage and enhance Dell’s E&C program—particularly in the training area.  For a transcript of this podcast, visit the episode page at LRN.com.   Guest: Kristi Kevern Kristi Kevern is an innovative thought leader with 20+ years of experience in internal controls design, implementation, management, and assurance. At Dell

As the regulatory environment continues to evolve and organizations adapt, it is becoming increasingly important for ethics and compliance professionals to break down department silos.  But how do you do that effectively when there are so many stakeholders involved? How do you develop a stronger network of assurance partners inside your organization? On this episode of LRN’s Principled Podcast, host Dave Hansen talks about the impact of cross-functional collaboration on program effectiveness with Tony Tocco, the chief ethics and compliance officer and assistant corporate secretary of DT Midstream. For a transcript of this podcast, visit the episode page at LRN.com.   Guest: Tony Tocco Anthony M. Tocco (Tony) is the chief ethics and compliance officer and assistant corporate secretary at DT Midstream. He is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of effective programs and processes to promote an ethical culture and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. He also provides board go