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 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 to meeting you there.YOU ARE IMPORTANTLet me know what topic you would like to have on spot – via contact@corporateintegrityconcepts.comFurther information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.coporateintegrityconcepts.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 contact@corporateintegrityconcepts.comFurther information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.coporateintegrityconcepts.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 contact@corporateintegrityconcepts.comFurther information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.coporateintegrityconcepts.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 contact@corporateintegrityconcepts.comFurther information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.coporateintegrityconcepts.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 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 contact@corporateintegrityconcepts.comFurther information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.coporateintegrityconcepts.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 contact@corporateintegrityconcepts.comFurther information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.coporateintegrityconcepts.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 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 contact@corporateintegrityconcepts.comFurther information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.coporateintegrityconcepts.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 contact@corporateintegrityconcepts.comFurther information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.coporateintegrityconcepts.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...
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 contact@corporateintegrityconcepts.comFurther information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.coporateintegrityconcepts.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 contact@corporateintegrityconcepts.comFurther 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 contact@corporateintegrityconcepts.comFurther 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 contact@corporateintegrityconcepts.comFurther 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 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 contact@corporateintegrityconcepts.comFurther 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
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 REVIEWING Thank 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 contact@corporateintegrityconcepts.comFurther 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 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 Marlene I 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 contact@corporateintegrityconcepts.comFurther information about Corporate Integrity can be found on www.coporateintegrityconcepts.com And 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 contact@corporateintegrityconcepts.comFurther 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
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 contact@corporateintegrityconcepts.comFurther 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 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 contact@corporateintegrityconcepts.comFurther 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
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 contact@corporateintegrityconcepts.comFurther 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