Adventures in Compliance

By: Thomas Fox
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  • Do you love the world's greatest consulting detective? If you do and you practice compliance, this is the podcast for you. In this periodic podcast series, Tom Fox, the Compliance Evangelist and the Voice of Compliance, explores the intersection of Sherlock Holmes and compliance. He uses the Holmes oeuvre to discuss key points of any best practices compliance program, business ethics and corporate culture. So sit back, listen in as the game is afoot.
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  • The Novels-A Study in Scarlet, Dr. Watson

    The Novels-A Study in Scarlet, Dr. Watson
    May 5 2025
    In this new season of Adventures in Compliance, host Tom Fox takes a deep dive into the Sherlock Holmes novels. Over this season I will take a deep dive into each novel over a four part series. The four novels we will consider from the ethics and compliance perspective are A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of Four, The Hound of the Baskervilles and The Valley of Fear. For our first offering this new Season, we begin with A Study in Scarlet. In this Part 2, I take a deep dive into Dr. Watson, how he and Holmes met and Watson’s contributions to their partnership. We consider Watson’s professional training as a doctor, he war services and injuries during the Second Anglo-Afghan War, his return to England; all leading to his initial introduction to Holmes by their mutual acquaintance Stamford. Watson’s involvement in the case helps Holmes move beyond isolated brilliance to true investigative mastery. In compliance, we similarly see how pairing sharp analytic talent with professionals rooted in operational or practical experience often yields the strongest compliance strategies. Highlights Include Diversified Skill Sets Trust Encourages Innovation Objective Feedback Sharpens Analysis Emotional Intelligence Deepens Understanding Structured Communication Improves Decision-Making Resources The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes Sherlock Holmes FAQ by Dave Thompson Connect with Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • The Novels-A Study in Scarlet, Introduction to Compliance Lessons

    The Novels-A Study in Scarlet, Introduction to Compliance Lessons
    Apr 28 2025
    In this new season of Adventures in Compliance, host Tom Fox takes a deep dive into the Sherlock Holmes novels. Over this season I will take a deep dive into each novel over a four part series. The four novels we will consider from the ethics and compliance perspective are A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of Four, The Hound of the Baskervilles and The Valley of Fear. For our first offering this season, we begin with A Study in Scarlet. In this Part 1 of our four part exploration of this novel that introduced Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson to the world. We bgin with a summary of the novel's plot, discussing key events and Holmes' brilliant deductive methods. We then take a deep dive on five critical compliance lessons from the story, including the dangers of institutional abuse of power, the imperative for structured justice, the necessity of root cause analysis, due diligence, and transparent communication within organizations. Join us for an engaging episode that underscores the relevance of Sherlock Holmes' investigative strategies to modern compliance practices. Highlights Include · Welcome to a New Season of Adventures in Compliance · The Summary of and a Deep Dive into 'A Study in Scarlet' · Ethical Lessons for Compliance Professionals Resources The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes Sherlock Holmes FAQ by Dave Thompson Connect with Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Compliance Lessons from The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place

    Compliance Lessons from The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place
    Feb 24 2025
    In this episode of the award-winning podcast ‘Adventures in Compliance,’ host Tom Fox dives into the compliance lessons from the Sherlock Holmes story ‘The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place.’ This story, the final Sherlock Holmes short story collection, ‘The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes’ by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, provides rich insights into business ethics, investigative strategies, and leadership. The plot revolves around the suspicious activities at Shoscombe Old Place, a racing stable where Sir Robert Norberton engages in a series of questionable actions to save himself from financial ruin. Key compliance takeaways include the importance of due diligence, awareness of hidden vulnerabilities, and balancing trust with verification. Tom Fox translates these elements into contemporary corporate compliance lessons, urging listeners to maintain vigilance and skepticism, conduct thorough audits, and foster a culture of ethical behavior and proactive remediation. Key highlights: Compliance Lessons from The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place Holmes’ Investigation Unfolds Unveiling the Truth Resources: The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes Connect with Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins

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