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Adventures in Compliance

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.Thomas Fox Economics
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  • The Novels - The Valley of Fear, Root Cause Analysis: Uncovering Deep-Seated Issues in Corporate Compliance

    The Novels - The Valley of Fear, Root Cause Analysis: Uncovering Deep-Seated Issues in Corporate Compliance
    Aug 25 2025
    In this new season of Adventures in Compliance, host Tom Fox takes a deep dive into the Sherlock Holmes novels. Over this season, Tom 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 the month of August, we conclude this Season with a deep dive into the least well-known of the Sherlock Holmes novels, The Valley of Fear. Timothy and Fiona return to explore how Sherlock Holmes' methods in 'The Valley of Fear' can be applied to modern corporate compliance. By examining five key lessons from Holmes' approach, distinguishing symptoms from causes, expanding the scope of investigation, tracing the chain of causation, evaluating the role of fear and culture, and ensuring remediation aligns with root causes. Timothy and Fiona provide invaluable insights for anyone dealing with complex problems. This episode is essential for compliance professionals and anyone looking to delve deeper into systemic failures and long-lasting solutions. Key highlights: Lesson 1: Distinguishing Symptom from Cause Lesson 2: Look Beyond the Obvious Suspects Lesson 3: Trace the Chain of Causation Lesson 4: Consider the Role of Fear and Culture Lesson 5: Ensure Remediation Aligns with the Root Cause 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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    23 mins
  • The Novels - The Valley of Fear, Whistleblowers and Corporate Compliance

    The Novels - The Valley of Fear, Whistleblowers and Corporate Compliance
    Aug 18 2025
    In this new season of Adventures in Compliance, host Tom Fox takes a deep dive into the Sherlock Holmes novels. Over this season, Tom 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 August, we conclude this Season with a deep dive into the least well-known of the Sherlock Holmes novels, The Valley of Fear. Timothy and Fiona return in Part 3 of our series on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s novel ‘The Valley of Fear’ to draw parallels with contemporary corporate challenges. Their discussion highlights how the novel’s depiction of fear, secrecy, and intimidation in a terror-ruled society resembles modern-day corporate environments where employees hesitate to speak up about issues due to fear of retaliation. Some of the key points they debate include the importance of anonymity, protection from retaliation, continuous communication with whistleblowers, and building a speak-up culture. These elements are identified as vital for effective compliance programs and fostering an environment of trust and integrity. Key highlights: Connecting Fiction to Modern Corporate Challenges The Role of Whistleblowers in Corporate Compliance The Importance of Anonymity Protection from Retaliation Building a Speak-Up Culture 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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    20 mins
  • The Novels - The Valley of Fear, Sherlock Holmes’ Investigative Techniques for Today’s Challenges

    The Novels - The Valley of Fear, Sherlock Holmes’ Investigative Techniques for Today’s Challenges
    Aug 11 2025
    In this new season of Adventures in Compliance, host Tom Fox takes a deep dive into the Sherlock Holmes novels. Over this season, Tom 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 the month of August, we conclude this Season with a deep dive into the least well-known of the Sherlock Holmes novels, The Valley of Fear. In Part 2, Timothy and Fiona return to continue our exploration of The Valley of Fear, where we delve into five key investigative lessons from Sherlock Holmes. Discover how Holmes’ methods of questioning initial facts, emphasizing collaborative efforts, maintaining patience, keeping a big-picture perspective, and communicating findings effectively can be applied to modern corporate and personal challenges. Learn to approach information gathering with meticulous scrutiny and uncover bigger truths hidden in the details. Key highlights: Sherlock Holmes’ Relevance Today Lesson 1: Question Everything Lesson 2: Investigative Cooperation Lesson 3: Patience and Persistence Lesson 4: Big Picture Perspective Lesson 5: Effective Communication 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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    17 mins
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