Categories
31 Days to More Effective Compliance Programs

31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 21 – Managing Third Parties

Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. In today’s Day 21 episode, we dive into the essential strategies for managing third-party relationships in a compliance program.

Key highlights:

  • Strategic Approach to Third-Party Relationships
  • Auditing and Ongoing Management
  • Key Takeaways

Resources:

Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, by clicking here.

Categories
31 Days to More Effective Compliance Programs

31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 20 – Third Party Risk Management Process

Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. In today’s Day 20 episode, we delve into third-party risk management, a crucial aspect of corporate compliance under the FCPA.

Key highlights:

  • Introduction to Third-Party Risk Management
  • The Five Steps of Third-Party Risk Management
  • Key Takeaways

Resources:

Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, by clicking here.

Categories
31 Days to More Effective Compliance Programs

31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 19 – Evaluating the Risk Management Process

Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. In today’s Day 19 episode, we review the critical process of evaluating and translating risk assessments into actionable risk profiles.

Key highlights:

  • Understanding Risk Profiles
  • Evaluating Risk Management Processes
  • Risk Matrix and Heat Maps

Resources:

Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, by clicking here.

Categories
31 Days to More Effective Compliance Programs

31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 18 – Risk Assessments

Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. In today’s Day 18 episode, we discuss the essential role of risk assessments in anti-corruption compliance programs.

Key highlights:

  • The Importance of Regular Risk Assessments
  • Methodologies for Risk Assessment
  • Steps in Conducting a Risk Assessment

Resources:

Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, by clicking here.

Categories
31 Days to More Effective Compliance Programs

31 Days for a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 17 – Podcasting for Compliance

Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance.  In this Day 17 episode, we explore the transformative potential of podcasting in compliance training and fostering corporate culture.

Key highlights:

  • Podcast Storytelling: A New Approach
  • Branded Podcast Series for Compliance
  • The Benefits of Podcasting for Compliance

Resources:

Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, by clicking here.

Categories
31 Days to More Effective Compliance Programs

31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 16 – Effective and Tailored Compliance Training

Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. In today’s Day 16 episode, we delve into the evolution and importance of employee compliance training, focusing on fostering a culture of compliance within organizations.

Key highlights:

  • Evolution of Compliance Training Standards
  • Measuring Training Effectiveness
  • Tailoring Training to Audience Needs

Resources:

Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, by clicking here.

Categories
31 Days to More Effective Compliance Programs

31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 15 – Monitoring and Improving Internal Controls

Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. In this Day 15 episode, we look at the ongoing process of monitoring and improving internal controls within companies.

Key highlights:

  • Understanding Control Overrides
  • Continuous Monitoring and Improvement
  • Assessing and Updating Controls

Resources:

Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, by clicking here.

Categories
31 Days to More Effective Compliance Programs

31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 14 – Internal Controls

Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. Today, on Day 14, the focus is on internal controls and their critical role in compliance frameworks.

Key highlights:

  • Defining Internal Controls
  • Key Components of Internal Controls
  • Internal Controls in Compliance Programs

Resources:

Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, by clicking here.

Categories
31 Days to More Effective Compliance Programs

31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 13 – Policies and Procedures

Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. In this Day 13 episode, we review the importance of having well-crafted compliance policies and procedures as the foundation of a robust compliance program.

Key highlights:

  • Importance of Compliance Policies
  • Key Elements of Compliance Policies
  • Assessment and Evolution of Policies

Resources:

Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, by clicking here.

Categories
31 Days to More Effective Compliance Programs

31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 12 – The Importance and Construction of a Corporate Code of Conduct

Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. This Day 12 episode explores the critical value and construction of a corporate Code of Conduct, explaining its evolution from a legalistic document to a cornerstone of compliance programs.

Key highlights:

  • Introduction to Code of Conduct
  • Regulatory Expectations and Guidelines
  • Crafting an Effective Code of Conduct

Resources:

Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, by clicking here.