In this new season of Adventures in Compliance, host Tom Fox delves into the Sherlock Holmes collection The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle. It is the final set of twelve Sherlock Holmes short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in the Strand Magazine between October 1921 and April 1927. This episode considers the short story, The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire. In this story, Sherlock Holmes investigates a case involving a master jewel thief and Holmes’s investigative techniques. This story provides several valuable leadership lessons for the 21st-century compliance professional.
Tom examines Conan Doyle’s short story through the lens of business ethics and corporate compliance. The tale, which initially suggests a supernatural element, is revealed to be a case of jealousy and attempted murder using poison darts. Fox draws several compliance lessons from Holmes’ approach: avoiding hasty conclusions, valuing investigation integrity, adopting holistic views, and maintaining clarity in communication. This episode is packed with insights for compliance professionals navigating complex ethical landscapes.
Highlights include:
- The Sussex Vampire Story Unfolds
- Business Leadership Lessons from the Sussex Vampire
- Enhancing Compliance Leadership.
Resources:
The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes FAQ by Dave Thompson
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