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Adventures in Compliance: The Last Bow Stories – Pattern Recognition Lessons from The Adventure of The Dying Detective

Welcome to a review of all the Sherlock Holmes stories which are collected in the work, “The Last Bow“. It is a collection of eight detective stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, from 1908 to 1917. The collection spans some of the most intriguing cases and mysteries that Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. John Watson tackle.

Today we take up The Adventure of the Dying Detective, which appeared in Strand Magazine in December 1913, as we consider investigative lessons for compliance professionals from The Adventure of the Dying Detective.

Drawing parallels between Sherlock Holmes’ detective methods and compliance strategies, Fox highlights crucial lessons such as attention to detail, recognizing patterns, understanding human behavior, effective timing, and staying ahead of challenges. Using Holmes’ investigative tactics as a model, Fox provides practical advice for compliance professionals on detecting and preventing risks. The podcast encourages listeners to subscribe, review, and engage in discussions about Holmes’ stories and their relevance to compliance.

Key Highlights:

  • The Plot Unfolds: Holmes’ Illness
  • The Confrontation with Culverton Smith
  • Holmes’ Ruse Revealed
  • Compliance Lessons from Holmes
  • Pattern Recognition Lessons for Compliance Professionals

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Adventures in Compliance: The Last Bow Stories – Due Diligence Lessons from The Adventure of The Red Circle

Welcome to a review of all the Sherlock Holmes stories which are collected in the work, “The Last Bow“. It is a collection of eight detective stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, from 1908 to 1917. The collection spans some of the most intriguing cases and mysteries that Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. John Watson tackle.

Today we take up The Adventure of the Red Circle, which appeared in Strand Magazine in December 1911, as we consider investigative lessons for compliance professionals from The Adventure of the Red Circle.

In this story, we connect the narrative to important compliance lessons such as identifying hidden connections, understanding network dynamics, uncovering deception, building compelling cases for action, recognizing the power of influence, emphasizing collaboration, and the value of critical thinking. He also discusses the historical context of the story and its publication.

Key Highlights:

  • Warren’s Mysterious Lodger
  • Holmes’ Investigation and Discoveries
  • The Red Circle Crime Gang
  • Due Diligence Lessons for Compliance Professionals

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Adventures in Compliance: The Last Bow Stories – Investigation Lessons from The Adventure of The Devil’s Foot

Welcome to a review of all the Sherlock Holmes stories collected in the work “His Last Bow.” This collection comprises eight detective stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle from 1908 to 1917. The compilation spans some of the most intriguing cases and mysteries that Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. John Watson tackle.

Today, we take up “The Adventure of the Devil’s Foot,” which appeared in Strand Magazine in December 1910, as we consider investigative lessons for compliance professionals from this story.

The episode provides an analysis of Holmes and Watson’s investigation in Cornwall, involving a mysterious death and insanity in a local family. It draws parallels between Holmes’ investigative techniques and modern compliance investigations, offering seven key lessons, such as attention to detail, hypothesis testing, and effective communication. The episode also includes insights on improving compliance programs and encourages listeners to engage with and review more Sherlock Holmes stories.

Key Highlights:

  • Introduction to ‘His Last Bow’
  • Holmes and Watson in Cornwall
  • The Cornish Horror Unfolds
  • Holmes’ Investigation and Resolution
  • Investigative Lessons for Compliance

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The Last Bow Stories: Forensic Investigation Lessons from “The Adventure of The Bruce – Partington Plans”

Welcome to a review of all the Sherlock Holmes stories which are collected in the work, “The Last Bow“. It is a collection of eight detective stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, from 1908 to 1917. The collection spans some of the most intriguing cases and mysteries that Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. John Watson tackle.

Today we take up The Adventure of Bruce-Partington Plans which appeared in the Strand Magazine in December 1908 as we consider some forensic investigations for the compliance professional from The Adventure of Bruce-Partington Plans.

In this episode of ‘Adventures in Compliance,’ host Tom Fox introduces a new season exploring Sherlock Holmes stories from the collection ‘His Last Bow.’ The episode focuses on ‘The Adventure of the Bruce Partington Plans.’ Tom discusses how forensic techniques used by Holmes can be applied to compliance investigations, including physical evidence analysis, deductive reasoning, financial transaction tracing, witness interviews, and crime scene reconstruction. The episode also includes a word from the sponsor, Ethico, highlighting a case management solution.

Key Highlights

  • The Adventure of the Bruce Partington Plans
  • The Mystery of Arthur Cadogan West
  • Holmes’ Investigation Techniques
  • Applying Holmes’ Forensic Investigative Methods to Compliance

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The Last Bow Stories: Compliance Lessons from The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge

Welcome to a review of all the Sherlock Holmes stories which are collected in the work, “The Last Bow“. It is a collection of eight detective stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle from 1908 to 1917. The collection spans some of the most intriguing cases and mysteries that Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. John Watson tackle.

Today we consider some compliance lessons and investigative insights from The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge.

Fox discusses the titular story and its context, ‘The Adventure of the Wisteria Lodge.’ He then explores compliance lessons from the story, such as the importance of due diligence, vigilance against foreign influence, recognizing red flags, protecting whistleblowers, and ensuring a coordinated response to compliance issues.

The episode emphasizes how these insights can enhance the effectiveness of an organization’s compliance program.

Key Highlights:

  • The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge Begins
  • The Investigation Unfolds
  • Compliance Lessons from Wisteria Lodge

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Adventures in Compliance: Sherlock Holmes – The Last Bow Short Stories

Welcome to a review of all the Sherlock Holmes stories which are collected in the work “The Last Bow.” The book was published in the UK by John Murray in October 1917, and in the US by George H. Doran Co. This collection contains “The Adventure of the Cardboard Box”, which was also included in the first American edition of The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (1894) but was dropped from later editions of that book.

Six of the stories were published in The Strand Magazine between September 1908 and December 1913. The Strand published “The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge” as “A Reminiscence of Sherlock Holmes” and divided it into two parts, called “The Singular Experience of Mr. John Scott Eccles” and “The Tiger of San Pedro”. Later printings of His Last Bow correct Wistaria to Wisteria. The final story, “His Last Bow. The War Service of Sherlock Holmes” (1917), an epilogue about Holmes’ war service, was first published in Collier’s on September 22, 1917—one month before the book’s premiere on October 1917.

Sherlock Holmes and The Last Bow-Story List

  1. “The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge” (1908)
  2. “The Adventure of the Cardboard Box” (1893)
  3. “The Adventure of the Red Circle” (1911)
  4. “The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans” (1908)
  5. “The Adventure of the Dying Detective” (1913)
  6. “The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax” (1911)
  7. “The Adventure of the Devil’s Foot” (1910)
  8. “His Last Bow. The War Service of Sherlock Holmes” (1917)

In this episode, Tom Fox introduces a new season of Adventures in Compliance, focusing on the Sherlock Holmes collection ‘His Last Bow’ by Arthur Conan Doyle. The episode provides an overview of the collection, details about its publication, and highlights the impact of Conan Doyle’s personal life on his work.

Listeners are invited to explore ethical and compliance lessons from Holmes’ stories and are encouraged to engage with the series. The episode is sponsored by Ethico, which offers solutions for optimizing case management in compliance. Fox emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and persistence in compliance work, drawing parallels to Sherlock Holmes’ approach to solving cases.

Highlights Include:

  • Overview of ‘His Last Bow’ Collection
  • Publication History and Notable Stories
  • Sherlock Holmes’ Return and New Stories
  • Dr. Watson’s Preface

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