In this podcast, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Global Affairs at Affiliated Monitors. In this episode, we consider the cultural differences between international and US domestic monitorships. Gordon noted that when structuring a monitorship of an entity or an individual, it can be an unknown. Some of the issues include how to approach and interact with all the stakeholders and how that is organized, as monitorships are heavily impacted by cultural considerations. Gordon stated, “I’ve lived in, worked in numerous countries and I can tell you that those legal process ..read more

In this podcast, I have been joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Global Affairs at Affiliated Monitors, Inc. We have discussed various aspects of monitorships, including why independence matters, the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Guidelines on Monitors, Gordon’s professorial career at the International Anti-Corruption Academy, cultural differences between international and US domestic monitorships and the continuing evolution in monitorships. In this episode, we consider the continuing evolution in monitorships. Just as compliance programs and the role of the Chief Co ..read more

In this episode, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Global Affairs at Affiliated Monitors. In this episode, we consider how Gordon’s teaching compliance and investigations at the International Anti-Corruption Academy inform her view of wide-ranging cultural differences in monitorships. Gordon is a frequent Guest Lecturer at the IACA, having been on the faculty for about five years, teaching investigations and compliance. She also supervises graduate students in writing their thesis. The IACA is an international organization formed by 70 member States, about eight and a ..read more

In this episode, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Global Affairs at Affiliated Monitors, Inc. Today, we consider why independence in monitors is so critical. Gordon has seen the continuing and ever-present need for independence by monitors and in monitorships. She noted that she has observed the selection of monitors “where their true independence is perhaps dubious.” There has also been a trend of “hiring former colleagues with their agencies or people that have worked with in the past by regulators.” This has led some commentators to accuse the process of ..read more

In this episode, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Global Affairs at Affiliated Monitors, Inc. We discuss the ABA Guidelines on Monitors. Gordon has long been a part of the ABA’s discussions around monitors. These standards are found under the Criminal Justice Standards on Monitors (the “ABA Standards”). The ABA Standards emphasize the monitor selection process should encourage consideration of a broad range of monitor candidates and should not be artificially limited by demographic, professional and geographic factors. Gordon also emphasized that “qualificat ..read more

In this episode, I visit with Jay Rosen, VP of Business Development for Affiliated Monitors, Inc. (AMI). Corporate culture exists in the space between what an organization professes and what it does. In this series Jay and I will be exploring key aspects of corporate culture, including why it matters, what influences culture, the CCOs role in culture, assessing corporate culture and how to use that information to improve culture. In this episode, we consider how an ethical culture is a part of an overall ethics and compliance assessment.    Highlights include: Begin with framework f ..read more

In this episode, I am joined by Jay Rosen, VP of Business Development for Affiliated Monitors, Inc.. Corporate culture exists in the space between what an organization professes and what it does. today, we examine any key aspect of corporate culture, including why it matters, what influences culture, the CCOs role in culture, assessing corporate culture and how to use that information to improve culture. We consider how to assess your corporate culture.  Highlights include: Who should perform the assessment of corporate culture? An in-house resource may be seen as more ongoing monitoring ..read more

In this podcast I am joined by Jay Rosen, VP of Business Development for Affiliated Monitors, Inc. In this episode, we consider to what extent the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) should be involved in shaping a culture of ethics and driving ethical behavior. Highlights include: Who bears the responsibility for culture? The duty most often falls to the CCO, so both the CCO and the entire compliance function need to be able to coordinate the various inputs and support mechanisms that guide employee behavior. The CCO is often the face of the ethics program for the company – kind of the spokespers ..read more

In this episode, I am joined by Jay Rosen, VP of Business Development for Affiliated Monitors, Inc. We consider what can influence an organization’s ethical culture, starting at the top with senior leadership. We consider such questions as whether your senior leaders practice what they preach as employees can spot a disconnect from a mile away.  Highlights include: A company does not have an ethical culture unless top management commits to it. Equally important is a sense of organizational justice and fairness. One of the key elements of effective leadership is listening and that al ..read more

In this episode Jay Rosen, VP of Business Development for Affiliated Monitors, Inc. begins a five-part exploration of corporate culture. Corporate culture exists in the space between what an organization professes and what it does. It is important to pay attention to corporate culture as disconnects in this reality can be quite costly. Today, we consider what is ethical culture and why does it matter. Highlights include: An exploration of the question “what is corporate culture”? Corporate culture is the way things really arein an organization and the way things really wor ..read more