Introduction:

The Global Compliance and Ethics training course is designed to equip professionals with a strong understanding of compliance and ethical standards across different regulatory environments worldwide. This course addresses the challenges of managing compliance and promoting ethical behavior in multinational organizations, focusing on global standards, anti-corruption, data privacy, and cultural considerations. Participants will learn practical approaches to establishing effective compliance programs, managing ethical risks, and fostering an ethical corporate culture that supports sustainable growth.

Objectives:

• Understand global compliance frameworks, including FCPA, UK Bribery Act, GDPR, and ISO 37001.
• Gain proficiency in designing, implementing, and managing compliance and ethics programs.
• Learn strategies for identifying and mitigating compliance and ethical risks in multinational organizations.
• Develop skills for fostering an ethical culture and promoting responsible decision-making.
• Enhance communication and reporting skills for presenting compliance and ethics findings to stakeholders.

Who Should Attend? This course is ideal for:

• Compliance officers, ethics officers, and risk managers responsible for corporate governance.
• Internal auditors, legal professionals, and HR managers involved in compliance and ethics oversight.
• Executives and managers in multinational organizations looking to strengthen compliance practices.
• Professionals in risk management and corporate responsibility roles seeking to enhance ethical standards.
• Any professional aiming to expand their knowledge of global compliance and ethics frameworks.

Day 1: Foundations of Global Compliance and Ethics

• Introduction to Global Compliance and Ethics: Objectives, importance, and challenges in multinational organizations.
• Key Compliance and Ethics Frameworks: Overview of FCPA, UK Bribery Act, GDPR, and ISO 37001.
• Building a Compliance and Ethics Program: Elements, including code of conduct, policies, training, and monitoring.
• Ethical Decision-Making: Understanding ethical dilemmas and frameworks for responsible decision-making.
• Workshop: Case study on building an ethical foundation for a global organization.

Day 2: Risk Assessment and Anti-Corruption Measures

• Conducting Compliance and Ethics Risk Assessments: Techniques for identifying and assessing compliance and ethical risks.
• Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery Practices: Key principles of FCPA, UK Bribery Act, and anti-bribery programs.
• Third-Party Due Diligence: Strategies for managing risks related to suppliers, vendors, and partners.
• Whistleblowing and Reporting Mechanisms: Establishing confidential reporting channels and handling ethical breaches.
• Practical Exercise: Conducting an anti-corruption risk assessment for a hypothetical multinational organization.

Day 3: Data Privacy, Security, and Global Regulatory Compliance

• Data Privacy and Protection: Understanding GDPR, CCPA, and other global data privacy regulations.
• Cybersecurity and Compliance: Evaluating cybersecurity risks and controls to protect sensitive data.
• Cross-Border Compliance Challenges: Addressing cultural, legal, and regulatory variations across regions.
• Compliance Monitoring and Reporting: Techniques for ongoing monitoring and internal reporting on compliance performance.
• Hands-on Lab: Conducting a data privacy compliance audit using sample data from different regions.

Day 4: Fostering an Ethical Culture and Training Programs

• Creating a Culture of Ethics and Compliance: Strategies for embedding ethical values across the organization.
• Developing Effective Training Programs: Best practices for compliance and ethics training, including interactive approaches.
• Behavioral Ethics and Tone at the Top: The impact of leadership and organizational tone on ethics.
• Handling Ethical Violations and Corrective Actions: Procedures for addressing ethical breaches and implementing corrective measures.
• Practical Exercise: Designing a compliance training program tailored to different regions and cultural contexts.

Day 5: Reporting, Communication, and Continuous Improvement

• Preparing Compliance and Ethics Reports: Structuring reports to clearly communicate compliance status and recommendations.
• Communicating with Stakeholders: Techniques for engaging executives, boards, and employees in compliance matters.
• Continuous Improvement in Compliance and Ethics: Developing strategies for updating programs in response to changing regulations.
• Emerging Trends in Global Compliance: Exploring trends, including AI in compliance monitoring and ESG integration.
• Final Workshop: Preparing and presenting a comprehensive compliance and ethics report for a simulated global organization.

Conclusion and Assessment: Participants will complete a final assessment to demonstrate their understanding of global compliance and ethics principles and practices. A feedback session will allow participants to discuss key insights, share best practices, and identify actionable steps to strengthen compliance and ethics within their organizations.