One way to operationalize compliance is to implement a regional model for oversight. Such an approach can more effectively ensure employee and third-party compliance with your code of conduct by integrating compliance into every aspect of a company’s functions and generating the necessary information to continuously improve your program. A regional compliance committee can operate on multiple planes to fully operationalize compliance in a company, augment existing internal controls, and make the company a more efficient and profitable entity. 

Thomas Fox has practiced law for over 40 years. Tom writes the daily award-winning blog, the FCPA Compliance and Ethics blog and founded the Compliance Podcast Network. Tom leads the discussion on AI in...