Compliance without inner conviction is merely control When people used to travel, the preparation was straightforward:They studied maps.They followed established routes.And it was best not to deviate from them. Because deviation meant risk.Getting lost.In the worst case: failure, even life-threatening danger. For a long time, our relationship with rules was similar. Rules as maps of […]

Der Beitrag From following to navigating stammt von
Julia Bach, Autor: Julia Bach.

Why we should become aware of our biases Do you know “Little Uncle,” Pippi Longstocking’s horse? Pippi, that red-haired girl blessed with superpowers, self-confidence, and a big heart? Pippi is one of the superheroes of my childhood. Why? She doesn’t fit into any typical mold for a girl (category 1: vulnerable, shy, etc.) with red […]

Der Beitrag More Pippi Longstocking in my head stammt von
Julia Bach, Autor: Julia Bach.

…and what does that have to do with me? Ever heard of compliance? For many, it ranks somewhere between the police and Miss Marple and, at first glance, seems completely unnecessary. Adhering to rules in companies is often confused with personal restrictions or even blind obedience. But then, during the coffee break, people get righteously […]

Der Beitrag What exactly is this thing called compliance…? stammt von
Julia Bach, Autor: Julia Bach.

Living by values ​​or why acting with integrity is so important Disorder is physically described as entropy. It’s a natural tendency for the entropy in a system to always increase. Everyone knows this from home: don’t clean up for a week, and everything will spread out evenly in a “disorderly” fashion. What we need is […]

Der Beitrag Speak up – What do I do if my gut feeling tells me that something is wrong? stammt von
Julia Bach, Autor: Julia Bach.

Why rules are easier to explain – and why our brain actually wants that It’s Monday morning, 9:30. Jonas stands in front of his team. The PowerPoint slide he hastily put together the previous evening flickers before him: numbers, process flows, a few green and yellow diagrams. He wants to set something straight – a […]

Der Beitrag Storytelling in compliance communication stammt von
Julia Bach, Autor: Julia Bach.

What physics, plain language, and successful compliance communication have in common What is the Feynman technique? Richard Feynman was not only a brilliant physicist but also an exceptionally clear thinker. He became known for his ability to explain even the most complicated physical concepts in a way that everyone could understand – from first-year students […]

Der Beitrag Clear and understandable instead of convoluted – The Feynman technique in communication stammt von
Julia Bach, Autor: Julia Bach.

What it means to hold a position of responsibility – but without power There are roles in professional life that are not really visible on any organizational chart – and yet are crucial.Roles in which people take on responsibility without clear decision-making authority.Roles that often require a great deal of closeness to others – and […]

Der Beitrag Caught between two stools? Why role clarity is more than just a feeling. stammt von
Julia Bach, Autor: Julia Bach.

As dry as crispbread or like the salt in the soup? Buzzwords like GDPR, Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, ESG, or CSRD – they almost sound like a hip-hop crew, but they are legal frameworks that keep companies busier than ever before. What was met with a shrug yesterday could be a front-page scandal tomorrow. […]

Der Beitrag Compliance culture: More than just a “must” stammt von
Julia Bach, Autor: Julia Bach.

Compliance trainngs – only “nice to have”? In many medium-sized companies, compliance is still primarily perceived as a collection of rules, guidelines, and control mechanisms. Training is often considered optional or is only addressed when a certification, audit, or critical incident is imminent. But this view is too narrow. From a legal, organizational, and cultural […]

Der Beitrag Unpleasant, but true: Without training, every guideline is worthless stammt von
Julia Bach, Autor: Julia Bach.