Managing a conflict of interest

Managing a conflict of interest

Description

E-learning course – Managing a conflict of interest

Duration: 1h30 – Intermediate level – Target audience: Compliance officers

How to guarantee the integrity of your organization in the face of conflicts of interest?

Designed specifically for compliance officers, this course guides you step by step in identifying, analyzing, and resolving situations where personal and professional interests collide. Through progressive and operational teaching, you will understand why these situations, often perceived as subtle or trivial, constitute a major risk for compliance, ethics, and the company’s reputation.

What you will learn over the course of the 6 modules:

Module 1 – Conflicts of interest: understanding the issue

Why talk about it today?

  • Become aware of the seriousness of conflicts of interest in a compliance culture.
  • Understand the consequences: legal, reputational, business, ethical.
  • Clarify the role and responsibility of the compliance officer.

Module 2 – The fundamentals to master

  • Define the different types of conflicts of interest (real, apparent, potential).
  • Explore regulatory texts, internal policies, and expectations societal.
  • Understand the link between governance, transparency, and conflicts of interest.

Module 3 – Toolbox: Practices that protect

  • Identify weak signals.
  • Assess the seriousness of a conflict of interest.
  • Implement reporting, processing, and monitoring procedures.
  • Promote a proactive attitude among employees.

Module 4 – Adapt your posture according to the situation

  • Manage conflicts of interest in different areas: purchasing, HR, management, etc.
  • Take into account corporate culture, hierarchical level, and strategic issues.
  • Advise effectively without causing tension or stigmatizing.

Module 5 – Realistic simulator: It’s up to you to decide!

A fictional situation, a character, decisions to make.

You will be faced with a credible scenario where personal interests interfere with professional responsibility. You will need to:

  • Identify the exact nature of the conflict
  • Question the intentions and facts
  • Propose the most relevant responses and mitigation measures

Module 6 – Final Quiz: Measure your learning

A mega interactive quiz to:

  • Validate and reinforce what you have learned
  • Identify your areas for improvement
  • Dynamicly review the key points

Why take this course?

  • ✔ To ensure an ethical stance in your role as a compliance officer
  • ✔ To be able to detect, alert, and resolve risky situations
  • ✔ To support your organization’s image of integrity and responsibility

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