Patrick Henz

The Metaverse is not the mirror of an already existing physical world, but something completely new. It was a pleasure to connect for my book the concept of the technology with philosophy, popular science fiction, technology and the arts.

This book is based on W. Edwards Deming’s famous concept “The System of Profound Knowledge”. Although he conceived it before the internet, or even Artificial Intelligence, became popular, the idea anticipated intelligent algorithms, and the efficient collaborated between Human and AI.

A system does not only connect employees with colleagues, but also with values, ideas, regulations, providers, clients and other external stakeholders. Implementing system-thinking into the Ethics &… Show more

This book is based on W. Edwards Deming’s famous concept “The System of Profound Knowledge”. Although he conceived it before the internet, or even Artificial Intelligence, became popular, the idea anticipated intelligent algorithms, and the efficient collaborated between Human and AI.

A system does not only connect employees with colleagues, but also with values, ideas, regulations, providers, clients and other external stakeholders. Implementing system-thinking into the Ethics & Compliance-function means to add a third dimension to Deming’s concept of the interconnected organization: time.

Today’s companies can efficiently link back to its founder, to let it guide by his / her visions and values. A sustainable strategy connects to an envisioned point in the future. To ensure that the company stays inside legal boundaries, the Compliance department must have access to the company’s strategy to analyze, if the aimed goal is ethical and reachable. If this is understood, Compliance can be the trusted partner to accompany the business colleagues to reach this vision. Show less

That traveling educates is more than just a phrase. New locations and meeting other people are always a source of inspiration. The individual connects the new impressions with his or her actual life and tasks. The first part, “Compliance Travels”, takes the reader to a journey into the Italian Renaissance, where new ideas develop the “Leonardo Compliance Formula” and the “Owl Principle”. Leonardo da Vinci, Niccolò Machiavelli and Giovanni de’ Medici offer valid lessons for the implementing and… Show more

That traveling educates is more than just a phrase. New locations and meeting other people are always a source of inspiration. The individual connects the new impressions with his or her actual life and tasks. The first part, “Compliance Travels”, takes the reader to a journey into the Italian Renaissance, where new ideas develop the “Leonardo Compliance Formula” and the “Owl Principle”. Leonardo da Vinci, Niccolò Machiavelli and Giovanni de’ Medici offer valid lessons for the implementing and managing of a modern human-centered Compliance system. The second part, “Business Tales from the Race Track”, goes directly to race track. Auto racing is the ultimate test for machines and human behavior. This leads to precious insights about system-thinking, relevant for modern Compliance. Show less

Philip K. Dick wrote around 40 novels and 120 short-stories on his typewriters. He created claustrophobic science fiction scenarios, writing about alien invasions, but also artificial intelligence. Doing so, he not only described technical possibilities, but furthermore ethical concerns. Most of his stories featured different layers of reality. As all good science fiction, his stories were less an escape from reality, but the opposite, allowed us a view into a distorted mirror. On the other… Show more

Philip K. Dick wrote around 40 novels and 120 short-stories on his typewriters. He created claustrophobic science fiction scenarios, writing about alien invasions, but also artificial intelligence. Doing so, he not only described technical possibilities, but furthermore ethical concerns. Most of his stories featured different layers of reality. As all good science fiction, his stories were less an escape from reality, but the opposite, allowed us a view into a distorted mirror. On the other hand, W. Edwards Deming defined efficient processes and demanded the use of information & theories for the adequate decision making. With this he anticipated Industry 4.0 and the employee as key-factor of the system.

The book analyzes their works and additional interviews regarding business ethics. This includes the adequate implementation and management of Artificial Intelligence, Flying Cars, Chat-Bots, Smart Data, Robotics, Virtual Twins and Swarm Intelligence. Always to keep in mind that the human employees stay the key-value of the corporation.

A unique source for Ethics, Compliance, Governance, GRC, IT, Human Resources or Management in general.
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Welcome to “ACCESS GRANTED – Tomorrow’s Business Ethics Vol.2”! In a classic sense you have science fiction in your hands, as the book analyzes today’s developments, as artificial intelligence, internet of things, predictions, deep learning, smart data, virtual twins and augmented reality, to discuss to which potential tomorrow’s scenarios, including ethical dilemmas, they may lead. The different chapters provide answers, and at the same time give the reader new questions to think… Show more

Welcome to “ACCESS GRANTED – Tomorrow’s Business Ethics Vol.2”! In a classic sense you have science fiction in your hands, as the book analyzes today’s developments, as artificial intelligence, internet of things, predictions, deep learning, smart data, virtual twins and augmented reality, to discuss to which potential tomorrow’s scenarios, including ethical dilemmas, they may lead. The different chapters provide answers, and at the same time give the reader new questions to think about.

As with all good science fiction, tomorrow’s visions are in this or another way already relevant for today. This also as at the end, human- and machine-learning & -behavior is not that different. Today and even more tomorrow, humans and machines will work together to achieve the best possible results. This requires that both act based on the same values and attitudes. Show less

There is one direct link between Alfa Romeo and Ferrari, its name is Enzo Anselmo Ferrari. Born on the 18th of February 1898, he joined Alfa Romeo in the early 1920s to become one of their many race drivers. In the beginning he participated in local events, but thanks to his positive results; later also competed in more prestigious races.

Nevertheless his real talent the management. Thanks to this, he founded in ’29 the Scuderia Ferrari, which became the official Alfa Romeo racing team… Show more

There is one direct link between Alfa Romeo and Ferrari, its name is Enzo Anselmo Ferrari. Born on the 18th of February 1898, he joined Alfa Romeo in the early 1920s to become one of their many race drivers. In the beginning he participated in local events, but thanks to his positive results; later also competed in more prestigious races.

Nevertheless his real talent the management. Thanks to this, he founded in ’29 the Scuderia Ferrari, which became the official Alfa Romeo racing team. Until 1932 Enzo continued as racing driver and after this he concentrated on being the team manager. In ’37 Alfa Romeo reduced his position to sports director, what means practically that his possibility to take decisions had been drastically limited. For Enzo this was not tolerable and as consequence he left the company in ’39.

Apart from this, the ways of both manufactures still crossed many times, as key employees changed from one company to the other or as both used the same coach-builders to design their fast and elegant creations. Even technology transfer happened up to today, as the new top version of the 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia included a Ferrari-based engine.

“Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Art & History” is not just another publication, but tells the history of these two iconic Italian car manufactures, from one of their first creations in 1911 until today. Therefor the author uses official die-cast model cars and regarding art prints. You will not only find texts and boxes of technical specifications, but images celebrating the unique design of the vehicles, which are a reflection of their engineers’ visions and eras.

More than ordinary automobiles, even more than sports cars; both, Alfa Romeo and Ferrari produced design objects for the global pop culture, sometimes reflecting the actual zeitgeist, other times being ahead of it and sometimes even creating the fashion. As fascinating as the cars their-selves are, the many stories are behind and around them.

8.edition, 306 pages. Show less

“An inspiration for managers, leaders and everybody who is interested in the life of Enzo Ferrari.”, 6.edition, 357 pages.

Born 1898 in the Northern-Italian city of Modena, Enzo Ferrari lived his dream and founded the world’s most famous sports car manufacturer. This book analyzes how he achieved his goals by what are considered to be modern concepts. Or were leadership theories, emotional intelligence, business ethics, client orientation and sustainability already guiding principles of… Show more

“An inspiration for managers, leaders and everybody who is interested in the life of Enzo Ferrari.”, 6.edition, 357 pages.

Born 1898 in the Northern-Italian city of Modena, Enzo Ferrari lived his dream and founded the world’s most famous sports car manufacturer. This book analyzes how he achieved his goals by what are considered to be modern concepts. Or were leadership theories, emotional intelligence, business ethics, client orientation and sustainability already guiding principles of business in the beginning of the last century.

In his own words, and drawing several parallels to Italian history, he thought he was living in the wrong time. But taking off Il Commendatore’s sunglasses, this book presents him as a surprisingly modern leader, who, conscious or not, acted conform the latest business and leadership models, confirmed by key decisions of his company, including the racing-team.

The book not only uses racing decisions and car development as examples, including many photos, but sets them in relation to Enzo’s personal business philosophy. Show less

On the first glance, the message is simple: corruption and bribery are forbidden. Related internal guidelines are based on external laws. However, the mere explanation of these facts is often not enough, because, despite better knowledge, "good employees can do bad things". Therefore, the compliance function is primarily not based on documents, but has its focus on the people.

Employees are exposed to a variety of psychological effects. In particular, a combination of these can… Show more

On the first glance, the message is simple: corruption and bribery are forbidden. Related internal guidelines are based on external laws. However, the mere explanation of these facts is often not enough, because, despite better knowledge, "good employees can do bad things". Therefore, the compliance function is primarily not based on documents, but has its focus on the people.

Employees are exposed to a variety of psychological effects. In particular, a combination of these can negatively influence the individuals and make them blind to the violation of values and ethical principles.

But Compliance is not defenseless. With appropriate knowledge, employees can be strengthened to protect them against these effects and temptations. The book presents the various psychological bias, how the company can minimize these and/or prepare its employees in the best possible way.

German edition.
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The idea of this book is to go further than being a manual for Compliance, as it should work on different levels. Newcomers and experts can learn about the different parts of an effective Ethics & Compliance program. The toolbox questions support the reader to understand if the own program is adequate or requires optimization. Furthermore, the book demonstrates that all parts of the program interact with each other, and the whole is more than the pure addition of the single items.
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The idea of this book is to go further than being a manual for Compliance, as it should work on different levels. Newcomers and experts can learn about the different parts of an effective Ethics & Compliance program. The toolbox questions support the reader to understand if the own program is adequate or requires optimization. Furthermore, the book demonstrates that all parts of the program interact with each other, and the whole is more than the pure addition of the single items.
The book invites the reader to a time travel, as it goes to the past to analyze what Compliance can learn from the structures of a traditional Mafia organization (always keeping in mind that Compliance and Mafia stand on opposite sides). Then it brings us back to the creation of a successful race car, to blast off and take a look into the near future to present the new challenges based on robotics and Artificial Intelligence.

The different trips not only underline that “travelling educates” and due to this, Compliance is not a function to stay behind a desk, but furthermore Ethics & Compliance is a task, which can be interpreted based on the own character and offers the required space and flexibility to climb up Maslow’s Pyramids.

“The world’s fastest Compliance book!” Show less

“ACCESS GRANTED – Tomorrow’s Business Ethics” is science fiction in its literally sense. The book analyzes actual and future technological developments to discuss how these will affect tomorrow’s business reality and its impact on the human.

It is clear that robotization and the implementation of Artificial Intelligence will change companies and societies. This does not mean automatically a shift for the better or worse, but life will be different, and it is in our hands to use… Show more

“ACCESS GRANTED – Tomorrow’s Business Ethics” is science fiction in its literally sense. The book analyzes actual and future technological developments to discuss how these will affect tomorrow’s business reality and its impact on the human.

It is clear that robotization and the implementation of Artificial Intelligence will change companies and societies. This does not mean automatically a shift for the better or worse, but life will be different, and it is in our hands to use technology for the first.

Artificial Intelligence, robots, 3D printing, micro-learnings, virtual reality, self-driving cars and all other autonomous software and machines will be a part of tomorrow’s business. We have to start thinking about the consequences. A chance and challenge for management, where the Ethics&Compliance-department can position itself as a key-player and include AI inside its responsibilities. Show less

Italian cars often offer a bit more fun than their competitors and this independent from the vehicle’s price class. This book presents some of the industry’s pioneers, as Enrico Bernardi, Alexandre Darracq, Nicola Romeo, Enzo Ferrari and many more.

Without them cars would be different today, as one step let to another and their creations inspired automobile companies worldwide. Different chapters are not only about these individuals and their cars, but also the cultural background, which… Show more

Italian cars often offer a bit more fun than their competitors and this independent from the vehicle’s price class. This book presents some of the industry’s pioneers, as Enrico Bernardi, Alexandre Darracq, Nicola Romeo, Enzo Ferrari and many more.

Without them cars would be different today, as one step let to another and their creations inspired automobile companies worldwide. Different chapters are not only about these individuals and their cars, but also the cultural background, which supported the development.

Some of the tales are directly related to particular automobiles as the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale or the Ferrari GTO.

A book about entrepreneurs, sportsmen and adventurers! Show less

Can a geometric figure and a 1970’s theory still be relevant for us today? The book analyzes this question and presents that especially because of its simplicity and clear logic, David Cressey’s Fraud Triangle has not lost anything from its relevance.

As criminologist he developed the triangle to explain criminal behavior, but as sociologist he did much more, he created a simple model to explain human behavior in groups. Motivation, rationalization and opportunity define which… Show more

Can a geometric figure and a 1970’s theory still be relevant for us today? The book analyzes this question and presents that especially because of its simplicity and clear logic, David Cressey’s Fraud Triangle has not lost anything from its relevance.

As criminologist he developed the triangle to explain criminal behavior, but as sociologist he did much more, he created a simple model to explain human behavior in groups. Motivation, rationalization and opportunity define which conditions must be given to provoke non-conformal behavior of single participants inside a group. On the other hand the triangle identifies which areas to focus on to prevent possible wrong-doings and implement adequate counter-measures.

Especially in times of business pressures and limited budgets, the book is an ideal starting point to elaborate your own Ethics & Compliance system or adapt an existing one. Show less

Pepe was the fastest race car in the early 1950’s and on the best way to win the World Championship. But then his opponent John started to use unfair measures and the deserved success seamed to be out of reach.

Pepe decided not to give up and to fight for his dream and against the corruption! A fast and entertaining book for children of 6 years and older. As ethical or corrupt behavior is learnt already in young years, the story is a good base to discuss this topic with parents or… Show more

Pepe was the fastest race car in the early 1950’s and on the best way to win the World Championship. But then his opponent John started to use unfair measures and the deserved success seamed to be out of reach.

Pepe decided not to give up and to fight for his dream and against the corruption! A fast and entertaining book for children of 6 years and older. As ethical or corrupt behavior is learnt already in young years, the story is a good base to discuss this topic with parents or teachers. Show less

“Nearly a decade I had the opportunity to accompany this melting pot of different cultures and people. Hereby I experienced it not just as one big city, but a place with lots of small cities, mostly beside each other, but sometimes also parallel to each one. I hope you enjoy my little journey and get fascinated by this unique place.”

"Mexico City - Parallel Worlds" presents known and maybe less known places, but for sure, all of them are worth to get discovered!

Ética y cumplimiento no son ciencias como la matemática; mucho depende de la persona responsable. Existen diferentes estilos y filosofías de este tema, pero lo que me llena de alegría y orgullo es haber convencido a diferentes especialistas de diversas empresas y organizaciones que se dedican a la, Ética, Auditoría Interna y Cumplimiento (o de su nombre ingles Compliance) para implementar este manual. Cada artículo está basado en la experiencia del escritor y refleja su punto de vista. El… Show more

Ética y cumplimiento no son ciencias como la matemática; mucho depende de la persona responsable. Existen diferentes estilos y filosofías de este tema, pero lo que me llena de alegría y orgullo es haber convencido a diferentes especialistas de diversas empresas y organizaciones que se dedican a la, Ética, Auditoría Interna y Cumplimiento (o de su nombre ingles Compliance) para implementar este manual. Cada artículo está basado en la experiencia del escritor y refleja su punto de vista. El manual fue creado por expertos que trabajan en la materia, como también fue basado en diferentes fuentes reconocidas, como el “Partnering Against Corruption Initiative” (PACI) del Foro Económico Mundial. Pero naturalmente no puede y no quiere sustituir una consultoría legal.

16 autores, incl. Angelica Morales, Paola Limon, Mariscal Lahusen, Carmen Rocamontes, Victor Sarabia y Mario Lopez. Show less