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FeatureCompliance & Ethics Professional May/June 2013it possible to sit with different folks each dayand share a meal, as well as our experiences.AW: Did the Academy meet yourexpectations?MM: The Academy exceeded my expectations.I did not anticipate the Academy tobe instrumental in “bringing it all together”for me, but that’s what happened. I literallyarrived with a mish-mash of informationin my brain, and left at the end of the weekwith clarity! I nowhad a clear visionof what needed tobe done to have aneffective ethics andcompliance programas expected andenumerated by theFederal SentencingGuidelines forOrganizations.AW: At the conclusionof the Academy,you sat for the Certified Compliance & EthicsProfessional (CCEP) examination. What wereyour thoughts as you were taking the exam?MM: I’ve got to pass… I can’t fail. Wow,there sure are a lot of questions!AW: Did the Academy adequately prepareyou for the exam?MM: Seriously, all kidding aside, I waswell-equipped for the exam at the conclusionof the Academy. Based on the instruction andthe content, additional preparation was notrequired. I did well on the exam, and attributemy high score to the quality of the instructionand the comprehensiveness of the material.AW: You passed the exam and now hold thedesignation of CCEP. Has your experience inattending the Academy and your certificationThe potential benefitsare great; the potentialcompliance risks arealso great. Suffice it to say,change is constant, andour program must be robustand adaptive to remaineffective and relevant.changed anything about your view of thecompliance profession?MM: Certainly, it has expanded my awarenessof the myriad of industries and areasin which compliance professionals can findthemselves. Until entering the profession,I was oblivious. Now I have a reverence forwhat it takes to be effective and to makean impact. In partnership with our workforce,I strive to make meaningful incrementalprogress each day to strengthen our programand its influence onour ethical culture.AW: Has itchanged anythingfor you and provenuseful in your professionallife?MM: Are you kidding,is it useful?The Academy coursework binder, and TheComplete Complianceand Ethics Manualare getting a “serious workout” in our offices.Everyone on my team has attended an Academy.We often have conversations that start or end with“based on what I learned at the Academy” or“according to the Manual.” The informationfrom the Academy continues to be extremelyuseful in achieving our program objectives.AW: What advice would you have for complianceprofessionals considering attendingan Academy or sitting for the certificationexamination?MM: Do it. You won’t regret the decision!AW: What are some of the key compliancechallenges you face at Aerojet?MM: I suspect Aerojet’s challenges are sharedby most companies—ensuring that you respondappropriately to change, whether the source is16 www.corporatecompliance.org +1 952 933 4977 or 888 277 4977
Featureinternal or external to the company. We mustkeep pace with the myriad of regulatory changethat affects our business, and respond appropriatelyto the heightened emphasis placed onenforcement of these changes. Internally, since2001, Aerojet has divested its Space Electronicsdivision, acquired General Dynamics’ SpaceSystems business and the propulsion businessof Atlantic Research Corporation to become amarket leader in the development of diversifiedpropulsion systems. If that weren’t enough,in the most recent 5 years, we’ve weatheredfinancial storms, changed key leadership, andrestructured our core organizational structure.Currently, we’re implementing the first phaseof “Project One” a single Enterprise ResourcePlanning (ERP) system that will deliver morecapability, and lead to common business processesacross the entire company. The potentialbenefits are great; the potential compliancerisks are also great. Suffice it to say, change isconstant, and our program must be robust andadaptive to remain effective and relevant.AW: Was there anything from the Academythat led to an immediate change in your complianceprogram?MM: I believe the Academy’s most immediateimpact was on me—my awareness. TheAcademy helped me better understand thekey elements of an effective ethics and complianceprogram as stipulated by the FederalSentencing Guidelines. We’ve worked anumber of initiatives, some on our own andpartnered with others, to mature our programand ensure that we’re living up to theGuidelines’ expectations. As an example, westepped up our communication and trainingefforts to ensure that we consistently promoteon-going awareness, not infrequently or ona reactionary basis. As I mentioned earlier,the knowledge gained from attending theAcademy empowered me to pursue implementingthe Aerojet Ethics and Complianceprogram with conviction and clarity.AW: Thank you for your time. ✵CCB certification made easyThe Compliance Certification board has released anupdated Candidate Handbook for its compliance and ethicsprofessional certification. The handbook now includes:CandidateHandbookCertified Compliance& Ethics Professional(CCEP) ® Enhances· Easy-to-understand stepsto become certified andto renew your certification· Information on how to addand track your CEUs online· Candidates’ FAQs· Resources to help preparefor the examination· All the forms you’ll needfor certification and renewal· Information about SCCE’sonline certificationstudy groupsView and download the new handbook on CCB’s website:www.compliancecertification.org/ccepCCB_NewHandbooksAnnounce_CCEP_halfpagead_4c_CEP1112.indd 1Scan the QR code at left with your mobile phoneto visit the CCEP section of the CCB websiteCCEPcertificationyourcredibilityDevelopsprofessionalstandardsDemonstratesknowledge &Dedication10/11/12 2:47 PMCompliance & Ethics Professional May/June 2013+1 952 933 4977 or 888 277 4977 www.corporatecompliance.org 17
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