Wading Into the Deep Waters of Regulatory Compliance
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By Conrado Morlan
During the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, you may have seen them on TV: men around the Olympic pool in red trunks and yellow t-shirts, with whistles around their necks and flotation devices tucked beneath their arms.
Yes, they were lifeguards.
Why are lifeguards needed in a pool where the world’s best swimmers are competing? The answer is simple: regulatory compliance.
FINA, the sport’s international governing body, states in its guidelines that “owners of public pools or pools restricted only to training and competition must comply with the requirements established by law and the health authorities in the country where the pool is situated.” The law in the state of Rio de Janeiro requires the presence of lifeguards at swimming pools larger than 20 feet by 20 feet, according to The New York Times.
As a project manager leading the efforts of a global or regional project, you will need to be aware of all the regulations that may impact your project. Assuming that you can lead a project in the same way you do in your country of origin is a bad assumption.
Preparing for Compliance
Complying with regulations can mean big hurdles in project deployment, so you need to plan ahead to avoid any major impacts. At the same time, regulations may be an opportunity to establish relationships with governmental entities that define the regulations (as Amway did in China in the last decade).
When dealing with regulations in your projects, remember:
- You are not always in control. The existing standardized and repeatable processes to execute projects, as well as the existing technological platform to implement the project, may not be applicable or available in certain countries. You will need to think “outside the box” and move out of your comfort zone to make your project successful.
- The rules in other countries are unique. Regulations, culture and resources vary. Get insights from your local team to understand and take advantage of the established rules.
- You may need to take a step backward. Adaptation is key in global projects. All the features and functions delivered by your project may not be necessary for a particular country. Have a list of the minimum features and functions required to make your project successful.
As a global project manager, you need to develop and master your cultural awareness. This will help you to establish the foundation of communication and identify cultural values, beliefs and perceptions.
This will help you understand the local environment and market, build long-term, trusting relationships and keep your project in track.
As a global project manager, how do you face regulatory compliance in different countries?
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fosco frongia
Senior project manager| ENTE PATRIMONIALE CHIESA GESU' CRISTO SUG
Fino Mornasco, Como, Italy
thanks for the article,
working in an international context, I learnt that is strongly needed to adapt myself to local context. it can be done in several steps:
1 - understand the principle where local culture is based
2 - understand the principle which govern local market
3 - be aware about local process and rules defined by national and local agencies
all of these step should be applied with the honest intent to understand avoiding judgements
I find regulatory compliance project management very interesting. What makes it interesting and unique in the US is the fact that aside from federal laws, you also need to be aware of state laws. And they can vary significantly, as the US states are "Laboratories of Democracy" - where different policies and laws can be tested.
Lynn Rundle
PM II| Discover Financial
Mount Prospect, Il, United States
Appreciate the reminder that regulatory items can very quickly move beyond our control.
George Lewis
Program/Project Manager| DXC Technology Company
Heredia, Costa Rica
Regulatory Compliance Beware pros / cons!!!
Its almost tragic how often we forget "Adaptation is key .....".
Thanks for sharing.
Tobe Phelps
Director of Digital Experience| Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, Nm, United States
Very valid topic, one that could be expanded further.
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