The topic of compliance is predestined for learning dilemmas: on the one hand, compliance is invaluable in the business world. Behaving in accordance with the rules and laws is inextricably linked to the economic success of a company. Misconduct is quickly sanctioned. At the same time, compliance issues are among the most unpopular learning topics. They are usually formulated in legal language and are correspondingly complex and unfortunately also dry. The motivation to deal with this important content is limited.

In our e-learning solution, we have completely rethought compliance: instead of scrolling through text-heavy PDFs, learners become part of a story. They accompany sales employee Hannah on a business trip and find themselves in various situations that require compliance know-how. It is up to the learners to decide which challenge they want to take on first. They can decide for themselves which place on the map they want to go to. In addition to the motivating storytelling effect, such opportunities for choice and decision-making increase the willingness to learn in the long term.

Hannah meets international colleagues for a coffee. After all, informal meetings like this are a good way to build a network and strengthen working relationships. However, a few compliance pitfalls await at such meetings, as Hannah soon finds out. Her colleague Peter has heard that the company’s European site wants to strengthen its presence in another market. He now wants to know from Hannah whether there is anything to it. Conversations like these are taken from real compliance cases and are realistically depicted in the e-learning.

As a leading sales manager, Hannah is naturally privy to the company’s expansion plans. But will she betray them? Can she tell Peter about the deal? Or should she answer kindly but firmly that she can’t tell him about it? What Hannah ultimately answers is up to the apprentices. In compliance-relevant situations, they are motivated to think about suitable answers. This not only strengthens their compliance know-how, but also their eloquence in future conversations.

And if not, individual content can be repeated at any time. Using the success indicator, learners can always see whether they have successfully completed Hannah’s journey through the world of compliance. And who knows, they may even have discovered an Easter egg or two on the way between the event, café and meeting location. To further boost motivation, humorous or quirky moments can be incorporated into the e-learning. This creates immersion and makes the story seem particularly authentic.