Richard Wilson: expecting a background check on yourself

Richard described using investigative background checks and immediately noted that others could perform the same review on him.

The check ran in both directions

He discussed identifying risks when considering a counterparty. He then told listeners to expect that they too might be checked. The same review standard could reach both participants.

Sharing a file was conditional

Richard mentioned a possible background-check and diligence file, subject to what the check and compliance allowed. His suggestion contained that condition. The file was a possible resource during the same process of mutual review.

In Richard C. Wilson's words

"You can expect others to do that on you." (Richard C. Wilson, recorded Rainmaker Series module)

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Questions and answers

What expectation accompanied Richard's use of checks?

That other parties could perform a background check on him as well.