Creativity and Compliance

Where does creativity fit into compliance? In more places than you think. Problem-solving, accountability, communication, and connection – they all take creativity. Join Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman on the award-winning Creativity and Compliance. Ronnie’s company, Learning and Entertainment, utilizes the entertainment devices that people use to consume information in their everyday, non-work lives, and applies it to important topics around compliance and ethics. It is not only about being funny. It is about changing the tone of your compliance communications and messaging to make your compliance program, policies, and resources more accessible.

In this episode, Tom and Ronnie discuss innovative ways to tap into the collective intelligence of employees through crowdsourcing. They explore how creative methods can be used to promote an ethical workplace, including employee contests, mascots, and fun engagement activities. They highlight examples such as compliance trading cards, privacy promotions with pets, cocktail-themed compliance policies, and internal lip-syncing videos. They also discuss using internal podcasts to enhance corporate culture and the importance of creating a culture of trust where employees feel heard and engaged.

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Where does creativity fit into compliance? In more places than you think. Problem-solving, accountability, communication, and connection—they all take creativity. Join Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman on the award-winning Creativity and Compliance. Ronnie’s company, Learning and Entertainment, leverages the entertainment devices people use to consume information in their daily lives and applies this approach to important topics such as compliance and ethics. It is not only about being funny. It involves adjusting the tone of your compliance communications and messaging to make your compliance program, policies, and resources more accessible.

Today, Ronnie takes a solo turn as host to Diana Whitney and Jason Blue, both from Acteon, to discuss their innovative approach to revamping their compliance program. With a new ownership structure emphasizing compliance, they created the I-Care Code. Through a creative rebranding effort featuring mascots Connie Compliance and Easy Breezy, the I-Care Code encompasses key values of integrity, compliance, accountability, respect, and ethics. By leveraging videos, interactive sessions, and a global roadshow, they successfully boosted employee engagement and speak-up cases, demonstrating the power of creativity in compliance.

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Where does creativity fit into compliance? In more places than you think. Problem-solving, accountability, communication, and connection – they all take creativity. Join Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman on the award-winning Creativity and Compliance. Ronnie’s company, Learnings and Entertainment, leverages the entertainment devices people use to consume information in their everyday, non-work lives and applies them to important topics related to compliance and ethics. It’s not just about being funny. It’s about changing the tone of your compliance communications and messaging to make your compliance program, policies, and resources more accessible and engaging.

In this episode, Tom and Ronnie discuss the balance between evidencing compliance training and ensuring its effectiveness through employee engagement. Ronnie expresses concerns about the focus on measurement to the detriment of engagement. He emphasizes the need for training that is engaging, short, and relevant to influence behavior and mitigate risk truly. They suggest approaches to create a compliance program that combines engagement with measurement, including regular and interesting communications, as well as more targeted training. The podcast also explores how to make a compliance calendar and the importance of adjusting content to reflect current events and practical considerations.

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Where does creativity fit into compliance? In more places than you think. Problem-solving, accountability, communication, and connection – they all take creativity. Join Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman on Creativity and Compliance, part of the award-winning Compliance Podcast Network.

Ronnie’s company, Learnings and Entertainment, utilizes the entertainment devices people use to consume information in their everyday, non-work lives and applies it to important topics around compliance and ethics. It is not only about being funny. It is about changing the tone of your compliance communications and messaging to make your compliance program, policies, and resources more accessible.

In this episode of Creativity and Compliance, Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman tackle the challenge of integrating creative, engaging methods into compliance training within conservative institutions. Drawing examples from financial giants, they discuss how these organizations have successfully implemented entertaining and effective training strategies. Addressing common concerns such as risk aversion, cost, and effectiveness, the hosts advocate for shorter, more frequent, and varied training formats. They highlight that creativity in compliance training not only captures attention but also enhances engagement and memory retention. The episode concludes with a call to action for compliance professionals to consider what they have to lose by trying new approaches.

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Where does creativity fit into compliance? It can be found in more places than you might expect. Problem-solving, accountability, communication, and connection – they all take creativity. Join Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman on Creativity and Compliance, part of the award-winning Compliance Podcast Network.

Ronnie’s company, Learnings and Entertainment, utilizes the entertainment devices people use to consume information in their everyday, non-work lives and applies it to important topics around compliance and ethics. It is not only about being funny. It is about changing the tone of your compliance communications and messaging to make your compliance program, policies, and resources more accessible.

In this episode, Tom and Ronnie discuss the evolution of compliance roles from merely cleaning up messes to becoming integral business advisors and coaches. They emphasize the necessity of showcasing value through proactive, positive communication and using creative, engaging methods. They highlight insights from the Global Ethics Summit and delve into the importance of humor, human connection, and innovative compliance training and interaction approaches. The episode points out the importance of transitioning compliance perceptions within organizations and offers practical, cost-effective ways for compliance officers to engage, educate, and support their colleagues.

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Where does creativity fit into compliance? In more places than you think. Problem-solving, accountability, communication, and connection – they all take creativity. Join Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman on Creativity and Compliance, part of the award-winning Compliance Podcast Network.

Ronnie’s company, Learnings, and Entertainment, utilizes the entertainment devices people use to consume information in their everyday, non-work lives and apply it to important topics around compliance and ethics. It is not only about being funny. It is about changing the tone of your compliance communications and messaging to make your compliance program, policies, and resources more accessible. In this episode of Creativity and Compliance, Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman are joined by Virginia MacSuibhne, former Chief Compliance Officer for Roche and Agilent Technologies.

Virginia shares her unique approach to making compliance accessible, engaging, and fun. Emphasizing the importance of a personal brand, she discusses her philosophy of authenticity and how it translates into creating clear, actionable, and enjoyable guidance. Her unconventional methods, including using infographics, breaking down complex policies, and injecting humor and personal interests, have significantly impacted employee engagement and compliance culture.

Virginia highlights the critical role of user experience (UX) in compliance, urging practitioners to rethink their policies and communication strategies. She shares anecdotes of her creative initiatives, such as wearing a unicorn costume to training sessions, integrating compliance messages into existing training programs, and making hotline experiences as user-friendly as possible. Her mantra, ‘What makes you weird makes you wonderful,’ encourages compliance professionals to bring their unique selves to their work to foster a more approachable and effective compliance environment.

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Where does creativity fit into compliance? In more places than you think. Problem-solving, accountability, communication, and connection—they all take creativity. Join Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman on Creativity and Compliance, part of the award-winning Compliance Podcast Network.

Ronnie’s company, Learnings, and Entertainment, utilizes the entertainment devices people use to consume information in their everyday, non-work lives and applies it to important topics around compliance and ethics. It is not only about being funny. It is about changing the tone of your compliance communications and messaging to make your compliance program, policies, and resources more accessible. In this episode of Creativity and Compliance, Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman are joined by Katie Lawler, EVP and Global Chief Ethics Officer at U.S. Bank.

They deeply dive into the importance of creativity in corporate ethics programs, particularly how innovative approaches help engage employees and drive behavior change. Katie shares insights on embedding ethics into daily operations, discussing successful initiatives like the ‘Ethics RideShare’ video series and ‘Ethics Mythbusters.’ They highlight balancing creativity with budget constraints, leveraging internal communication channels, and humanizing the ethics office to foster a more approachable environment. Tune in to discover actionable tips for making your compliance programs more engaging and effective.

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Where does creativity fit into compliance? In more places than you think. Problem-solving, accountability, communication, and connection—they all take creativity. Join Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman on Creativity and Compliance, part of the award-winning Compliance Podcast Network.

Ronnie’s company, Learnings and Entertainment, utilizes the entertainment devices people use to consume information in their everyday, non-work lives and apply it to important topics around compliance and ethics. It is not only about being funny. It is about changing the tone of your compliance communications and messaging to make your compliance program, policies, and resources more accessible.

In this episode of Creativity and Compliance, Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman take up the challenge of adding spice to your compliance program and discuss the importance of adding creativity and ‘spice’ to corporate compliance programs. They explore how standard compliance elements like policies, training, and communications often fail to engage employees effectively. By integrating playful, positive, and humorous elements, companies can make their compliance programs more digestible and engaging, leading to better adherence and fewer issues. Examples include short videos, infographics, and interactive games to convey important messages. They emphasize the need for regular, engaging content that employees will look forward to, transforming the compliance department into a trusted, supportive resource.

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Where does creativity fit into compliance? In more places than you think. Problem-solving, accountability, communication, and connection—they all take creativity. Join Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman on Creativity and Compliance, part of the award-winning Compliance Podcast Network.

Ronnie’s company, Learnings and Entertainment, utilizes the entertainment devices people use to consume information in their everyday, non-work lives and apply it to important topics around compliance and ethics. It is not only about being funny. It is about changing the tone of your compliance communications and messaging to make your compliance program, policies, and resources more accessible. In this episode of Creativity and Compliance, Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman take up the challenge handed down by Hui Chen in light of the administration’s suspension of FCPA enforcement to up their compliance game.

Ronnie begins by advocating for a transformation in compliance training, suggesting a shift from traditional e-learning methods to engaging communication campaigns emphasizing a Speak Up Culture and seamlessly integrating compliance into daily business operations. He believes that by using short, entertaining formats and training leaders to present content playfully, compliance can become more interesting and effective, positioning compliance professionals as valuable assets through proactive engagement and collaboration. Tom underscores the importance of compliance professionals being approachable and communicative, serving as problem solvers who collaborate with business units to achieve unexpected, beneficial outcomes. Both experts agree that by humanizing the compliance function and focusing on values and behaviors, compliance professionals can enhance their programs and contribute significantly to organizational success.

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Where does creativity fit into compliance? In more places than you think. Problem-solving, accountability, communication, and connection – they all take creativity. Join Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman on Creativity and Compliance, part of the award-winning Compliance Podcast Network.

Ronnie’s company, Learnings, and Entertainment, utilizes the entertainment devices people use to consume information in their everyday, non-work lives and apply it to important topics around compliance and ethics. It is not only about being funny. It is about changing the tone of your compliance communications and messaging to make your compliance program, policies, and resources more accessible. In this episode of Creativity and Compliance, host Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman are joined by Tyson Avery, the former Chief Ethics Compliance Officer at Starbucks and current Deputy General Counsel and Compliance Officer for Lucid Motors.

They discuss innovative strategies to make ethics and compliance engaging within organizations. Tyson shares insights into how he has leveraged creative methods to make serious compliance topics more relatable and accessible, emphasizing the importance of aligning corporate values with effective compliance programs.

One of the standout moments in the episode is Tyson’s recounting of the ‘Wally Awards,’ a unique initiative aimed at normalizing misconduct reporting and fostering a culture of transparency and trust. Through creative anonymization and employee engagement, the Wally Awards highlighted significant misconduct cases without compromising confidentiality, thereby encouraging ethical behavior across the company. The episode underscores the need for continuous, relatable, and engaging communications to embed compliance into the organizational culture.

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