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  • Creative Approaches to Corporate Compliance with Tyson Avery
    Jan 24 2025
    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. Key highlights: The Importance of Creativity in Compliance Making Ethics Relatable The Wally Awards: A Creative Compliance Initiative Building Engagement and Trust Advice for Implementing Creative Compliance Resources: Ronnie Ronnie Feldman (LinkedIn) Learnings & Entertainments (LinkedIn) Ronnie Feldman (Twitter) Learnings & Entertainments (Website) Compliance Confessions – inspired by “Mean Tweets,” these 90-second commercials address misconceptions and excuses to promote speak-up culture and the E&C team as positive and helpful. E&C Training Jams – a soulful singer banters with ethics & compliance, explaining policies, sharing examples, and debunking excuses. Tales from the Hotline – Real speak-up-themed stories about workplace behavior gone wrong. Workplace Tonight Show! – E&C meets SNL Weekend Update explaining corporate risk topics and why employees should care. 60-Second Communication & Awareness Shorts – A variety of short, customizable, music and multimedia, quick-hitter “commercials” promoting integrity, compliance, speaking up, and the E&C team as helpful advisors and coaches. Custom Live & Digital Programing – Custom creative programming that balances the seriousness of the subject matter with a more engaging delivery. After all, you can’t bore people into learning. Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn For more information on the Ethico ROI Calculator and a free White Paper on the ROI of Compliance, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 min
  • 10 Creative Tips for 2025
    Jan 10 2025
    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, host Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman review their top 10 lessons learned from creative compliance initiatives for 2025. They discuss the importance of keeping communication short and simple, the value of frequent reminders over extensive training, and making compliance resources easily accessible. They also cover leveraging positivity and a mix of rewards and penalties to engage employees. They highlight the significance of psychological safety, the role of influencers in promoting compliance, and the necessity for variety in communication methods. Lastly, they emphasize the power of fun in making compliance messages memorable and effective. Join them for an insightful and entertaining recap aimed at making compliance both engaging and effective in the year to come. Key highlights: 1: Keep It Short and Simple (KISS) 2: Forget Me Not 3: Where’s Waldo? 4: Positivity in Compliance 5: Carrots and Sticks 6: Safety First 7: Be an Influencer 8: Variety is the Spice of Life 9: You Can’t Be Serious 10: The Power of Fun Resources: Ronnie Ronnie Feldman (LinkedIn) Learnings & Entertainments (LinkedIn) Ronnie Feldman (Twitter) Learnings & Entertainments (Website) Compliance Confessions – inspired by “Mean Tweets” these 90-second commercials address misconceptions and excuses to promote speak up culture and the E&C team as positive and helpful. E&C Training Jams – a soulful singer banters with ethics & compliance explaining policies, sharing examples and debunking excuses. Tales from the Hotline – Real speak up-themed stories about workplace behavior gone wrong. Workplace Tonight Show! – E&C meets SNL Weekend Update explaining corporate risk topics and why employees should care. 60-Second Communication & Awareness Shorts – A variety of short, customizable, music and multimedia, quick-hitter “commercials” promoting integrity, compliance, speaking up and the E&C team as helpful advisors and coaches. Custom Live & Digital Programing – Custom creative programming that balances the seriousness of the subject matter with a more engaging delivery. After all, you can’t bore people into learning. Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn For more information on the Ethico ROI Calculator and a free White Paper on the ROI of Compliance, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 min
  • Innovative Compliance Strategies with Jim Webb
    Dec 13 2024
    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 Jim Webb, SVP, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Continental Resources. The trio explores unique approaches to making compliance training engaging and effective. Jim shares his journey from delivering dry, academic training in private practice to implementing creative and interactive compliance training methods in-house. He emphasizes the importance of making training enjoyable and relatable to drive real behavioral change among employees. The discussion also touches on integrating frequent and varied compliance messages into the organizational culture, taking cues from successful safety training methods. Listeners will learn how short, engaging snippets of information can be more effective than long, infrequent training sessions. Jim also discusses the positive impact of these strategies on employee engagement and the overall compliance culture. The episode provides practical tips for compliance professionals looking to innovate and improve their training programs to achieve better compliance outcomes. Key highlights: The Importance of Creative Compliance Overcoming Resistance to Creative Compliance Engaging Compliance Training Methods Safety and Compliance: A Comparative Discussion Effective Compliance Communication Strategies Resources: Ronnie Ronnie Feldman (LinkedIn) Learnings & Entertainments (LinkedIn) Ronnie Feldman (Twitter) Learnings & Entertainments (Website) Compliance Confessions – inspired by “Mean Tweets” these 90-second commercials address misconceptions and excuses to promote speak up culture and the E&C team as positive and helpful. E&C Training Jams – a soulful singer banters with ethics & compliance explaining policies, sharing examples and debunking excuses. Tales from the Hotline – Real speak up-themed stories about workplace behavior gone wrong. Workplace Tonight Show! – E&C meets SNL Weekend Update explaining corporate risk topics and why employees should care. 60-Second Communication & Awareness Shorts – A variety of short, customizable, music and multimedia, quick-hitter “commercials” promoting integrity, compliance, speaking up and the E&C team as helpful advisors and coaches. Custom Live & Digital Programing – Custom creative programming that balances the seriousness of the subject matter with a more engaging delivery. After all, you can’t bore people into learning. Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Jim Webb on LinkedIn For more information on the Ethico ROI Calculator and a free White Paper on the ROI of Compliance, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 min
  • Business Efficiencies from Compliance Communications
    Nov 15 2024
    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, host Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman discuss the often-overlooked basics of creating an effective compliance program. We emphasize the importance of being proactive and preventative, as reinforced by recent DOJ guidance. The focus shifts from complex compliance issues to more practical and efficient solutions that can be integrated into daily operations. One key point is reevaluating the traditional annual training approach, which often fails to efficiently engage employees and mitigate risks. Instead, the conversation centers around constant and regular communication, such as nudge learning and embedding compliance messages within the organization’s culture, to keep compliance in mind and foster a more compliant workplace environment. Key highlights: Introduction to Compliance Program Effectiveness The Ineffectiveness of Traditional Training Strategies for Efficient Compliance Programs Embedding Compliance into Organizational Culture Hill Street Blues and Compliance Resources: Ronnie Ronnie Feldman (LinkedIn) Learnings & Entertainments (LinkedIn) Ronnie Feldman (Twitter) Learnings & Entertainments (Website) Compliance Confessions – inspired by “Mean Tweets” these 90-second commercials address misconceptions and excuses to promote speak up culture and the E&C team as positive and helpful. E&C Training Jams – a soulful singer banters with ethics & compliance explaining policies, sharing examples and debunking excuses. Tales from the Hotline – Real speak up-themed stories about workplace behavior gone wrong. Workplace Tonight Show! – E&C meets SNL Weekend Update explaining corporate risk topics and why employees should care. 60-Second Communication & Awareness Shorts – A variety of short, customizable, music and multimedia, quick-hitter “commercials” promoting integrity, compliance, speaking up and the E&C team as helpful advisors and coaches. Custom Live & Digital Programing – Custom creative programming that balances the seriousness of the subject matter with a more engaging delivery. After all, you can’t bore people into learning. Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn For more information on the Ethico ROI Calculator and a free White Paper on the ROI of Compliance, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 min
  • Ideas for Corporate Compliance Week 2024
    Oct 18 2024
    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 that 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, hosts Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman discuss the upcoming Corporate Compliance Week. In this episode, Tom and Ronnie discusses the value of incorporating fun and interesting elements into compliance efforts, particularly during the dedicated week of Corporate Compliance Week in November. They highlight the success metrics such as increased policy access, video views, game participation, and swag distribution. The speaker suggests leveraging these successes to enhance business strategies and emphasizes the importance of engaging approaches throughout the year. Key Highlights · Embracing Fun and Interesting Activities · Measuring Success: Metrics and Engagement · Leveraging Success: Business Applications Resources: Ronnie Ronnie Feldman (LinkedIn) Learnings & Entertainments (LinkedIn) Ronnie Feldman (Twitter) Learnings & Entertainments (Website) Compliance Confessions - inspired by "Mean Tweets" these 90-second commercials address misconceptions and excuses to promote speak up culture and the E&C team as positive and helpful. E&C Training Jams - a soulful singer banters with ethics & compliance explaining policies, sharing examples and debunking excuses. Tales from the Hotline – Real speak up-themed stories about workplace behavior gone wrong. Workplace Tonight Show! – E&C meets SNL Weekend Update explaining corporate risk topics and why employees should care. 60-Second Communication & Awareness Shorts – A variety of short, customizable, music and multimedia, quick-hitter “commercials” promoting integrity, compliance, speaking up and the E&C team as helpful advisors and coaches. Custom Live & Digital Programing – Custom creative programming that balances the seriousness of the subject matter with a more engaging delivery. After all, you can't bore people into learning. Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn For more information on the Ethico ROI Calculator and a free White Paper on the ROI of Compliance, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 min
  • Engaging Compliance: From Training to Values
    Oct 4 2024
    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 that 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, hosts Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman discuss the concept of pattern disruption in compliance. In this episode of 'Creativity and Compliance,' Tom and Ronnie discusses recent updates to the Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP). The focus is on enhancing the effectiveness of compliance training and communication. Key insights include the importance of tailoring training to employees' needs, interests, and values, and the necessity of frequent, targeted communication to keep employees engaged. The discussion highlights the shift from rule-based to values-based training and explores innovative ways to present content, such as using real-world events or creating engaging dialogues. Additionally, the podcast emphasizes the need for qualitative measures to assess training engagement and underscores the DOJ's evolving standards that align with effective compliance practices. Key Highlights · Engaging Compliance Training with Personalized Content · Engaging Compliance Training through Real Scenarios · Enthusiastic Commitment to Ongoing Dialogue · Engaging Human-centric Communication and Training Methods Resources: Ronnie Ronnie Feldman (LinkedIn) Learnings & Entertainments (LinkedIn) Ronnie Feldman (Twitter) Learnings & Entertainments (Website) Compliance Confessions - inspired by "Mean Tweets" these 90-second commercials address misconceptions and excuses to promote speak up culture and the E&C team as positive and helpful. E&C Training Jams - a soulful singer banters with ethics & compliance explaining policies, sharing examples and debunking excuses. Tales from the Hotline – Real speak up-themed stories about workplace behavior gone wrong. Workplace Tonight Show! – E&C meets SNL Weekend Update explaining corporate risk topics and why employees should care. 60-Second Communication & Awareness Shorts – A variety of short, customizable, music and multimedia, quick-hitter “commercials” promoting integrity, compliance, speaking up and the E&C team as helpful advisors and coaches. Custom Live & Digital Programing – Custom creative programming that balances the seriousness of the subject matter with a more engaging delivery. After all, you can't bore people into learning. Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn For more information on the Ethico ROI Calculator and a free White Paper on the ROI of Compliance, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 min
  • Transforming Toxic Cultures
    Sep 20 2024
    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 that 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, hosts Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman discuss the concept of nudges in compliance. In this episode of Creativity and Compliance, Tom Ronnie take a deep dive into the complexities of transforming a broken and toxic corporate culture, using Boeing's recent challenges as a case study. Feldman discusses the pitfalls of traditional compliance training and emphasizes the need for fostering a supportive culture where employees feel psychologically safe and empowered to speak up. He highlights the importance of rebranding compliance departments to create a more positive and approachable image. They also highlight the crucial role of leadership in driving cultural change and the value of authentic communication and creativity in compliance initiatives. The episode underscores the necessity of addressing cultural issues openly and authentically to build trust and facilitate meaningful change within organizations. Key Highlights · Addressing a Toxic Culture · The Importance of Authenticity · Starting from Scratch Resources: Ronnie Ronnie Feldman (LinkedIn) Learnings & Entertainments (LinkedIn) Ronnie Feldman (Twitter) Learnings & Entertainments (Website) Compliance Confessions - inspired by "Mean Tweets" these 90-second commercials address misconceptions and excuses to promote speak up culture and the E&C team as positive and helpful. E&C Training Jams - a soulful singer banters with ethics & compliance explaining policies, sharing examples and debunking excuses. Tales from the Hotline – Real speak up-themed stories about workplace behavior gone wrong. Workplace Tonight Show! – E&C meets SNL Weekend Update explaining corporate risk topics and why employees should care. 60-Second Communication & Awareness Shorts – A variety of short, customizable, music and multimedia, quick-hitter “commercials” promoting integrity, compliance, speaking up and the E&C team as helpful advisors and coaches. Custom Live & Digital Programing – Custom creative programming that balances the seriousness of the subject matter with a more engaging delivery. After all, you can't bore people into learning. Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn For more information on the Ethico Toolkit for Middle Managers, available at no charge by clicking here. Check out the full 3-book series, The Compliance Kids on Amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 min
  • Nudges and Compliance Training
    Aug 23 2024
    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 that 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, hosts Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman discuss the concept of nudges in compliance. Ronnie defines nudges as positive reinforcements or gentle pushes that influence behavior and decision-making. They explore how nudges can extend learning, influence culture, and promote ethical behavior. They emphasize the importance of reinforcing learning over time and using effective communication channels to nudge employees. They also discuss the unconscious nature of nudges and the role of leaders in influencing behavior. The episode concludes with a discussion on the Newcastle honesty box study, which demonstrates the power of subtle nudges. Key Highlights: What are nudges? Nudges can extend learning, influence culture, and promote ethical behavior Reinforcing learning over time is key to successful nudges Nudges can be unconscious and rely on automatic default thinking Leaders play a crucial role in influencing behavior and promoting a culture of compliance Resources: Ronnie Ronnie Feldman (LinkedIn) Learnings & Entertainments (LinkedIn) Ronnie Feldman (Twitter) Learnings & Entertainments (Website) Compliance Confessions – inspired by “Mean Tweets” these 90-second commercials address misconceptions and excuses to promote speak up culture and the E&C team as positive and helpful. E&C Training Jams – a soulful singer banters with ethics & compliance explaining policies, sharing examples and debunking excuses. Tales from the Hotline – Real speak up-themed stories about workplace behavior gone wrong. Workplace Tonight Show! – E&C meets SNL Weekend Update explaining corporate risk topics and why employees should care. 60-Second Communication & Awareness Shorts – A variety of short, customizable, music and multimedia, quick-hitter “commercials” promoting integrity, compliance, speaking up and the E&C team as helpful advisors and coaches. Custom Live & Digital Programing – Custom creative programming that balances the seriousness of the subject matter with a more engaging delivery. After all, you can’t bore people into learning. Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn For more information on the Ethico ROI Calculator and a free White Paper on the ROI of Compliance, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 min