From Compliance Enforcers to Trusted Advisors: The Path Forward

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. Key highlights: From Cleaning Up Messes to Becoming Advisors The Role of AI in Compliance Advertising Your Role as Advisors Using Humor and Creativity in Compliance Engaging Communication Strategies Low-Cost, High-Impact Compliance Ideas 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices