Tom and Ronnie continue their six-part series highlighting the role of improv in compliance. This series links improv lessons to corporate compliance and some of the key tools and strategies Ronnie has brought from his former world of improv to the corporate compliance communications realm. In today’s Improv & Compliance Lesson 3, they focus on ” an attitude of gratitude,” which means being grateful for information shared, postponing judgment, and dropping personal agendas to fully commit to what others See more +
Tom and Ronnie continue their six-part series highlighting the role of improv in compliance. This series links improv lessons to corporate compliance and some of the key tools and strategies Ronnie has brought from his former world of improv to the corporate compliance communications realm. In today’s Improv & Compliance Lesson 3, they focus on ” an attitude of gratitude,” which means being grateful for information shared, postponing judgment, and dropping personal agendas to fully commit to what others contribute.
Ronnie explains how judgment on stage (of oneself or a scene partner) harms listening, support, and collaboration, while a silent “thank you” helps create openness and leads to more thoughtful responses. They connect this to corporate compliance, urging teams to resist judging employees who ask repeated questions (e.g., gifts and entertainment) and instead be welcoming, even when the ultimate answer is no. Feldman notes improv skills are practicable, references Viola Spolin’s action-driven approach to building intention, and recommends institutionalizing gratitude in reporting channels by thanking reporters, clarifying next steps, and reinforcing psychological safety.
Resources:
• Ronnie Feldman (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-feldman-8b7357/
• Learnings & Entertainments (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/company/learnings-&-entertainments-llc/
Ronnie Feldman (Twitter): https://twitter.com/L_E_Creative
• Learnings & Entertainments (Website): http://learningsentertainments.com/
• Compliance Confessions – inspired by “Mean Tweets,” these 90-second commercials address misconceptions and excuses to promote a speak up culture and the E&C team as positive and helpful. https://learningsentertainments.com/demo/compliance-confessions-promo-video/
• E&C Training Jams – a soulful singer banters with ethics & compliance explaining policies, sharing examples, and debunking excuses. https://learningsentertainments.com/le-suites/ethics-compliance-training-jams/
• Tales from the Hotline – Real, speak-up-themed stories about workplace behavior gone wrong. https://learningsentertainments.com/le-suites/tales-from-the-hotline/
• Workplace Tonight Show! – E&C meets SNL Weekend Update, explaining corporate risk topics and why employees should care. https://workplacetonight.com/
• 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. http://learningsentertainments.com/suites/
• 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. http://learningsentertainments.com/productions/
For more information on the use of AI in Compliance programs, Tom Fox's new book, Upping Your Game, is available. You can purchase a copy of the book on Amazon.com: https://a.co/d/00XNoelh
To learn about the intersection of Sherlock Holmes and the modern compliance professional, check out Tom's latest book, The Game is Afoot-What Sherlock Holmes Teaches About Risk, Ethics and Investigations on Amazon.com: https://a.co/d/05NTW4zz
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