It’s Easier To Be Brave When You’re Not Alone – Improv, Psychological Safety & Speak Up Culture

Apr 3, 2022

In this episode, Tom and Ronnie use a quote from Amy Poehler to explore psychological safety and speak up culture.

Hosts

Tom Fox

Ronnie Feldmen

 Resources

60-Second Communication & Awareness Shorts
A variety of short, customizable, quick-hitter “commercials” including songs & jingles, video shorts, newsletter graphics & Gifs, and more. Promote integrity, compliance, the Code, the helpline and the E&C team as helpful advisors and coaches.

Workplace Tonight Show! Micro-learning
A library of 1-10-minute trainings and communications wrapped in the style of a late-night variety show, that explains corporate risk topics and why employees should care.

Custom Live & Digital Programing
We’ll develop programming that fits your culture and balances the seriousness of the subject matter with a more engaging delivery.

Tales from the Hotline
Fast, fun case studies about workplace behavior gone wrong, brought to life by comedians and storytellers.

About This Episode

In this episode of Creativity and Compliance, Tom and Ronnie use a quote from Amy Poehler as a jumping off point.

  • Improv is about creating psychological safety…an environment of trust and support so performers can take risk. E&C should think about their roles the same way so that employees feel safe to speak up.
  • The most important job or an ethics & compliance officer is influence…getting others to carry the messages forward on your behalf
  • The importance of Increasing the frequency of speak up communications.
  • Entertainment is helpful in increase the frequency of messages and getting others to carry these important messages forward.
  • Improv is a great teaching tool for leaders – communication, listening, approachability.

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