Innovation in Compliance with Tom Fox Thomas Fox

Innovation comes in many forms, and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but also embrace it.
In this episode, Tom Fox interviews Lori Darley, a former professional dancer and current leadership coach.
Lori shares her career evolution from dance to founding Conscious Leaders, a coaching firm specializing in leadership development. She discusses the principles of self-awareness, personal responsibility, and the clearing process, which are central to her coaching philosophy.
Lori also emphasizes the importance of intentional leadership in fostering a positive corporate culture and touches on her experience in the compliance arena. Additionally, she talks about her book, ‘Dancing Naked,’ which explores her journey and insights as a conscious leader.
Key Highlights:

Lori Darley’s Professional Journey

What is Conscious Leaders?

The Clearing Process Explained

Conscious Leaders Wisdom Circle

Impact on Corporate Culture

Generational Tensions and Coaching Benefits


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Innovation comes in many forms, and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but also embrace it.
Curious about Compliance as a Service and AI integration? If so, this episode is for you as Tom Fox interviews Matt Lowe, Chief Strategy Officer at MasterControl.
Matt shares his professional background, details MasterControl’s role in the quality management and life sciences markets, and discusses the company’s incorporation of AI in their software solutions.
The conversation delves into how AI is transforming compliance and quality assurance in the life sciences, the benefits and challenges of implementing AI, and the future outlook of AI in the industry.
Matt also touches on risk-based approaches to AI deployment and the evolving discussions around AI in industry consortia.

Key Highlights:

Incorporating AI in Compliance Training

Generative AI in Quality Management

Quality Assurance and Compliance

AI’s Role in Compliance and Risk Management

Implementing AI in Life Sciences

Future of AI in Life Sciences


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Innovation comes in many forms, and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but also embrace it. Curious about Compliance as a Service and AI integration? Well, this episode is for you, as I have Paige Hanson and Brandon Woolf, co-founders of SecureLabs, discuss not only how AI technology can revolutionize compliance but also how the use of AI systems in Compliance as a Service is set to revolutionize the regulatory landscape.
Paige Hanson and Brandon Woolf are seasoned cybersecurity professionals. Hanson’s perspective, shaped by her role in developing a national training program for law enforcement and co-founding SecureLabs, emphasizes the importance of integrating security and compliance within organizations to foster a security-first culture and facilitate cross-departmental communication. She envisions a future where advanced AI systems enhance security environments and advocate for auditable processes for small to medium-sized enterprises.
Woolf, with his background in diverse cybersecurity roles, advocates for the integration of security and compliance within an organization. He highlights the importance of having a wide range of frameworks available to cater to the diverse needs of different industries and clients and sees a growing trend, especially for SMBs, in compliance as a service due to increasing security threats.
Key Highlights:

SecureLabs: Affordable GRC Software for SMB Compliance

Enhancing Organizational Culture Through Security Integration

Cybersecurity Compliance Benefits through Auditable Processes

Compliance Audits: Minimizing Fines Through Documentation

AI-driven Compliance Solutions for Enhanced Security


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There is not much I enjoy more than sitting down with one of the innovative thinkers in compliance, Carsten Tams to find out what is on his mind regarding compliance. Tom Fox recently had the opportunity to do so on the topic of making compliance training memorable. Over this short, five-part series, we will introduce the problem and challenges and then provide you with four proven strategies for success in your compliance training.
In this concluding Episode 5, we discuss how making ethics and compliance training playful can enhance learning.
Our learning brain likes games. When people shift into a playful state of mind, they immerse themselves more deeply into the learning activity. Their mood brightens, their mind opens up, and they are intensely focused and more receptive to new information. Playful learning supports a deeper understanding of concepts, better recall of knowledge, and better transfer of skills to novel problems.
They explore the concept of the ‘Magic Circle’ in gaming, which engenders an immersive, playful state of mind that fosters openness and engagement. By employing game-based learning experiences like the ‘Ethics Kit Find Your Path’ card game, the discussion showcases how ethical scenarios can be addressed in an interactive, fun way.
Through the use of commitment, action, and resource cards, employees engage in collaborative problem-solving related to their organization’s ethical dilemmas. The episode emphasizes the importance of experiential, social, and strength-based learning, arguing that an engaging user experience (UX) in training not only makes learning enjoyable but also more effective in reinforcing ethical behaviors within organizations.
Highlights and Key Issues Discussed:

Introducing Playful Learning in Ethics and Compliance

The Magic Circle: A Concept for Playful Learning

Implementing Playful Learning: The Ethics Kit Card Game

Benefits and Outcomes of Playful Learning Experiences

Expanding Playfulness Beyond Games: Engaging Training Delivery

Key Takeaways from the Series

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Suggested Readings

Zosh, J. M., Hopkins, E. J., Jensen, H., Liu, C., Neale, D., Hirsh-Pasek, K., Solis, S. L., & Whitebread, D. (2017). Learning through play: a review of the evidence (white paper). The LEGO Foundation, DK.

Parker, Rachel & Thomsen, Bo & Berry, Amy. (2022). Learning Through Play at School – A Framework for Policy and Practice. Frontiers in Education. 7. 10.3389/feduc.2022.751801.


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There is not much I enjoy more than sitting down with one of the innovative thinkers in compliance, Carsten Tams to find out what is on his mind regarding compliance. I recently had the opportunity to do so on the topic of making compliance training memorable. Over this short five-part series we will introduce the problem and challenges and then provide you with four proven strategies for success in your compliance training. In this Episode 4, we discuss making learning social and collaborative so that learners work together to search for understanding, meaning, or solutions.
Social learning refers to learning with each other, from each other, and about each other. Social Learning Theory tells us that a lot of learning consist of observing and emulating others. Collaborative learning also affords participants with the opportunity to gain unique insights and skills. Cooperative learning allows participants to develop their social-emotional and interpersonal skills. They can practice ethical voice, simply by discussing an ethical situation with each other. 
Tom and Carsten explore the concept of social learning, referencing theories by Lev Vygotsky on social constructivism and Albert Bandura on vicarious learning and self-efficacy, to explain how behaviors and ethical values are acquired through social interaction. They emphasize that learning ethics and compliance can be more effective in a social context, whether it is through discussing ethical dilemmas, observing others' behaviors, or learning from shared experiences. The dialogue also touches on the importance of building social capital through ethical discussions, which helps in crafting solutions to ethical challenges as a team. Furthermore, they argue that every aspect of work has an ethical dimension and that recognizing the ethical implications of seemingly minute actions can significantly contribute to an organization's ethical resilience. The episode concludes with anticipation for the next episode focusing on making compliance training fun.
 Highlights and Key Issues Discussed
·      Introduction to Social Learning in Ethics and Compliance
·      Exploring Social Learning Theory
·      The Impact of Social Learning on Ethical Behavior
·      Social Learning's Role in Organizational Culture
·      Practical Examples of Social Learning in Action
·      Deep Dive into Safety and Ethics in the Workplace 
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Articles and Books
·      Boyd, R., Richerson, P. J., & Henrich, J. (2011). The cultural niche: Why social learning is essential for human adaptation. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 108(Supplement_2), 10918–10925. doi:10.1073/pnas.1100290108
·      Reed, M., Evely, A. C., Cundill, G., Fazey, I., Glass, J., Laing, A., Newig, J., Parrish, B., Prell, C., Raymond, C., & Stringer, L. C. (2010). What is social learning? Ecology and Society, 15(4), [r1]. 
·      Marjan Laal, Seyed Mohammad Ghodsi, Benefits of collaborative learning, Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, Volume 31, 2012, Pages 486-490, ISSN 1877-0428, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2011.12.091.
·      Bandura, A. (1977). Social learning theory. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. 
·      Bauman, Z. (2000). Special essay. Am I my brother’s keeper? European Journal of Social Work, 3(1), 5–11. doi:10.1080/714052807
 
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There is not much I enjoy more than sitting down with one of the innovative thinkers in compliance, Carsten Tams to find out what is on his mind regarding compliance. I recently had the opportunity to do so on the topic of making compliance training memorable. Over this short five-part series we will introduce the problem and challenges and then provide you with four proven strategies for success in your compliance training. In this Episode 3, we discuss the concept of experiential learning as a gamechanger to enhance overall learning scope, motivation, retention and transfer; emphasizing its importance over conventional learning methods.
Experiential learning means learning by doing. When we are passive learners in front of a screen, clicking on the forward button or checking boxes, learning remains shallow. Experiential ethics learning is not simply about feeding abstract information about an ethics topic into learners’ minds. It is instead about the tight coupling of thinking with doing. An experiential learning activity is about posing a problem that is relevant to the learner. It is then up to the learner to tap into their existing knowledge, to use their ingenuity and creative problem-solving skills to find a feasible solution for the problem at hand.  
Using practical examples, Carsten explains how experiential learning engages learners in problem-solving and hands-on experiences, leading to better retention and application of knowledge. They explore the historical roots of the concept, drawing from thinkers like Aristotle, Confucius, John Dewey, and modern cognitive research. The discussion also covers ways to implement experiential learning in organizational settings, addressing potential concerns about documenting these methods for regulatory compliance.
Highlights and Key Issues Discussed 
·      Introduction to Experiential Learning in Compliance and Ethics Training
·      Exploring the Basics of Experiential Learning
·      Applying Experiential Learning in Compliance and Ethics
·      Historical Context and Theoretical Foundations of Experiential Learning
·      Practical Implementation and Documentation for Compliance Professionals
 Resources
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For Additional Reading

·      Dewey, J. (1938). Experience and education. New York: Simon and Schuster.
·      Kolb, D.A. (2015). Experiential Learning: Experience as the Source of Learning and Development, 2nd Ed. New York, NY: Pearson.
·      Burch, G. F., Giambatista, R., Batchelor, J. H., Burch, J. J., Hoover, J. D., & Heller, N. A. (2019). A Meta‐Analysis of the Relationship Between Experiential Learning and Learning Outcomes. Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education, 17(3), 239–273. doi:10.1111/dsji.12188
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