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What you'll learn on this podcast episode Mobile devices influence nearly every aspect of our lives, including how we learn and process information. So, it’s no surprise that mobile is only becoming more important to ethics and compliance programs—especially when it comes to meeting employees where they are. LRN’s 2022 Ethics & Compliance Program Effectiveness Report confirms this. But how can organizations ensure that they are integrating effective mobile E&C solutions? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Carolyn Grace, content writer and podcast co-producer, talks with de Guise Vaillancourt, a lead project manager at LRN who specializes in mobile app development. Listen in as the two discuss how mobile solutions enhance E&C program effectiveness and what mobile considerations E&C professionals should take for the year ahead. To learn more, download the 2022 E&C Program Effectiveness Report.   Featured Guest: de Guise Vaillancourt de Guise Vaillancourt is a lead project manage

What you'll learn in this podcast episode Can we make diversity matter to everyone? If so, how can we overcome resistance to dealing with tough topics like racism and gender equality and really change people’s behavior? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Jen Uner talks with Senior Instructional Designer Felicity Duncan about a new LRN learning model and how it can drive behavior change to support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Listen in as the two discuss effective DEI training as well as Felicity’s recent work on the new LRN DEI Program, a comprehensive learning campaign that includes a range of essential microlearning assets.   Additional resources: LRN’s DEI Program provides companies with a multi-faceted training solution—a ready-to-deploy learning campaign with curriculums, asset packs, and customizable courses, plus the option to add bespoke content, learner experiences, and communications campaigns developed in association with LRN’s E&C experts. You can preview some of

What you'll learn in this podcast episode The world of data privacy and protection continues to evolve at a rapid pace. From the growing number of US states adopting privacy laws to the growing list of rulings under GDPR, the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, it’s a lot to keep track of. What can organizations do better to adapt to these regulatory shifts and adopt a greater culture of privacy? In this episode of LRN’s Principled Podcast, host Aitken Thompson talks with Andrew Lachman, the head of legal and data protection officer at Contentstack, about data privacy and protection and how to create a privacy culture in the modern workplace. Learn how you can get involved in today’s conversations around data privacy and protection with these organizations mentioned: The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Future of Privacy Forum TechGC   Featured Guest: Andrew Lachman Andrew Lachman has nearly 19 years of experience in privacy space, having founded the privacy practices committee

What you'll learn on this podcast episode A code of conduct is your organization’s character and culture written down. It articulates who you are, what you believe, and why you are in business. It also provides a reference for all stakeholders. A reference into what your organization values, and how you live those values. But how do you design and implement a code that communicates effectively? What does “good” look like when it comes to codes of conduct? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Jen Uner speaks with Senior E&C Advisor Jim Walton about LRN’s new Code of Conduct Report, which presents a set of best practices in code design and implementation. Listen in as the two unpack the report’s insights from nearly 150 codes of conduct deployed by companies around the world—including codes from 3M, General Motors, and Imperial Brands.   Get a free copy of the 2022 LRN Code of Conduct Report today.   Featured guest: Jim Walton Jim Walton is a member of LRN’s Ethics & Compliance Advisory Servi

What you'll learn in this podcast episode Trust is foundational to business and society, so much so that the global public relations firm Edelman releases an extensive annual survey covering whom and what the public trusts. However, their 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals a concerning insight: people are increasingly more inclined to distrust than trust. In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Emily Miner explores key findings from the 2022 report, “A Cycle of Distrust,” with David M. Bersoff, Head of Global Thought Leadership Research at Edelman Data and Intelligence. Listen in as the two discuss what drives trust, why public trust in certain institutions is eroding, and how businesses can help rebuild trust moving forward.   Additional resources: Get a copy of the 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer. Read our blog post on takeaways from this year’s report.   Featured guest: David M. Bersoff, Ph.D. David oversees Edelman Data & Intelligence’s (DxI) global Thought Leadership research including the ann

What you'll learn in this podcast episode Is trust the ultimate currency of stakeholder capitalism? If so, how can corporate leaders create a culture of trust inside and outside of their organizations? In the final episode of season 7 on the Principled Podcast, host Jen Uner talks about the role of values in building organizational trust—and frameworks to help you get there—with LRN Director of Advisory Services Emily Miner. You can listen to the other season 7 episodes mentioned in this discussion here: How values inform decisions: Unpacking the role of the CECO Trust is at stake, and other insights from Edelman's 2022 Trust Barometer You can access other materials mentioned in the discussion here: Aspen Ideas Fest panel discussion with Ellen McGirt Corteva case study LRN Benchmark of Ethical Culture   Featured guest: Emily Miner Emily Miner is the Director of Advisory Services at LRN’s Ethics & Compliance Advisory practice. She counsels executive leadership teams on how to actively shape and manage th

What you'll learn in this podcast episode It’s generally accepted that effective E&C programs are based on values as well as rules. But applying those values to real-life situations can be difficult. This has been particularly true during the pandemic, as organizations make hard decisions in many instances and chief ethics and compliance officers play a key role in guiding those efforts. How can values help CECOs sustain ethical performance—and even excel—in the face of such change and adversity? In this episode of LRN’s Principled Podcast, host Susan Divers talks with Scott Sullivan, Chief Integrity & Compliance Officer at Newmont Corporation, and Joe Henry, who just retired as US Compliance Officer at Braskem. Listen in as they discuss the difficult choices they faced in providing moral leadership in their organizations—how those choices were made, by whom, and what the examples say about the role of the CECO.   Principled Podcast Show Notes [1:58] - Scott’s role as the CECO at Newmont Corporation,

What you'll learn in this podcast episode Good training is not quick to create. It takes time, effort, and years of instructional design experience. And too often, best-in-class training gets derailed by inadequate communications. An effective, attention-grabbing communications strategy is just as important as the quality of the learning itself. How can companies ensure that they’re designing training and communications that produce positive learning experiences and—ultimately—business outcomes? In this episode of LRN’s Principled Podcast Damien DeBarra, leader of Curriculum Design and Communications Strategy at LRN, and Tomaso Manca, learning director at LRN, discuss the importance of intentional curriculum design when developing corporate onboarding. Listen as the two talk about what best practices organizations should consider in their approach.   Principled Podcast Show Notes [1:28] - What is meant by the idea of campaigns, not courses? [3:47] - Best practices for incentivizing learners. [6:11] - The bene

What you'll learn in this podcast episode According to LRN’s 2022 E&C Program Effectiveness Report, 56% of the respondents said that integrating major program elements into a mobile app was a high priority for them this year. But what does a “good” mobile solution look like? And how can you ensure it strikes the right balance of meeting compliance needs while creating an engaging—and helpful—user experience? In this episode of LRN’s Principled Podcast, Carolyn Grace, content writer and podcast co-producer, discusses E&C mobile solutions with María Fernanda Castañeda Zavala, the ethics and compliance manager at Hershey. Listen in as they explore how Hershey leveraged a mobile app to enhance the components, capabilities, and overall brand of their E&C program.   Featured Guest:  María Fernanda Castañeda Zavala serves as the Ethics and Compliance Manager for The Hershey Company. She is responsible for driving the ethics and compliance program effectiveness and awareness across the company. She leads

What you'll learn in this podcast episode Over the last 20 years, codes of conduct have undergone an evolution. Originally written as textbook-sized rulebooks, codes now seek to be visually engaging, readable, and useful guides to employees to help them do the right thing. And rather than covering all manner of what you can and cannot do, today’s codes aim to illustrate values-based principles of what you should and should not do. But these changes are no small task. How can organizations ensure they are designing and implementing their codes to deliver effective and meaningful change? In this episode of LRN’s Principled Podcast, Senior E&C Advisor Jim Walton talks about code reinvention with Carmen Jandacek, the Director of Ethics and Total Rewards at Arizona Public Service (). Listen in as the two discuss how APS reinvented their code of conduct to better reflect their organization’s culture, values, and employee experiences.   Principled Podcast Show Notes [2:02] - Carmen shares about her career backgr

What you'll learn in this podcast episode With increasing demands from institutional investors, employees, consumers, and shareholders around ESG priorities, how are company boards assuring that they are shaping business strategy to be responsive to these expectations? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames, partner at Tapestry Networks, explores the role of boards in bringing a strategic mindset to advancing ESG issues with Virginia Addicott, former president and CEO of FedEx Custom Critical and board member of both CDW Corporation and Element Fleet Management. Listen in as the two discuss how the board’s own diversity can humanize the elements of creating sustainable corporate cultures and creating meaningful organizational change.   Featured Guest: Virginia Addicott Virginia Addicott recently retired as president and CEO of FedEx Custom Critical®, a leading North American expedited freight carrier located in Green, Ohio. Virginia joined FedEx Custom Critical in 1986 and quickl

What you'll learn in this podcast episode As the business world makes an overdue shift from shareholder to stakeholder capitalism, is it possible that we will see an erosion of innovation? How does a company’s purpose impact its success? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, LRN Chief Advisory Officer Ty Francis MBE talks about how corporate purpose and stakeholder capitalism fuel innovation with Mark R. Hatch, CEO of clean energy startup SiLi-ion, Inc., an instigator of the maker movement with the founding of TechShop, author of The Maker Movement Manifesto and The Maker Revolution, and researcher on the influence of “organizational purpose” on innovation and business transformation at Pepperdine University. Mark has dedicated his career to educating the business community on innovation and advanced manufacturing and has spoken at the White House on these topics. Listen in as the two discuss what it means to help people—and companies—around the world do the right thing.   Featured Guest: Mark Hatch Mark

What you'll learn in this podcast episode The world of data privacy and protection continues to evolve at a rapid pace. From the growing number of US states adopting privacy laws to the growing list of rulings under GDPR, the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, it’s a lot to keep track of. What can organizations do better to adapt to these regulatory shifts and adopt a greater culture of privacy? In this episode of LRN’s Principled Podcast, host Aitken Thompson talks with Andrew Lachman, the head of legal and data protection officer at Contentstack, about data privacy and protection and how to create a privacy culture in the modern workplace.    Learn how you can get involved in today’s conversations around data privacy and protection with these organizations mentioned:  The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)  Future of Privacy Forum  TechGC    Featured Guest: Andrew Lachman Andrew Lachman has nearly 19 years of experience in privacy space, having founded the privacy practices com

What you'll learn in this podcast episode A code of conduct is your organization’s character and culture written down. It articulates who you are, what you believe, and why you are in business. It also provides a reference for all stakeholders. A reference into what your organization values, and how you live those values. But how do you design and implement a code that communicates effectively? What does “good” look like when it comes to codes of conduct? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Jen Uner speaks with Senior E&C Advisor Jim Walton about LRN’s new Code of Conduct Report, which presents a set of best practices in code design and implementation. Listen in as the two unpack the report’s insights from nearly 150 codes of conduct deployed by companies around the world—including codes from 3M, General Motors, and Imperial Brands.   Featured guest: Jim Walton Jim Walton is a member of LRN’s Ethics & Compliance Advisory Services Team – with over 25 years of professional experience in corp

What you'll learn in this podcast episode Although anti-corruption efforts have stagnated worldwide, human rights and democracy are under assault. Independent nonprofit Transparency International recently published its annual Corruption Perception Index, one of the most widely used indicators of corruption globally. Its 2021 analysis shows that protecting human rights is crucial in the fight against corruption. So, how can organizations help? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, Yoab Bitran, Head of LRN’s Latin America business, talks about key findings from the 2021 report with Delia Ferreira, Chair of Transparency International. Listen in as the two discuss how business leaders around the world can step up to help combat corruption.   Principled Podcast shownotes [2:07] - Delia Ferreira explains the work of Transparency International and the corruption perception index (CPI).  [6:14] - The factors influencing Russia’s score on the CPI and how it may be affected by the war.  [9:43] - Which countries in

What you'll learn in this podcast episode Can we make diversity matter to everyone? If so, how can we overcome resistance to dealing with tough topics like racism and gender equality and really change people’s behavior? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Jen Uner talks with Senior Instructional Designer Felicity Duncan about a new LRN learning model and how it can drive behavior change to support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Listen in as the two discuss effective DEI training as well as Felicity’s recent work on the new LRN DEI Program, a comprehensive learning campaign that includes a range of essential microlearning assets.   Additional resources: LRN’s new DEI Program provides companies with a multi-faceted training solution—a ready-to-deploy learning campaign with curriculums, asset packs, and customizable courses, plus the option to add bespoke content, learner experiences, and communications campaigns developed in association with LRN’s E&C experts. You can preview some

What you'll learn in this podcast episode   Stories of compliance failures aren’t strangers to news outlets or entertainment networks. But while the circumstances can make for great media headlines, what is arguably more interesting is watching how those companies respond. In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Emily Miner is joined by Carlos Villagrán Muñoz, Gerente de Compliance (Director of Compliance) at CMPC. Listen in as the two discuss how, over the past decade, CMPC has sought to not just recover from a significant compliance failure, but rebuild—stronger—by focusing on ethics, culture, and values. Principled Podcast shownotes [2:50] - Carlos briefs listeners on his company, CMPC. [3:53] - Describing the collusion scheme involving CMPC which took place in the early 2000s [8:03] - The potential root causes which can motivate people to commit fraudulent acts. [14:10] - How has CMPC sought to rebuild stronger in the aftermath of this misconduct case [16:13] - The role of ethics and compliance at

What you'll learn in this podcast episode What does it look like to navigate and excel in today’s business and legal worlds as a woman of color, and how does having an E&C background impact that experience? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, LRN Strategic Communications Director Jen Uner talks with Nadine Jones, General Counsel of Kuehne + Nagel USA and co-founder of The Initiative: Advancing the Blue and Black Partnership, an organization born in the weeks following the murder of George Floyd. Listen in as the two discuss Nadine’s professional path, her productive approach to activism, the value of DEI programs in the workplace, and her advice for E&C professionals advancing their own careers.    Additional resources: LRN’s new DEI Program provides companies with a multi-faceted training solution—a ready-to-deploy learning campaign with curriculums, asset packs, and customizable courses, plus the option to add bespoke content, learner experiences, and communications campaigns developed in ass

What you'll learn in this podcast episode: DEI impacts nearly every aspect of a business. It touches hiring and training efforts, policies and procedures, and even influences company culture and performance. LRN’s 2022 Ethics & Compliance Program Effectiveness Report found that 76% of high-impact E&C programs will be prioritizing DEI initiatives in the coming year. So, how can organizations ensure that their efforts are effective and meaningful? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, Dr. Arieana Thompson hosts a conversation about DEI with Dr. Laura Heron, a chartered occupational psychologist and advocate for inclusion in the workplace. Listen in as the two discuss how businesses can develop an organizational perspective on DEI, and what creating a culture of acceptance and fairness looks like in today’s world of on-site, hybrid, and remote work.   Additional resources: LRN’s new DEI Program provides companies with a multi-faceted training solution—a ready-to-deploy learning campaign with curr

Abstract: Trust is foundational to business and society, so much so that the global public relations firm Edelman releases an extensive annual survey covering whom and what the public trusts. However, their 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals a concerning insight: people are increasingly more inclined to distrust than trust. In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Emily Miner explores key findings from the 2022 report, “A Cycle of Distrust,” with David M. Bersoff, Head of Global Thought Leadership Research at Edelman Data and Intelligence. Listen in as the two discuss what drives trust, why public trust in certain institutions is eroding, and how businesses can help rebuild trust moving forward.   What You’ll Learn on This Episode: [1:59] - David explains the Edelman Trust Barometer. [3:35] - Why business was voted the most trusted institution for the second year in a row compared to government, media and NGOs. [11:41] - The increased engagement of businesses on important global issues. [14:35]