
CEDR in Conversation with Fraser Simpson - Making 'Speak Up' Human
From The Better Conflicts Audio Experience by CEDR
May 15, 2024 · 30 min
About this episode
Fraser Simpson discusses the importance of fostering a 'speak up' culture within organizations to enhance well-being and belonging.
Fraser Simpson is Associate General Counsel - Ethics, Governance and Compliance at The Wellcome Trust, a large philanthropic foundation, based in London, that funds science to achieve global health outcomes. Part of his role with the Wellcome Trust is building a culture where people feel safe to 'speak up'. In this wide ranging conversation Fraser speaks with CEDR's Head of Marketing Ben Thomson about: Video Contents: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Fraser introduces himself 01:16 - What do we mean by 'speak up' culture? 02:26 - How 'speak up' can improve well-being and create a sense of belonging 03:48 - What are the consequences of getting it wrong and taking a policy led approach 05:56 - The importance of getting the buy-in from the top 07:28 - What are some of the barriers to people speaking up 09:08 - Is there a renewed interest in 'speak up' due to external societal issues 12:08 - Being proactive in approaching issues 12:46 - Opportunities that arise as a result of a 'speak up' culture 13:43 - Speak up should be part of a wider strategy 15:23 - How do you as part of the legal function work with the 'people' teams in the organisation ? 16:22 - What can people so straight away to make…
People in this episode
Guest: Fraser Simpson
Topics covered
- speak up culture
- well-being
- organizational culture
- leadership
- communication
Keywords
- ethics
- governance
- compliance
- The Wellcome Trust
Mentioned in this episode
Places: London
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