A one-day workshop
Every time a human being makes a decision and acts in a certain way, he or she is making an ethical decision. This decision is based upon all of their learning to that point in their lifetime and will be influenced by both the principles that they hold and the situation within which they find themselves.
To understand ethics and our own ethical perspectives we therefore need to be faced with situations where we are required to make decisions. We then need to allow ourselves the time and space to step back and consider how and why we reached such decisions.
Do we really believe in promoting an ethical culture, or do we just want to paint a personal and organisational picture for others to observe?
- Consider a breadth of ethical considerations and challenge many personal and business ethical norms
- Consider how and why we and others react and behave in the way we do
- Place this thinking within the differing forces of beliefs, emotion, expectations and prescription
Session outline
This is an indicative agenda – a starting point for a conversation with you. The consultant will be happy to tailor the content and the structure to your precise requirements.
1. What do we mean by ethics?
- More than just a word
- How can they behave in that way?
2. The human dilemma
- Principles and expectations
- Situation, circumstance and reaction
- What is a board?
3. Personal ethics
- Am I a good driver?
- Do I trust other people, and do they trust me?
4. Business ethics
- Organisational norms and culture
- Identifying the drivers
5. Financial ethics
- Understanding the concept of ‘true and fair’
- Satisfying diverse stakeholders
6. Building an ethics code
- Ownership, passion and determination
- Establishing real-world parameters
7. Openness, integrity and accountability
- People will always be people
- Working for the greater good
