difficult to ascertain. Why? Because no matter the type, the format, the theories, the law, its interpretation, etc. it’s all about decreasing the odds of something happening, with no guarantees.
All the compliance training a company provides, can’t guarantee obedience , proper behavior or full understanding of all that is law. It’s all about odds. Likewise with ethics training, there can be no guarantees.
So what is the answer to make sure that the odds of decreasing possible compliance/ethics issues, continue to decrease?
In addition to training that is relevant, ongoing, multi-faceted and funded, one needs the expertise of those who train in compliance, as well as expertise of those who train in ethics. These need to be non-negotiables. What actions would support this approach to training? Maybe start with these.
1. Zero tolerance for illegal/unethical behavior.
2. Reward those who consistently model ethical behavior.
3. Actively support any employee that reports ethical/compliance violations without any retaliation.
4. Leaders most model the ethical behavior and attitudes, they expect of their employees.
5. The ethics training must be as important as the compliance training, regarding budgets, Board and C-Suite commitments, priorities, etc.
There are probably more, but for now, ask yourself, as you plan training for 2016 are these 6 points included in what is being planned or instituted?
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Like you, business ethics and ethical leadership expert, Frank Bucaro has seen the challenges and problems of corporate leadership, particularly over the past few years in regards to poor decision-making, SEC violations, and record breaking financial settlements in a number of different industries.
With over two decades of executive training, speaking, writing and with real life experiences, his view and approach to ethics in the workplace is uniquely different. He emphasizes that ethics is a moment-to-moment choice and has little to do with position, titles, personalities or education. Ethics is everybody’s responsibility from the top down.
His goal is to help organizations to:
a. Strengthen their ethics training initiatives in order to significantly decrease the odds of an ethical/compliance violation.
b. Energize, train and motivate employees to understand the value of consistent “high road” behavior as a business advantage.
c. Support individuals and thereby the organization by contributing to its success by quality, ongoing values based leadership development.
Frank is known for his very practical, slightly irreverent, yet somewhat humorous approach to ethics and leadership development. His conversational style and real life stories connect with his audience in a personal, intense and practical level.
Companies such as Bayer Healthcare, BP, ReMax International, EnMax Energy, Danone, etc. have partnered with Frank when they want to proactively stress the message, tools, insights and practical applications that good ethics IS good for business!
