1. How get the multiple generations “on the same page” regarding ethics and ethical behavior?
This is the first time in American history we have now 5 generations in the workplace at the same time.
We have Boomers, Xers, Yers, Millenials and now the Digital Natives(those born from 1990).
Each of these generations have their own definition, perception, and application of what ethics is to them. The issues here are how does a company facilitate a process to help create a communal and collaborative “ethical foundation” based on the perceptions, wisdom and experiences of each generation.
2. Not what’s right vs. wrong but what is right vs. right.
Right vs. wrong is when a value has been violated/ignored. This becomes very obvious and ethically in a “no brainer,’ and easy to identify and resolve.
Right vs. right is when two core values come into conflict with each other. Now what do you do and how do you do it? This takes more than “basic” ethics training as there can be any number of variables that challenge not only the core values, but one’s approach to them.
This is key substantive ethics training, i.e. recognizing , knowing how and why to approach these and other tough issues that help take your company’s commitment to the next level in advanced ethics training.
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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!
