Using scenarios, engage in discussion around the ethical gray areas faced regularly by associations, their meetings departments and their business partners. Determine which steps should be taken to determine and encourage ethical behavior. Walk away with valuable knowledge to evaluate your policies, procedures, and practices.
Joan Eisenstodt, consultant & trainer, Eisenstodt Assocs., LLC
1. Connecting Great Ideas and Great People Learning Facilitator: Joan Eisenstodt, Eisenstodt Associates, LLC Industry Ethics: Right, Wrong or Gray? Monday, 17 August – 3:15 – 4:30 p.m.
2. Copyright These materials are copyrighted by Joan Eisenstodt and may be adapted for use in the context of planning meetings/events but may not be copied for distribution, nor copied to use without the express written permission of the author. Disclaimer: The handouts, visuals, and presentation are provided with the understanding that the presenter and sponsoring organization are not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or professional services through the distribution of the materials nor the presentation. If expert assistance is required, the services of a professional should be contracted.
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5. “ The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically... Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education. ” ~~ Martin Luther King Jr., Nobel Prize-winning 20th-century American civil rights leader
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10. “ It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.” ~~ Warren Buffet
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19. “ Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.” ~~ Oprah Winfrey
20. Contact Information Joan Eisenstodt Chief Strategist Eisenstodt Associates, LLC [email_address] 202.737.7890 http://twitter.com/joaneisenstodt SEE YOU NEXT YEAR! Annual Meeting & Expo August 21 - 24, 2010 Los Angeles, CA
21. Additional Scenarios These scenarios may be used in discussions among your staff or volunteer leadership. If used, the copyright must be maintained. SEE YOU NEXT YEAR! Annual Meeting & Expo August 21 - 24, 2010 Los Angeles, CA
22. Scenario: Inclusion In your presence, someone tells a joke using [race, sexual orientation, gender, age, national origin, religion…] as part of the punch line.
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24. Scenario: Commission You work on commission or are a vendor or a planner who does business with someone who does.) You’re not sure if all the commissions are disclosed.
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26. Scenario: Job Search Your office may be downsizing. You are looking for a new position and take a ‘sick day’ to interview.
