Ethics in the Real World 2024

Overview

An innovative and interactive session that taps the areas of neuroscience, psychology and biology to understand how science, emotion and ethical decision-making interact. Instead of critiquing how our minds are supposed to work, this session delves into the fascinating world of how our minds work when we face complex problems where a `best choice“ doesn’t seem to exist. The talk will also explore why ethical codes have often failed and how to improve individual and organizational ethical reasoning.

Highlights

• Why model codes of ethics fail
• The science behind organizations "Ethical DNA"
• Understanding the psychology behind "Tone at the Top"
• The interaction between critical thinking and ethics
• Breaking myths about motivation related to decision-making
• Ethical decision-making under pressure
• Are ethics and morals "fixed" or can we learn to improve

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

CPAs, analysts, auditors, governance and compliance professionals, as well as executives, policymakers and other decision makers interested in having a deeper understanding of ethical reasoning.

Objectives

• Determine 3 common errors made by executives regarding Tone at the Top
• Recognize 2 common myths about motivation related to ethical decisions
• Identify at least 2 reasons why codes of ethics can fail

Preparation

None