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Ethics Embedded
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A workshop with a major division of one of the world's largest multinational corporations to guide their vision of embedding an ethical culture and improving sustainable profitability.
ONE OF THE MOST WELL-KNOWN global manufacturing & engineering corporations wished to create an ethical culture as the core of their long-term success. A code of conduct already existed, that employees signed up to worldwide. The organisation had a structure for ethical compliance but the CEO felt they needed something much more compelling than a tick-box exercise that can be circumvented.
LeaderShape Global facilitated a workshop for the senior leadership team, during a forum convened in the UK. LeaderShape's John Knights and Greg Young asked, "Why do you think being ethical is important for your company?" The senior leadership team of 16 world-wide executives were keen to explore if and how developing an ethical culture could both drive and live in harmony with sustainable profitability and overall success. Listen to how the conversation developed by clicking on the image below.
The list of 13 values that emerged included:
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To create trust with our stakeholders to help overcome barriers
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To create a safe environment
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To attract and retain good people ....
Read more here about how LeaderShape Global helped the senior team uncover an understanding of the business benefits behind each ethical concept.
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Women in Construction & Engineering (WICE)
THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR plays an important role in economic growth. However, despite women's growing role as decision-makers and buyers, women represent only 11% of the construction workforce in the UK.
LeaderShape CEO, Greg Young, is delighted to help break down barriers and build new heights as a judge for the European Women In Construction and Engineering awards. He will be available to meet at the Judging Day Forum,
Thursday 21st April
or the Awards Dinner
Thursday 19th May
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here
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Do Entrepreneurs need Empathy to be Successful (and how is this different from Sympathy)?
LeaderShape Chairman, John Knights' contention is that any entrepreneur can reach greater success if they possess a good level of empathy, particularly in the 21
st century. Read his
thought-leading article here.
John brings his expertise and Global business perspectives to
Venturefest Oxford, a
showcase for the best of innovation
Wednesday 29th June, at the King's Centre, OX2 0ES.
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