EDC recognizes the fact that greater self-awareness leads to more consistent ethical practice and therefore superior business results. With that in mind, all of our ethics programs are designed to help align the identity and values of the individual with the identity and values of the organization. This alignment always leads to higher levels of engagement, which raises standards and drives performance.

Half-Day Seminar:
“DECISION THEATER 2010:
THE ETHICAL PARALLEL UNIVERSE”

What happens to normal, values-driven individuals when they are put under immense pressure to deliver critical business results? At what point do human beings opt for the personal pain of ethical compromise in order to avoid the public pain of professional failure? What are the dangers of ethical justification? How can we avoid the traps that are set for us, and the ones we set for ourselves? These are just some of the questions that are both asked and answered in this remarkable three-dimensional module about ethical standards and intense pressure. Mariko, Martha and George get caught in a trap of their own making with no way out, until Martha suggests a solution that is feasible, but is also less than ethical. We then see the parallel universe played out on the stage: What happens if they make the unethical choice, and what are the consequences if they don’t? You will be fascinated by both the dramatic scenes and also by the learning in this highly engaging, thought-provoking, interactive and theatrical session.

Basic Cost: $4995.00

Decisions based on values are an integral part of any business. “Lessons in Ethics” looks at both the human and organizational cost of making specific value-based decisions. Three dramatic scenes illustrate three dilemmas focusing on product safety, sexual harassment, and an aging workforce. Understanding the inevitable conflict between human interests and business interests is the key take-away in this fascinating and engaging module. Other take-aways include setting an ethical tone, mitigating ethical risk, the mindset of ethical weakness, and creating and maintaining a culture of openness.

Basic Cost: $3995.00

Ethical clarity in any organization begins with clearly defined governing principles supported by a clearly defined ethical approach. “Real Life Drama” helps organizations develop greater ethical clarity by examining the specific circumstances in which ethical compromise can occur. Four different theatrical scenes highlight specific issues in four separate categories: 1) Charging Practices & Expense Accounts 2) Conflict of Interest 3) Product or Process Quality 4) Information Integrity. Each fully realized theatrical scenario focuses on the pressures and circumstances that can cause ethical failure. Other key take-aways: Enhanced communication skills, dissemination of information, positive and constructive feedback, anticipating issues and conflict, shared decision-making.

Basic Cost: $5995.00