In this session, we will delve into the importance of ethics in board conversations. Ethical considerations are crucial in ensuring that boards make decisions that are fair, transparent and in the best interest of all stakeholders.

We will explore key ethical principles and duties that should guide board discussions and decision-making processes.

Finally, we explore several ethical review exercises that dispose boards toward a posture of vigilence (over a posture of negligence).

Key Lesson Concepts:

• Importance of ethics in board conversations
• Key ethical principles for guiding board discussions
• Common ethical dilemmas and strategies for addressing them
• Risk-Readiness as a stress tester for values-driven decision making practices.

We will introduce the following exercises, inventories in this session:

• Compliance Review
• Risk Profile Review
• Crisis Response Playbook
• Conflict of Interest Planning
• ByLaws Reviews & Updating Processes
• Scenario Planning Practice

Disclaimer: This information is provided for instructional purposes and does not constitute legal, financial or human resource policy. Participants are instructed to obtain professional services to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws, organizational ethics and expectations.