The Center for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility offers customized programs and seminars on a variety of topics to employers, professional associations and community organizations.  Most programs can be customized to the interests of the organization.  Popular topics include: Ethics for Managers 101 The Business Case for Business Ethics Corporate Self-Deception: Why Good Managers Sometimes Do Bad Things Religion in the Workplace: Emerging Issues for Employers Creating a Great Place to Work: The Ethical Challenges for Leaders Building a Better Code of Ethics Ethics Team Trivia: Understanding Employee Behavior The Skill and Will of Ethical Leadership Win All You Can: How Business Goals Shape Ethical Conduct Fishbanks Ltd.: A Business Simulation Illustrating Ethical Issues in Environmental Sustainability Measuring and Managing Corporate Reputation: The Ethical Imperative Character Education in Our Schools: Can it Make a Difference? Ethics Orientation Programs for State Government Appointees At the request of the Governor of Georgia, The Center for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility teamed up with Kennesaw State University to provide a series of Ethics Orientation Sessions to the state boards that oversee major governmental agencies and departments. The three-hour workshops focus on issues faced by public officials, principles of effective governance, and stewardship of the public trust. Over the last several years, many of the state's boards have received ethics training.  The training schedule included: 2007 - Georgia Department of Community Affairs; Georgia Regional Transportation Authority 2006 - Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority; Georgia Department of Economic Development; Georgia Department of Community Health; Georgia Department of Economic Development 2005 -  Georgia Council for the Arts; Georgia Department of Veterans Services; Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority; Georgia Professional Standards Commission; Georgia Regional Transportation Authority; Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission; Georgia Public Telecommunication Commission; Georgia World Congress Authority; Stone Mountain Memorial Association;  Georgia Forestry Commission; Georgia Board of Technical and Adult Education; Georgia Student Finance Commission; Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; Georgia Board of Pardons & Paroles; 2004 - University System of Georgia presidents' retreat; State of Georgia Board of Natural Resources; Georgia Board of Community Affairs; Georgia Board of Corrections; Georgia Board of Human Resources; Georgia Board of Juvenile Justice; Georgia Board of Transportation  Exemplary comments from board members attending these sessions:  "This discussion resulted in the commission having communication, a type we have not had, it was educational." "We needed to know the info discussed It allowed us to concentrate and focus on our roles and responsibilities and how to act in an ethical manner." "It was significant because I got to know my fellow board members more.  Leadership with ethics was clarified." "I was surprised by effectiveness of subject and presenters.  We are better off for this investment in board time and state resources.  Well Done!"  "I think the governor hit a home run by emphasizing and requiring these sessions." "Helped me realize we have to earn public trust again and again every day." "The entire drill was most stimulating and thought provoking." "Excellent!" Back to Top Examples of Other Organizations Served: Association of Internal Auditors Atlanta Board of Education Association of College Presidents Travel Industry Association International Ticketing Association Blue Cross and Blue Shield National Conference on Compliance and Ethics American Society for Training and Development United Parcel Service Management Retreat Risk and Insurance Management Society Buckhead Leadership National Communication Association Kennesaw State University Georgia Economic Developers Association Mentor Exchange, Inc/Georgia 100 Georgia Society of Association Executives National Society of Fund Raising Executives The Fielding Institute Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals Freelance Forum Leadership Gwinnett Institute of Management Accountants International Association of Exposition Managers The Pastoral Institute Georgia Conservancy Leadership Georgia Lee Hecht Harrison Leadership DeKalb Georgia Council for the Social Sciences Georgia-Pacific Corp. "Thank you so much for spending time with us during our Annual Department Meeting.  The Skill and Will of Ethical Conduct was not only a refreshing way to spend the morning, but an inspirational one as well.  We have received numerous comments from the department members who attended, and the consensus is that it was one of the most valuable and positive things we have done as a group."      - Joyce Hosking, UPS Corporate Compliance Department Back to Top Additional Comments from Seminar Participants: "Powerful! Extremely informative in a relatively short time span!" "I learned a lot." "Excellent presentations!" "I thought the subject was interesting, training employees on how conduct themselves to match corporate values." "Great session!" "All presenters were excellent; continuity excellent; handled interruptions beautifully." "Very informative, great materials given." "Insightful, thought-provoking guidance and reminders." "Warmth, humor, wisdom and important principles." "Very interesting topic.  I am looking forward to more ethical discussions!" "Excellent workshop; very informative."  "Very interesting session" "Great!  Really challenged long-held perceptions." "Fun, exciting and interesting food for thought." "Challenging thinking and fun at the same time." "This was great! The speakers were very knowledgeable and accessible. "What a wonderful resource!" "People noted on their evaluations that your presentation was thought-provoking and they would have liked to hear even more from you." "Your (seminar) made a big difference in the outcome of our next activity. The only thing that would have made that difference was the frame of mind we were in following your excellent presentation."   Also see the topics available through our speakers program.  To schedule a special program or workshop, or for more information, e-mail us or call  404-413-7420.   Back to Top