Big Names, Big Ideas Headline Georgia State University's Center for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility June Ethics Training Seminar
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—Unique Day-Long Seminar Teaches Techniques Designed to Drive Ethical Performance—
WHO: GSU's Robinson College of Business' Center for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility
WHAT: A full day of interactive sessions led by top executives from Atlanta's leading employers. Each will explore today's most effective ethics practices via demonstrations of creative simulations, training techniques and employee engagement methods. Program highlights include:
- Trends in Training: Changing Methods for Changing Times
An informal panel discussion featuring Mark Snyderman, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, The Coca-Cola Company; Tom Butz, SVP, Compliance & Ethics, Georgia Pacific LLC; and Mark Burns, Global Compliance & Ethics Coordinator, UPS.
- Manager-Led Ethics & Compliance Discussions
A demonstration of AGL Resources' Character Matters program, an innovative corporate initiative that encourages managers/supervisors to discuss Code of Conduct-related matters with their employees. Program case studies and materials shared by Anne Tkacs, Executive Director, Compliance & Ethics, AGL Resources.
- Addressing Fear of Retaliation to Ensure an Open and Trusting Culture
Learn from Georgia Power's training strategy to drive ethical performance and create an open and trusting culture by reducing employee fear of retaliation. Led by Georgia Power's Dr. Shelton J. Goode.
- How to "Market" Ethics to Baby Boomers, Gen Xers and Gen Ys in Your Workplace
Hildebrand Creative, an industry leader in ethics training technology, will lead a live demonstration of a highly innovative program.
- Understanding the Hidden Thinking Biases that Can Undermine Training
Dr. Steve Olson, Associate Director of The Center for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility, will discuss the latest research as well as demonstrate the scientifically based tools of ExperiencePoint.
- Training & Trust: Workplace Ethics in a New Light
Dr. John Knapp, Director of The Center for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility, will address "best practices/best approaches" in managing workplace ethics.
- Outcome Assessment: What Counts as Success in Ethics Training?
Ethics training can yield demonstrable results. Learn what expectations are reasonable. Learn why training must be an integral component of a company's overall ethics program. John Truslow, ethics program manager with XO Communications, will lead the session. Truslow was formerly a researcher with the Ethics Resource Center in Washington, D.C. WHEN: June 12, 2008 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Registration deadline: June 6
WHERE: Loudermilk Center | 40 Courtland Street | (404) 507-1690 | Directions
MEDIA ACCESS: Open
Take-away materials provided. Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.
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The largest business school in the South and part of a major research institution, the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University is located in Atlanta, an epicenter of business and a gateway to the world. With programs on four continents and students from 150 countries, the College is both worldwide and world class. Its part-time MBA program is ranked number five in the nation and has been in the top 10 for 13 consecutive years. The College has 200 faculty, 7,400 students and 65,000 alumni. Noted for an emphasis on educating leaders, the Robinson College and Georgia State have produced more of Georgia's top executives with graduate degrees than any other school in the nation.
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