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Ethics in the Real World 2024

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4.00 Credits

Member Price $159

Non-Member Price $209

Overview

An innovative and interactive session that taps the areas of neuroscience, psychology and biology to understand how science, emotion and ethical decision-making interact. Instead of critiquing how our minds are supposed to work, this session delves into the fascinating world of how our minds work when we face complex problems where a `best choice“ doesn’t seem to exist. The talk will also explore why ethical codes have often failed and how to improve individual and organizational ethical reasoning.

Highlights

  • Why model codes of ethics fail
  • The science behind organizations "Ethical DNA"
  • Understanding the psychology behind "Tone at the Top"
  • The interaction between critical thinking and ethics
  • Breaking myths about motivation related to decision-making
  • Ethical decision-making under pressure
  • Are ethics and morals "fixed" or can we learn to improve

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

CPAs, analysts, auditors, governance and compliance professionals, as well as executives, policymakers and other decision makers interested in having a deeper understanding of ethical reasoning.

Objectives

  • Determine 3 common errors made by executives regarding Tone at the Top
  • Recognize 2 common myths about motivation related to ethical decisions
  • Identify at least 2 reasons why codes of ethics can fail

Preparation

None

Leader(s):

Leader Bios

Toby Groves, Owner, Groves Research and Consulting

Toby Groves is a cognitive scientist and speaker on expert judgment and critical thinking, known for delivering unconventional talks that engage audiences in dramatic, live experiments. He teaches professionals how to tap hidden networks that maximixe their powers of sound reasoning. A popular speaker amongst government, academics and private organizations, Groves serves professionals that provide society’s most critical services including audit, intelligence, investigative, medical, financial and legal communities.
Trained in a unique combination of forensic psychology and forensic accounting, Groves is a doctoral level researcher in cognitive psychology. His commentary and stories have been featured on media outlets such as NPR, numerous professional journals, and is studied by leading researchers and business schools around the world.

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Non-Member Price $209

Member Price $159