Location: Yorkdale Holiday Inn, Toronto
Pricing: $CDN 499 per registrant; $CDN 399 per person if three or more from one organization. This fee includes receipt of pre-read material, a Course Binder, the opportunity to discuss dilemmas and challenges at your workplace; and an in-depth program that starts with a breakfast, and includes a mid-morning health break, and ends with a buffet lunch.
Description:
There is a lot of media attention to, and literature about, corporate adaptation to climate change and companies management of their various business affairs in a responsible way. Reduce…. Reuse… recycle… sustainability plans… ethical supply chains… and the like. Businesses are putting in place monitoring and management systems to enhance their profits, better manage their environmental issues, and demonstrate leadership in the marketplace and the media. Doing so often allows them to build an organizational culture that improves employee job satisfaction and retention. Large publicly-traded businesses realize that there is a payback from investments in responsible practices, because 50-75 per cent of their market valuation may be in reputation and brand management.
What is much less clear is what should be the approach taken by hospitals, municipalities, school boards, food banks, universities and non-governmental organizations to this challenge. Who has this responsibility? Who is the internal champion? How do we take advantage of passionate employees who want us to lead—and to be seen to be leading? There is evidence that charities, food banks, municipalities and schools can enhance their bottom line by upgrading their commitments to sustainability.
- What is the goal of sustainability leadership
- What is the business case for organizing a state-of-the-art environmental program
- How will the use of ethical principles enhance “walking the talk” as distinct from just “talking the walk”
- How to sell the initiative at the Board
- How to stage the integration of environmental considerations and risk management into your programs, projects and activities
- Where to find support and resources—some answers will surprise you
- What kind of benefits exist for leadership on this matter within my sector
- What metrics are best to make the business case and monitor your progress
- What social media opportunities exist to enhance your organization’s reputation
- Board directors; Executive directors; and Environmental services managers
- Heads of operations in civil society organizations
- Services delivery and scheduling managers
- Program planning managers and officers in hospitals, school boards, food banks, universities and NGOs
- In training sustainability professionals
About David Nitkin
David is a rare breed in North America: a full-time organizational ethicist. He does original writing, teaching, consulting and research on ethical decision making, enhancing corporate social accountability, auditing, and reporting, and developing ethics assurance programs, including transparency, risk management, ethical management and “safe” partnering
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Yorkdale Holiday Inn, Toronto
Of our three levels of government, it is the local municipal level that merits the greatest level of trust in the minds of Canadians. While it makes sense that the most accessible, immediate tier which affects people’s lives is the most reputable, recent attitudinal surveys indicate that these respect levels are only “fair”, that trust levels vary between communities, and that overall understanding of which level of government does what is poor. This is despite the introduction of permissive legislation allowing municipalities to create accountability officers including integrity commissioners, ombudsmen, closed meeting investigators, and lobbyist registrars. Over thirty Ontario municipalities have created such officers within the last three years.
This course, Municipal Accountability, Transparency and Ethics Assurance, gives elected and appointed officials, as well as citizens groups and lobbyists, a clear picture of what are best practices—in integrity, in giving voice to taxpayers, in measuring and rewarding ethical governance, and in making service and infrastructure decisions. The approach is to look at everything from codes of conduct to transparency and accountability committees of Council, from tendering processes to whistle-blower protection and value for money auditing, What have been the successes, and what legislative changes and recommended, based on questions about the robustness or effectiveness of these services and practitioners.
Citizens expect honesty and transparency from their elected leaders and service and fairness from municipal staff. They express demand for better leadership, for more trustworthy behaviour from elected and appointed officials, Citizens are dismayed at juvenile, raucous or disrespectful conduct at meetings. They wonder about how open, transparent and honest civic administrators are.
Voting once every four years is insufficient to effect meaningful ethics oversight in municipal governance. Come hear perspectives from three administrative law, forensic accountant and ethicist experts about how to holistically recognize, induce and reinforce an ethical culture in municipal government. As part of EthicScan’s Ethical Leadership 2014 series, the participants will address a number of policies, tools and techniques that can enhance respectful discussion and ethical behaviour in Council, in Committees, and in boards, as well as integrity within the various programs administered by staff.
Your Investment: $499 per registrant; $399 per person if three or more from one organization. Registration fee, includes pre-read material, Course Binder, a full buffet lunch (noon-1:00 PM); a mid-morning health break; and an opportunity to schedule a follow-up workplace meeting within 5 weeks
About David Nitkin
David is a rare breed in North America: a full-time organizational ethicist. He does original writing, teaching, consulting and research on ethical decision making, enhancing corporate social accountability, auditing, and reporting, and developing ethics assurance programs, including transparency, risk management, ethical management and “safe” partneringAbout Earl Basse
Earl Basse is the President of Basse & Associates Inc. (BAI), a professional forensic investigation and corporate security firm focusing on protecting its clients’ business environment by integrating ethics and integrity into security and operational programs. Earl has been awarded a Fellowship by the Society of Management Accountants of Canada (FCMA), and has also received accreditations as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and a Risk Assessment Methodology for Critical Infrastructure professional. He brings with him a wealth of experience in law enforcement, forensic investigations, corporate security and business management. Earl’s utilization of his international network of professionals in the forensic and security industry is a value-added advantage for BAI’s clients.]]>
Yorkdale Holiday Inn, Toronto
Doing business with entities in other countries can be exciting and rewarding. However the initial stages of opening up a new overseas business relationship can be challenging. Do you know who you are really dealing with? Have you exposed your organization to unforseen risks that could have been avoided?
Even the most basic steps of due diligence will help to uncover unscrupulous business operators and con artists in foreign jurisdiction. In addition, supply chain, financing arrangements, and facilitation or agent payments may create considerable challenges. This session will give you a road map to conducting basic due diligence steps when developing overseas business relationships.
This interactive and intensive fundamentals full day course will employ case studies based on actual fraud cases where businesses were victimized by foreign “partners”.
Your Investment: $ 999 per registrant; $ 899 per person if three or more from one organization, which includes Registration fee includes pre-read material, A Course Binder, a full buffet lunch, and a morning and afternoon health break.
- Corruption of Foreign Officials Act (Canada)Foreign
- Corrupt Practices Act (USA)
- Frauds targeting Canadian business by foreigners
- Red flags of foreign based fraud
- Basic due diligence steps
- Where to get help
About Craig Hannaford
Craig has extensive experience in managing and investigating complex multi-faceted cases for both criminal prosecutions and civil proceedings; managing large groups of investigators and support personnel; conducting strategic reviews, risk management assessments and management plans; public speaking and lecturing experience both with the Government of Canada and the private sector (seminars, television, radio); forensic accounting; computer forensic services.]]>
Yorkdale Holiday Inn, Toronto
Over the past twenty-five years, there has been a steady succession of standards of corporate responsibility. This effort has resulted in over 2,300 enterprises globally who at least once report in some fashion or another on their social, ethical, environmental or governance responsibilities. A plethora of rating agencies, industry association standards, and auditor accreditation standards has been generated. Despite efforts by certain countries to mandate such reporting, those who expected a single universally-accepted accounting, auditing or reporting standard to emerge have been disappointed.
The approach in this participatory course Social and Ethical Accounting, Auditing and Reporting: ESG Metrics will be a mix of theory and practice. Throughout the day, the participants will examine a small number of existing reports in terms of their strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations for enhancement. The reports to be studied and peer-evaluated include a mix of ones selected by the instructor, ones recognized as exemplary from reviews on the Just Means and CSRWire web-sites, and reports pre-recommended by and brought to the class by registered attendees. Registrants can bring any report – including their own, if they choose– that they’d like reviewed in small working groups as well as participate in developing the accounting, auditing and reporting standards or criteria for that assessment.
- The history of social and ethical accounting, auditing and reporting;
- How to use a principles-based approach to select a standard;
- How to apply a principles-based approach to internal and external communications and reporting;
- How to prioritize internal and external requests for responsibility metrics information;
- What advice to give to senior management on accountability, transparency, reporting budgets and crisis management
About David Nitkin
David is a rare breed in North America: a full-time organizational ethicist. He does original writing, teaching, consulting and research on ethical decision making, enhancing corporate social accountability, auditing, and reporting, and developing ethics assurance programs, including transparency, risk management, ethical management and “safe” partneringYorkdale Holiday Inn, Toronto
Your Investment: $CDN 499 per registrant; $CDN 399 per person if three or more registrants come from one organization, Fee includes full buffet lunch, pre-reading material, a morning and an afternoon health break, and a Course Binder.
Many organizations, in both the public and private sector, are required to conduct investigations, be they internal or external in nature. It is not a question “if” an investigation will be required but “when?” Organizations must have access to people with the skills to conduct a fair, impartial and efficient investigation. The focus is on collecting the needed information in the least disruptive manner as possible.
- Reasons to conduct an investigation.
- Legal considerations
- Preparation of an investigative plan
- Conducting effective interviews
- Documentary evidence
- Sources of information
- Electronic evidence considerations
- Field investigations
- Reporting
About Craig Hannaford
Craig has extensive experience in managing and investigating complex multi-faceted cases for both criminal prosecutions and civil proceedings; managing large groups of investigators and support personnel; conducting strategic reviews, risk management assessments and management plans; public speaking and lecturing experience both with the Government of Canada and the private sector (seminars, television, radio); forensic accounting; computer forensic services.
About John Reid
John Reid, an articulate peace officer, recently retired as Superintendent by rank, and lawyer with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, is results orientated with a diverse background from complex investigations in white collar crime and internal affairs to managing a national witness protection program to sitting as Director and Chair of internal discipline and performance boards. Major strengths include integrity, planning and organization, problem solving, negotiations and a dedicated work ethic.Yorkdale Holiday Inn, Toronto
Two out of three public-private sector and public-public sector strategic alliances fail. While the reasons are many, the principal obstacles are often rooted in large cultural differences of organizations involved. The two experienced EthicScan instructors offering this course use a variety of checklists, case studies and best practice suggestions to help you understand and navigate this “mine field”.
Enter the coupon code “2013cbsrsmile” if you are a member of CBSR – Canadian Business for Social Responsibility.
- Learn how to determine and calculate a value and values proposition so that your organization can move beyond mere transaction relationships
- Understand the range of, and differences between, such relationship types as sponsorships, partnerships, strategic alliances, joint ventures and collaborations
- Gain confidence in your understanding of construction of management plans, negotiation and business plans, and opportunity-cost analyses
- Gain a richer perspective on the variety of ways of assessing risk—not only avoidance but also when and where it is appropriate to share, reduce, or accept/embrace risk
- Use case studies to develop appropriate communications strategies to sell prospective alliances inside and outside your organization
- Offer practical ideas about how media and social media partnerships can be used to further your advertising, marketing and promotion objectives
- Enhance awareness of the risks and ethical dilemmas that could arise in developing and implementing relationship initiatives
About Marie-Claude Boudreau
Depuis 2004, Marie-Claude Boudreau a accompli divers mandats en tant que consultante, conférencière et formatrice dans le domaine de l’éthique au travail, tant au gouvernement fédéral que provincial. Depuis 6 ans maintenant, elle se concentre ses activités au Québec. Marie-Claude Boudreau has been a facilitator since 2004 and has worked at the federal government for 6 years. She has worked with various organizations, mainly within the federal and provincial governments in facilitating values and ethics sessions as well as ethical decision-making training for managers and employees.About David Nitkin
David is a rare breed in North America: a full-time organizational ethicist. He does original writing, teaching, consulting and research on ethical decision making, enhancing corporate social accountability, auditing, and reporting, and developing ethics assurance programs, including transparency, risk management, ethical management and “safe” partnering]]>
Webinar
- Understanding the language of ethics; Establishing a culture of ethics; Assessing and benefitting from leadership and corporate character; Applying appropriate systems of rewards and reprimands (Nitkin)
- recent scandals: What are the causes and how can they be prevented? Lessons for the CFP; Enhancing ethical orientation in the organization: Brooks
- Systems of compliance for financial advisors; Understanding the difference between rules vs principles-based organizational cultures; How ethics can increase revenue and reduce risk: Burylo
- understand the difference between ethics, values, morality and the law
- enhance understanding of how to recognize and deal with ethical dilemmas
- increase quality and number of your business clients
- exposure to strategies at other companies in dealing with fiduciary duty and reputation risk
- increase your income potential and number of referrals
About Len Brooks
Len Brooks is Professor of Business Ethics & Accounting at the Rotman School of Management, and is the Director of the University of Toronto’s newly established Professional Accounting Centre, and its two graduate accounting programs, the MMPA and DIFA. His research interests include governance, business and/or professional ethics, risk management, ethical decision making, conflicts of interest, and developing and maintaining an ethical corporate culture.
About Rod Burylo
About David Nitkin
David is a rare breed in North America: a full-time organizational ethicist. He does original writing, teaching, consulting and research on ethical decision making, enhancing corporate social accountability, auditing, and reporting, and developing ethics assurance programs, including transparency, risk management, ethical management and “safe” partneringWebinar
This ninety minute webinar has two, equal-time segments. For the first forty-five minutes, the three panellists– an integrity commissioner (Rust-D’Eye), a fairness officer (Chamberland), and an ethicist (Nitkin)—will each take turns providing answers to four questions about the scope, approach and best practice of managing conflict of interest challenges.
This program has been accredited by the Law Society of Upper Canada for 1.5 Professionalism Hour(s).
Your Investment: $125 per registrant; $100 per person if three or more from one organization. Registration fee includes pre-read material, opportunity to submit questions in advance and during the webinar, and access to PowerPoint slides and/or transcript afterwards.
- In a municipal government setting, what is conflict of interest?
- How should conflict of interest be addressed, trained to and/or handled?
- What are the limitations of current legislation, regulations, and practice?
- What are best practice tools or techniques to prevent conflict of interest?
- Highlight relevant legislation and recent court or investigation decisions
- Help inoculate politicians, lawyers and clerks with a better appreciation of how conflict of interest may affect their activities.
- Discuss practical, personal thinking skills to anticipate and reduce risk
- Insights into responsible governance skills
- Elected and appointed officials share an interest in good governance, and the three presenters will share a range of insights into practical challenges in Canadian municipalities.
About David Nitkin
David is a rare breed in North America: a full-time organizational ethicist. He does original writing, teaching, consulting and research on ethical decision making, enhancing corporate social accountability, auditing, and reporting, and developing ethics assurance programs, including transparency, risk management, ethical management and “safe” partnering
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Humber College, Lakeshore Campus
Over the past twenty-five years, there has been a steady succession of standards of corporate responsibility. This effort has resulted in over 2,300 enterprises globally who at least once report in some fashion or another on their social, ethical, environmental or governance responsibilities. A plethora of rating agencies, industry association standards, and auditor accreditation standards has been generated. Despite efforts by certain countries to mandate such reporting, those who expected a single universally-accepted accounting, auditing or reporting standard to emerge have been disappointed.
The approach in this participatory course Social and Ethical Accounting, Auditing and Reporting: ESG Metrics will be a mix of theory and practice. Throughout the day, the participants will examine a small number of existing reports in terms of their strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations for enhancement. The reports to be studied and peer-evaluated include a mix of ones selected by the instructor, ones recognized as exemplary from reviews on the Just Means and CSRWire web-sites, and reports pre-recommended by and brought to the class by registered attendees. Registrants can bring any report – including their own, if they choose– that they’d like reviewed in small working groups as well as participate in developing the accounting, auditing and reporting standards or criteria for that assessment.
- The history of social and ethical accounting, auditing and reporting;
- How to use a principles-based approach to select a standard;
- How to apply a principles-based approach to internal and external communications and reporting;
- How to prioritize internal and external requests for responsibility metrics information;
- What advice to give to senior management on accountability, transparency, reporting budgets and crisis management
About David Nitkin
David is a rare breed in North America: a full-time organizational ethicist. He does original writing, teaching, consulting and research on ethical decision making, enhancing corporate social accountability, auditing, and reporting, and developing ethics assurance programs, including transparency, risk management, ethical management and “safe” partneringYorkdale Holiday Inn, Toronto
Why should we be concerned about privacy legislation, security and protection of confidential information about individuals, in particular, personal health information? The answer goes to the integrity of your institution, the reputation of each and every worker and volunteer and the respect that individuals have for those they serve.
Timetable:
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 Registration/Sign-in
8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Objectives
8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Presentation 1
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Case Study Phase One
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Health Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Presentation 2
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Case Study Phase Two
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Conclusions/Evaluation
Your Investment: $499 per registrant; $399 per person if three or more from one organization. Registration fee, includes pre-read material, Course Binder, a full buffet lunch (noon-1:00 PM); a mid-morning health break; and an opportunity if desired to schedule a follow-up workplace meeting within 5 weeks
Our blood type, our mental health records, our marital status, police records, income information, whether or not an individual had a therapeutic abortion, takes growth hormones or has been diagnosed with a mental illness. Our lives and how people react to us flow through the hands of others in the form of paper and electronic records. It is the responsibility of every employee and volunteer, every driver and insurer, every fundraiser and accountant to be aware of how privacy and security rules apply to personal and personal health information.