What were you Thinking? Ethics in Association Management
Practical ethics strategies for real-world association leadership decisions
An ethical issue can arise at any time in the most unlikely situation. How do you recognize when an issue is ethics-based? What do you do once you realize that's the decision you are making? How do you talk with those around you about it?
In this session we'll use a series of scenarios to talk about how to recognize an ethical issue, understand how to apply ASAE's Ethical Decision Making Model in your organization, and work through the ethical issues in the workplace.
We'll also touch on the elements needed to ensure your association fosters ethical decision-making practices.
Agenda (11:00 AM–12:15 PM CT)
- 11:00 AM — Welcome and introduction
- 11:05–11:40 AM — Session presentation and ethical scenarios
- 11:40 AM–12:00 PM — Interactive discussion and scenario application
- 12:00–12:10 PM — Group reflections and key takeaways
- 12:10–12:15 PM — Final thoughts and wrap up
What You’ll Takeaway:
- An ethical decision-making framework you can use day-to-day
- Practice thinking through an ethical quandary
- Concrete tactics for fostering ethical decision making in your organization
Who This Session Is For
- Association CEOs and executive directors
- Senior staff and department leaders
- HR, operations, and membership professionals
- Managers navigating people, policy, and organizational decisions
- Anyone responsible for guiding decisions, culture, or governance within an association
Session Format
- 75-minute virtual session featuring real-world ethical scenarios, practical discussion, and decision-making strategies you can apply immediately within your association. Recorded for post-event access.
About the Presenter
Rhea M. Steele, FASAE, CAE, ODCP, is an accomplished association leader recognized for shaping strategy, culture, governance, and operations through purposeful leadership. Drawing on years of experience in the “second-in-command” role, she is dedicated to helping leaders grow with authenticity and vision through reflection, connection, and shared learning.
Member Investment: $69
Non-Member Investment: $109
This session is pending for 1 Ethics CEU.
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