Ethics of Volunteerism Andrew Taylor, P.E. taylora6@asme.org Speaking Note Tips: Speaker introduction Ethics of Volunteerism: This session will address the responsibilities of the ASME volunteer in accordance with accepted standards of ethical conduct. Topics to be included include ethical “traps,” consequences of action, and ethical decision making. Examples will be used throughout. Motivational set: conduct mock interviews on issues of alleged sexual harassment, inadequacy of ASME codes & standards, and perceived benefit to employer.

Ethics of Volunteerism At the conclusion of this training, within a given area of expertise, you will be able to carry out ASME volunteer responsibilities in accordance with accepted standards of ethical conduct. Speaking Note Tips: Read the terminal objective out loud.

Ethics of Volunteerism To meet the session objective, you will: 1. Identify ethical “traps” which exist for ASME members in volunteer roles 2. Explain the consequences of past actions of ASME members which may not have been in the best interests of the organization 3. Explain the “SOS” principle with respect to service as an ASME volunteer 4. Apply the ASME policies on ethics, conflicts of interest, and discriminatory harassment to a situation requiring ethical decision-making Speaking Note Tips: Read each enabling objective out loud.

Ethics of Volunteerism “Scary stories” Actual consequences Guidance for ASME Volunteer Leaders “What will you do with this?” Speaking Note Tips: This is an outline of the course. Relate the information in the session to what participants already know. Refer to any previously introduced or related content (e.g. plenary or other LTC sessions, pre-reading material). Ask if participants already know ‘prerequisite’ concepts, and acronyms and vocabulary you plan to use, and explain if needed. Explain any unique features of the session.

“Scary Stories” “True stories” from ASME Presidents, Vice Presidents, and members of the Board of Governor (BOG): past, present, and present-elect We asked: “Please tell us about actions of ASME volunteers that may have brought discredit to our Society.” Speaking Notes Tips: The “match game” is used as the method to list the ethical “scary stories” that some ASME volunteers have been involved with since 1980. Use white board/flipchart to list what the consequences may have been in these situations. Share the actual consequences with the class members.

Speaking Notes Tips: The materials for this game are not provided to the public. 2012

SOS: “Self or Society?” A concept used by the former ASME Committee on Legal Affairs A question that each of us must ask ourselves “Do I benefit at the expense of someone or some group to which I owe a duty?” Examples Speaking Notes Tips: provide “SOS” handout

Guidance for Volunteer Leaders P-15.7 “Ethics” P-15.8 “Conflicts of Interest” P-15.9 “Policy Against Discrimination (Including Discriminatory Harassment) -- Members” ASME Ethics Center http://www.asme.org/groups/centers-committees/ethics-in-engineering Speaking Notes Tips: These policies are shown to be resources that ASME members should use to deal with the situations discussed in this class. Provide “Excerpts” handout Provide “Fine Print” handout

What will you do with this? Speaking Notes Tips: Lead class discussion on how these resources can be used at ASME. Provide “Ethics Center” handout

Ethics of Volunteerism To meet the session objective, you will: 1. Identify ethical “traps” which exist for ASME members in volunteer roles 2. Explain the consequences of past actions of ASME members which may not have been in the best interests of the organization 3. Explain the “SOS” principle with respect to service as an ASME volunteer 4. Apply the ASME policies on ethics, conflicts of interest, and discriminatory harassment to a situation requiring ethical decision-making Speaking Note Tips: Use “directed questioning” to check for comprehension, by quizzing individual class members on these objectives

Ethics of Volunteerism At the conclusion of this training, within a given area of expertise, you will be able to carry out ASME volunteer responsibilities in accordance with accepted standards of ethical conduct.

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