Bill Daniels Teaching Business Ethics Workshop Jan. 6-7, 2011 Ethics Training for Public Officials: Local Opportunities to Make a Difference Diane Prindeville - Bill Daniels Fellow in Ethics New Mexico State University

Bill Daniels Teaching Business Ethics Workshop Jan. 6-7, 2011 Bill Daniels Teaching Business Ethics Workshop The Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative The New Mexico CAPE Program: Building Advocacy for Public Sector Ethics Dr. Diane-Michele Prindeville, Daniels Fellow NM EDGE: A Program of the NM Cooperative Extension Service NMSU Department of Government NMSU College of Business

Bill Daniels Teaching Business Ethics Workshop Background Desire to enhance ethical environment of state’s governing bodies and public agencies Opportunity for collaboration Shared commitment to:  Excellence through ethics education  Building leadership capacity  Developing resources for public servants  Strengthening public trust in government

Bill Daniels Teaching Business Ethics Workshop Purpose Deliberate, decide on, and develop an ethics training/program based on best practices to meet the needs of elected & appointed officials and public sector employees serving the people of New Mexico.

Bill Daniels Teaching Business Ethics Workshop Public Partners The New Mexico… Association of Counties Municipal League Legislative Council Service Attorney General’s Office State Auditor, and two State Representatives

Bill Daniels Teaching Business Ethics Workshop Non-Profit Partners NM Ethics Alliance Institute of Public Law, UNM Law School Internationally recognized Ethics educator and author American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Voices for Children

Bill Daniels Teaching Business Ethics Workshop Staff Daniels Fellowship Administrator, NMSU Business College NM EDGE: NM Cooperative Extension Service Daniels Fellow, NM EDGE, NMSU Government Department

Bill Daniels Teaching Business Ethics Workshop Process 1.Review Committee Purpose & Goals 2.Explore Meaning of Ethics 3.Identify Skills/Competencies Needed 4.Identify/Develop Classes 5.Draft Curriculum/Curricula 6.Name for Certification 7.Delivery Opportunities & Schedule

Bill Daniels Teaching Business Ethics Workshop Findings Ethics is not a “holier than thou” proposition Ethics is not black/white Preserve the public trust Conflict is inherent to democracy Culture impacts decision-making

Bill Daniels Teaching Business Ethics Workshop Directives Use a Principle- or Values-based Approach Identify Standards of Conduct Provide a Decision-Making Process Develop “Ethical Organizations”

Bill Daniels Teaching Business Ethics Workshop The NM CAPE Program NM Certified Advocate for Public Ethics Certification = 14 classes: 11 Req’d & 3 Elective Required/Core classes Answering the Call to Public Service Ethics and Professionalism Creating an Ethical Culture Ethics and Managing Public Funds

Bill Daniels Teaching Business Ethics Workshop The NM CAPE Program, cont. Required/Core classes Ethics: Know the Law Do the Right Thing Walk the Talk Dangerous Liaisons Risky Business: Preventing and Mitigating Damage Value Based Decision Making Ethical Leadership

Bill Daniels Teaching Business Ethics Workshop Class Descriptions Do the Right Thing Explore the 7 Universal Values of integrity, fairness, compassion, loyalty, respect, responsibility, trustworthiness Compare theories of ethics Recognize ethical dilemmas and Learn to apply ethical theories to decision making in daily life.

Bill Daniels Teaching Business Ethics Workshop Class Descriptions, cont. Walk the Talk Learn how to analyze the context and elements of ethical decision making as viewed through various perceptual filters including personal and cultural values, and Learn how to develop and implement a personal ethics statement.

Bill Daniels Teaching Business Ethics Workshop Class Descriptions, cont. Dangerous Liaisons Explore the complex and potentially illegal nature of power, sex, and money. Risky Business: Preventing & Mitigating Damage Explore the value of anticipating potential risk and developing policies and procedures to prevent and mitigate damage to your organization’s reputation, integrity, and bottom line.

Bill Daniels Teaching Business Ethics Workshop The NM CAPE Program, cont. Elective Classes Public Meetings Leadership and the Public Trust The Role of Research in Public Service

Bill Daniels Teaching Business Ethics Workshop General Program Guidelines Three-hour long classes Pre- and post-tests administered Minimum one class per year Take different class each year 14 classes to earn certification Multiple delivery options

Bill Daniels Teaching Business Ethics Workshop Implementation Increase Accessibility Bring CAPE to local communities Seek financial sponsors/scholarships Alternative to trad’l academic programs Values life and work experience

Bill Daniels Teaching Business Ethics Workshop Implementation, cont. Create Partnerships Share strategies and approaches Create networks of support “Train the Trainers”

Bill Daniels Teaching Business Ethics Workshop Implementation, cont. Go Local Build leadership capacity Share innovative solutions Engage community members Facilitate public discussion

Bill Daniels Teaching Business Ethics Workshop Implementation, cont. Maximize Learning Opportunities Build ethics education networks Involve students Create internships Develop ethics programs

Bill Daniels Teaching Business Ethics Workshop Resources Berman, West, & Bonczek, eds The Ethics Edge. ICMA. Emerson, Menkus, & Van Ness The Public Administrator’s Companion: A Practical Guide. Keene & Bruce Keeping the Public Trust: The Value of Values in Government. NM EDGE NM House Memorial 6 State Ethics Commission Act 43.pdf