Integrity
& Honesty
Instills mutual trust and confidence; creates a culture that fosters high standards of ethics; behaves in a fair and ethical manner, and demonstrates a sense of responsibility.
Leadership Levels
Organization/Staff
Builds an atmosphere of trust by being trustworthy.
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Transactional
Encourages discussion of potential ethical problems.
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Relational
Assures communication on regulations and guidelines about ethics.
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Transformational
Ensures all levels are trained to a Code of Ethics; holds self/others accountable.
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Competency
Behavior Indicators
Ensures adequate training for competent and ethical performance.
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Creates a climate that supports integrity & honesty in the organization, through personal example, processes and procedures that reward and encourage ethical behavior.
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Will not sacrifice integrity & honesty for expediency, or make inappropriate decisions for personal gain.
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Maintains confidentiality and protects privacy.
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Instills a climate of trust by keeping your word and taking responsibility for your actions.
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Maintains accountability for integrity, honesty and performance.
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Makes decisions and the thinking behind them transparent.​
Leadership Essential
Establish principles concerning the way people should be treated and the way goals are to be pursued. Create standards of excellence and set examples for others to follow.
Develop A Moral Code
Training Formula
Developing a Culture of Honesty and Integrity
The culture of an organization is a key driver in determining success or failure.
A culture built on a foundation of honesty and integrity is a critical factor in achieving success.
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Determine key elements that contribute to the development of an organizational culture of honesty & integrity.
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Honesty - Integrity - Commitment
Honesty is the uprightness and fairness of character. It is a character trait that never lies, steals, cheats or deceives in any way.
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Training Tools & Resources
Culture
Building
Trust &
Dysfunction
Ethical
Leadership
Development Activity
Three common reasons to gather 360 degree feedback:
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1. To gain insight into the performance and potential of current and future leaders
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2. To gain broader insight into the employee development needs
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3. To gather broader feedback for performance appraisals, helping
ensure the fairness of employee performance.
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