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Consulting Ethics Challenges

The Consultants Peer Group

Where’s the lead sentence of my March 28, 2023 Blog, Consulting Ethics Concern Once Again , “Lack of consulting ethics once again. I went on to describe some recent consulting ethics lapses and proposed fixes. Peter Westlund CMC® showed a path to avoid these ethical traps through professionalism.

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Ethics Lapses Rears Its Ugly Head, Yet Again…

The Consultants Peer Group

Ethics is a crucial aspect of management consulting, as it affects the trust, reputation, and value of the profession. Management consultants are expected to adhere to high ethical standards and principles, such as those set forth by the Institute of Management Consultants USA (IMC USA) in its Code of Ethics1.

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Consulting Ethics Concern, Once Again

The Consultants Peer Group

Lack of consulting ethics once again. Adopt and adhere to both a Code of Ethics and a Code of Conduct. Your ethical behavior is set forth in the Code of Ethics and your professional and personal behavior expectations are set in the Code of Conduct. It doesn’t have to be but here are my thoughts. As partial examples: 3.0

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The High Cost of Ethics Lapses in Consulting

The Consultants Peer Group

In my one of my previous blogs, Consulting Ethics Challenges , June 14, 2023, I wrote about the major problems PwC’s government advisory services was having in Australia. The cost ethics lapses is now clear. For the past 35 years, as a Certified Management Consultant®, I have adhered to IMCUSA's enforceable Code of Ethics.

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Five Ways to Raise your Game in Consulting

The Consultants Peer Group

Years of experience, references to past clients, testimonials, etc. My colleagues and I see five parts: Adhere to an Enforceable Code of Ethics ; Adhere to an international Consulting Competence Framework ; Adhere to a professional Code of Conduct ; Become a Certified Management Consultant®; and Trained in ISO 20700. Stay tuned.

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Above The Fold

The Consultants Peer Group

Yes, I’ve been around long enough to remember and appreciate the impact of his reference. I’ve written about it before (see also Consulting Ethics Concern, Once Again , Lions, TIgers, Consultants, Oh My! Reputational Damage , The High Cost of Ethics Lapses in Consulting ). Go re-read the Title and Subhead. the situation’ Ms.

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Leading by Lending a Hand to Others

Harmonious Workplaces

Merging insights from leading consulting firm McKinsey, academic journals, and contemporary cultural references like Ted Lasso , this blog explores the multifaceted nature of leadership to which many, if not most, organizations may wish to aspire. References Allas, T. & Journal of Business Ethics 113 , p. & Peachey, J.W.