BUSINESS ETHICS
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What began as an experimental space for sharing views and experiences has blossomed into an integral arm of Católica Porto Business School, promoting business ethics through reflection and the creation of knowledge. Helena Gonçalves and Raquel Campos Franco trace the evolution of the school’s Ethics Forum
A decade ago, the Ethics Forum at Católica Porto Business School was created, with the aim of promoting moments of individual discovery and discovery in others. Based on a realisation that leaders had no regular space for reflection, it was designed to facilitate discussions around ethical issues relevant to each individual and their organisations. Learning & inspiring action through dialogue The senior leaders who have joined the forum may be participating in a personal capacity or on behalf of their organisation. Either way, the value of being a member
rests on their willingness to share and discuss professional experiences in confidence. This comes with trust and building the right atmosphere in this sense not only underpins conversations within the forum but also inspires action for responsible leadership. The safe space provided by the forum therefore forms part of Católica Porto Business School’s desire to contribute towards a shift from words to deeds, reinforcing the development of more ethical cultures in business and society. Since its inception, the Ethics Forum has met three times a year for joint reflection and debate on a previously identified topic, using methodologies and activities that allow members to identify different aspects or alternative
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