Many people assume that ethics are a black and white issue, that there is one right answer in any situation. Reality is rarely that simple. Ethics are one of the key drivers of reputation. A serious professional consultant wants to stand out in a market crowded with folks that hang out a shingle between jobs. Being able to talk about and practice ethical standards distinguishes the serious consultant and will his or her ability to build enduring businesses.

Using a case study developed by the Institute of Management Consultants, Mary Adams will explore with you the underlying principles of ethics in consulting and how to apply them in a real-life situation.

• You will come away with a new appreciation of the importance of ethics in your everyday work and how to ensure that you maintain the highest ethical standards.
• You will explore what it means to be an ethical consultant and gain a method that will allow you to evaluate alternatives in challenging ethical situations.
• This is a case study discussion—it’s all interactive.

SPEAKER BIO:

For more than 25 years, Mary Adams has helped CEO’s and CFO’s conquer challenges such as growth, change, mergers and acquisitions. She has been a trusted advisor over the years to a diverse group of executives from early stage to mature companies in technology, services and traditional industry.

Mary is a co-founder of Trek Consulting LLC in Winchester, MA. Her clients include privately-held and public companies of all sizes. In addition to consulting, Mary speaks, writes and is frequently quoted in the press on topics related to growth and the management challenges created for every business by the shift to a global knowledge-based economy. She is the founder of the Intellectual Capital Knowledge Center and has taught Strategic Thinking and Critical Thinking through Northeastern University’s corporate training programs. She writes a monthly column on Strategic Thinking and has been published in Mergers & Acquisitions, Executive Insights and The Management Consulting News.

Mary is currently the President of the Institute of Management Consultants New England Chapter. She holds the designation of Certified Management Consultant (CMC), a certification mark awarded by the Institute of Management Consultants USA as evidence of meeting the highest standards of consulting and adherence to the ethical canons of the profession.

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Please note that this meeting will be held at: 

The Hilton Garden Inn, Waltham, MA

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