Ethics: The Value in the Gray
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The term ethics may have you thinking about right and wrong, rules and compliance, consequences and fairness, or choices. But have you considered all that gray area and the value of doing the right thing, every time? In this session we’ll explore how our personal standards are built, reflect on the difficult truth that others have their own set of ethical standards, and we'll discover the business case for ethics. Whether in formal meeting planning with vendors, colleagues or our "off the clock" life, ethics plays a huge role as we make active choices each day, based on our personal and organizational standards. Are we fully transparent in the marketing our events? Are we good stewards of partners’ generous sponsorship contributions in delivering on what we promise? Once we have identified our standards and commit to living by them, the grey disappears, and we can be confident in our daily walk with our ethical compass.
Amanda Toy
Vice President, Membership and Partnerships
Michigan Chamber of Commerce
As vice president of membership and partnerships at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Amanda is focused on collaboration and innovative ways to optimize member experience and grow partnerships. She is known for her endless positive, solution-minded energy. Prior to joining the Chamber in 2020, Amanda served over a decade in other nonprofit management roles. A Michigan State University alum [Go Green!] from The School of Hospitality Business, she began her career at Hyatt and Westin Hotels in Detroit and Chicago. A certified meeting professional (CMP) and professional speaker, Amanda is focused on meaningful engagement and empowering others to achieve results by embracing their unique gifts. She also serves on numerous volunteer boards and is active in her church community. Amanda, along with her husband and five children, embrace and celebrate Pure Michigan, enjoying many state parks, golf courses and freshwater coastline throughout both pleasant peninsulas.
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