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Groundbreaking Conference Focuses on Building an Ethical Organizational Culture
Groundbreaking Conference Focuses on Building an Ethical Organizational Culture
Published 02-23-09
Submitted by Ethics and Compliance Officer Association
- February 23, 2009 - The Ethics and Compliance Officer Association (ECOA) announces the first-ever "Building and Benefiting from an Ethical Organizational Culture" conference to be held April 1-3, 2009, in San Antonio's beautiful Riverwalk district. This 1¾-day event, co-hosted by the Bill Greehey School of Business at St. Mary's University, delivers in-depth knowledge and expertise associated with creating an ethical culture in all types of workplaces. Keynote speakers include James O'Toole, author of Leading Change and Creating the Good Life as well as 16 other books on business ethics and leadership; Graham Weston, chairman of Rackspace Hosting (a 2009 Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work For" winner); Armando Falcon, Jr., former director of the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO); and Curt Anastasio, president and CEO of NuStar Energy LP, also a 2009 Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work For" winner.
Among the topics examined by participants on this vital subject will be:
- Defining and measuring what an ethical culture is.
- Tying ethical culture to an organization’s strategy.
- What organizations exist as exemplars in achieving an ethical culture?
- How to sustain an ethical culture during times of executive transition.
About the Ethics and Compliance Officer Association
The ECOA is a non-consulting, member-driven association exclusively serving individuals responsible for their organization's ethics, compliance, and business conduct programs. Dedicated to building trust and organizational integrity worldwide, the ECOA is the most-respected group of ethics and compliance practitioners in the world. By gathering those new to the field along with seasoned professionals, the ECOA facilitates peer-to-peer learning and helps to foster a global commitment to business ethics and integrity. Over 1,200 ECOA members represent nearly 525 organizations worldwide in over 30 industries.
The ECOA hosts the ethics and compliance community's largest annual conference as well as webcasts and regional forums that offer its members invaluable learning and discussion. In addition, the ECOA publishes daily news updates and houses an e-Library containing ethics and compliance program materials from hundreds of organizations, along with training videos, DVDs, magazines, and books. To learn more about the ECOA, please visit www.theecoa.org or call 781-647-9333.
About the Bill Greehey School of Business at St. Mary's University
The Bill Greehey School of Business at St. Mary’s University prepares business leaders. It facilitates learning of technical content, enhances ethical and integrity values, and graduates students capable of competing for the best jobs based on their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
The Greehey School is accredited by AACSB International and currently enrolls 700 undergraduate and 125 MBA students. It offers a Master of Accounting degree (MAcc), an MBA degree, and joint MBA/JD and MAcc/JD degrees. St. Mary's University provides a Catholic education experience that evokes academic excellence while integrating liberal studies, professional preparation, and ethical commitment. To learn more about St. Mary's and the Bill Greehey School of Business visit www.stmarytx.edu/business.
Ethics and Compliance Officer Association
Ethics and Compliance Officer Association
The ECOA is a nonconsulting, member-driven association exclusively serving individuals responsible for their organization's ethics, compliance, and business conduct programs. Dedicated to building trust and organizational integrity worldwide, the ECOA is the most-respected group of ethics and compliance practitioners in the world. By gathering those new to the field along with seasoned professionals, the ECOA facilitates peer-to-peer learning and helps to foster a global commitment to business ethics and integrity. Over 1,250 ECOA members represent nearly 525 organizations worldwide in over 30 industries. The ECOA hosts the ethics and compliance community's largest annual conference as well as professional development workshops, webcasts, and regional forums that offer its members invaluable learning and discussion. In addition, the ECOA publishes daily news updates and houses an e-Library containing ethics and compliance program materials from hundreds of organizations, along with training videos, DVDs, magazines, and books. To learn more about the ECOA, please visit www.theecoa.org or call 781-647-9333.
