Ethical Considerations in the Workplace
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Description: This course provides a clear, practical overview of ethical principles, workplace expectations and decision-making frameworks for professionals across all sectors. Attendees explore core ethical theories, organizational values, and real-world scenarios to better understand how to navigate dilemmas with integrity. Intended for professionals of all backgrounds and experience, this course emphasizes personal responsibility, professional conduct and strategies for promoting an ethical workplace culture.
Course Time: 1 training hour
ICC Preferred Provider Course Number 50201 (0.1 CEU)
Learning Objectives:
- Identify foundational ethical principles, theories, and norms that guide professional behavior.
- Understand how organizational culture and institutional values influence ethical decision-making.
- Learn how to apply practical frameworks when evaluating and resolving workplace ethical dilemmas.
- Recognize how ethical conduct strengthens trust, accountability, and professional integrity across all sectors.
Dr. Matthew Wheeler, CAE
CALBO Executive Director
Dr. Matthew Wheeler joined CALBO in early 2004 and has served as Executive Director since 2006. He is also the CEO of The Wheeler Company, an organization management and government affairs firm based in Sacramento. In addition to his executive leadership roles, Matt has been a part-time faculty member at the University of Southern California’s (USC) Price School of Public Policy since 2012.
Matt’s professional foundation is in government relations. Before leading CALBO, he advocated for multiple organizations before the California State Government and previously served as legislative staff in the offices of two California State Senators.
Matt holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of San Diego, as well as Masters and Doctoral degrees in Public Administration from USC. Matt is also a Certified Association Executive (CAE), a credential awarded by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). Early in his career, he earned a graduate fellowship with the State of California and completed internships with the United States Congress, the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota, and the United Nations European Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.