Wired for Knowledge: Volume 4, Issue 3

Transforming Tone into Behavior

Corporate officers recognize their essential responsibilities to “set the tone” for ethical behavior and compliance. Typically, that tone is established through a strong Code of Ethics, consistent corporate messaging, a commitment by senior officers to “walk the talk,” and enterprise-wide training for employees who form the base of the organizational pyramid.

Despite all that, many companies have discovered that the tone at the top is not changing behavior at the base. The problem is frequently found in the middle. It is middle management that must translate the tone at the top into practical programs that support ethical behavior throughout the organization. They must communicate the company’s commitment, develop strategies that support an ethical culture, and implement practical programs to for training, communication and compliance.

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Kaplan EduNeering and Seventh Generation Introduce Sustainability Institute

Kaplan EduNeering and Seventh Generation, a leading brand of non-toxic personal and home care products, announced the opening of their new Sustainability Institute. The Institute will provide unique training programs and best practices and will include a library of online courses, a set of video modules for ongoing learning, an online communications toolkit and other knowledge assets. The programs are designed for managers, employees, subcontractors and supply chain partners.

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Does Your Training Connect With Your Employees?

Training is judged by how well learners understand and apply the new information. Meeting that goal of behavior change requires training that connects with employees. We asked Dr. Carrie McKeague, Kaplan EduNeering’s Chief Learning Officer, and Dr. Karl Kapp, of Bloomsburg University to explain some of the factors that determine whether training connects or misses the mark. Here are four of the most important factors.

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10 Year Anniversary of the Ethics Communication Coach

Kaplan EduNeering announced the 10 year anniversary of its Ethics Communication Coach (ECC) subscription-based service. Launched in 1999, the ECC was developed to effect ethical culture change across an organization, five years before the revised U.S. Federal Sentencing Guidelines asked companies to promote an organizational culture that encourages a commitment to compliance.

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