IABC ATL: Ethics: It’s time for a Discussion

Whose head is not spinning right now? Geopolitical volatility, workforce shifts, skills gaps, technology explosion, data and privacy concerns, employee engagement at an alarming low…oh, and that fake news issue. Companies are revisiting their value statements, employee value propositions, codes of ethics and governance in the midst of this tumult. If your company or client is not, should they be?

The first sentence of the IABC Ethics Code preamble reminds us, “As a professional communicator, you have the potential to influence economies and affect lives. This power carries with it significant responsibilities.” We’ve invited the head of the IABC Ethics Committee, Connie Mayse, for a conversation about our professional code of ethics, its origins and evolution given the cultural, global and technological influences we are experiencing.

Keeping with our intimate and interactive roundtable format, we’ll explore the reason ethical and responsible communications are so important to our profession and issues we face today that prompted recent changes in our code. Our session will leave you with a meaty discussion about ethics in a time when it is critical for our organizations and clients.

We’ve invited the head of the IABC Ethics Committee, Connie Mayse, for a conversation about our professional code of ethics, its origins and evolution given the cultural, global and technological influences we are experiencing.

Connie J Mayse
Manager, Internal Communications, Health

Connie is a seasoned communications and human resources professional with a particular interest in internal communications. Strong in both strategic planning and tactical execution, her day can swing from communications planning to strategic advising, from writing and editing to video production, with digital channels and event management for good measure.

Connie is a member of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), chairs IABC’s Ethics Committee and has presented to local and global audiences on strategic communications. She has a bachelor’s degree in communication and a master’s in international business.