PE Ethics Workshop

This latest update of the ethics workshop will address a range of common conflicts of interest that engineers may encounter in their professional roles, in both private and public sector firms. These include issues such as simultaneous employment with a competitor, supplier, or referral source without proper disclosure; conducting business with firms in which an employee or their close relatives have a significant ownership interest; managing or having financial ties to firms that receive referrals or from which the firm purchases goods or services; accepting gifts or entertainment beyond firm guidelines; misusing privileged information or sharing confidential data; using one's position for personal financial gain; and otherwise engaging in reciprocity practices that undermine ethical standards. 


Through active discussion of cases with the audience, this workshop will explore the importance of recognizing these potential conflicts and discussing the with responsible parties.  A key theme will be that while engineers may understand their ethical obligations and consciously desire to act ethically, the pressure to meet deadlines, secure business, or maintain/strengthen relationships can sometimes lead even the most ethical individuals to compromise their values.  We are particularly interested in exploring the differences we sometimes see in treatment of Conflicts of Interest, as sometimes what private consulting firms view as “networking” is perceived by public sector agencies as creating influence that can lead to biased judgments.  How do we navigate these tricky frameworks for behavior?

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