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Explore the importance of establishing ethical codes in public policy professions. Learn why these values matter and how they impact decision-making and community quality. Discover strategies to enhance communication and citizen engagement for better governance.
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The Hypocritical OathDeveloping a Council Code of Ethics ACMA 2008 Summer Conference July 24, 2008
Public 1 2 3 3 Politics Professional 1 2 Policy
Public Politics The Policy Cycle Professionals Policy
ADMINISTRATIVE VALUES/ETHICS POLITICAL VALUES/ETHICS
POLITICAL VALUES/ETHICS ADMINISTRATIVE VALUES/ETHICS
SHARED VALUES/ETHICS ADMINISTRATIVE VALUES/ETHICS POLITICAL VALUES/ETHICS
Why we do these? • Trendy • Dislike or distrust on the team • Crisis of confidence from bad experience • Annoying behaviors • Noble intent to reassure the public
The Pygmalion Effect “The beliefs and expectations you have about others will substantially influence the behavior and results that you get.” J.Sterling Livingston “Pygmalion in Management”
Communicate More Effectively • Kinder • Simpler • ‘Funner’
Take the Lead w/ Citizens 1982 If you frame it you own it. If someone else frames it you will react forever 1989
Raise the Quality of Public Talk When we raise the quality of public dialogue we raise the quality of public decision making and consequently, the quality of community.
A Thought to Consider “We trust in man And still we use To shape the feet To fit the shoes. A future world With less conceit Will shape the shoes To fit the feet.”
Be Proud! “Yield who will to their separation, My object in living is to unite My vocation and my avocation As my two eyes make one in sight. Only where love and need are one And work is play for mortal stake, Is the job ever really done For heaven and for future sake.” Robert Frost “Two Tramps in Mud Time”
Thank you!