champions for change

1. champions for change engaging in ethical leadership Paul Eate Executive Director Standards and Equity State Services Authority

2. our act defines our aims… a public sector that: • has high standards of integrity and conduct • where values and principles guide conduct • and employment decisions are made on merit Public Administration Act 2004

3. Public Sector Standards Commissioner: issues binding codes based on the values issues binding standards on application of the principles promotes the values, principles, codes and standards and requests information on their application public sector employer: performs role in line with the values, principles, standards and codes reports to the PSSC on their application when requested establishes employment processes informs staff about the values, principles and standards … and two complementary roles

4. their preferred ethics regime integrity aspirations • identified from extensive consultation • interviews with 11 chief executives • focus group discussions with 52 staff from 27 organisations NZ Australia public administration processes managerial goals USA Mexico compliance rules Source: OECD

5. their wish list for the kit • integrated set of practical resources • modular • experiential and self paced learning • may be customised and updated • playful

6. ethical leadership creating the ethics system evaluating performance reporting breaches building commitment reinforcing ethical behaviour written guides to acting ethically developing ethical skills our starting point setting the ethical tone planning the elements managing the system

7. what the kit contains • implementation guide • facilitator’s guide and workshop materials • development guides • quiz all on CD

8. ethical leadership plan creating the ethics system evaluating performance reporting breaches building commitment tips posters reinforcing ethical behaviour written guides to acting ethically workshops developing ethical skills guides quiz putting the elements together setting the ethical tone planning the elements managing the system

9. leadership • putting the strategy into action through • winning support for the workshops • customising the materials • integrating the workshops with other activities

10. building commitment • getting staff thinking and talking about ethics through • tips for sustaining an ethical culture • postersof the values and principles

11. developing ethical skills • building staff confidence through experiential workshops • facilitator’s guide with step by step instructions • financial and social capital • handout with ethical stories

12. reinforcing ethical behaviour • encouraging ethical decision making through • self paced development guides • web based quiz

13. why the kit has been a success • contributes to Government’s goals • broad market testing • maximum flexibility for organisations • promoted through professional networks

14. champions for change engaging in ethical leadership Paul Eate Executive Director Standards and Equity State Services Authority