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Ethics and You: Leading the Way

PRSay

As PR counsel to clients or employers who rely on our input to ensure that their actions are viewed favorably by the public and the media, proactive ethical guidance is paramount. With this in mind, we turn back to our ethical responsibilities. He is also ethics officer for PRSA’s Tampa Bay Chapter.

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4 More Personal Core Values of the Trusted Strategic Ethics Adviser

PRSay

Each September, PRSA recognizes Public Relations Ethics Month, supported by programs presented by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS). This year’s theme, Public Relations Ethics: Strengthening Our Core, guides a special focus on the six core values highlighted in the PRSA Code of Ethics.

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How To Set Expectations In Public Relations

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

No one wants to be negative, but a viewpoint grounded in experience and phrased constructively can go a long way in heading off trouble later. Others may have a completely different work style or service ethic, but the point is that it should be communicated at the outset. Never make coverage guarantees.

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The Consequences of Misinformation

PRSay

As public-square speakers were eventually replaced by newspapers, and then radio and television, a set of journalistic ethics would lay the foundation for news gathering and reporting. Those listening could ask questions, discuss the topics with others in the crowd and develop their own opinions. Guide and coach others.

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What Is Your Personal Code of Conduct?

PRSay

The preamble to ENRON’s code of ethics (before their crash) reads: “Moral as well as legal obligations will be fulfilled openly, promptly, and in a manner which will reflect pride on the Company’s name.”. Seek the truth first and find ethical pathways promptly and urgently. As a professional, you live in the world of conduct codes.

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Crisis Management Advice from a Retiring Pro: Rick Amme

Melissa Agnes

Do NOT, however, withhold information in violation of legal, regulatory, ethical, and moral mandates. I was so sure of my correctness and hell-bent to save clients that I bulldozed a few folks into acting when it would have been more constructive and persuasive to further involve them in planning and execution.

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How to Build Trust Ethically and Effectively – Roy Reid

Ethical Voices

He discusses a number of important ethics issues, including: What to do when your client asks you to besmirch the competition How to effectively and ethically build trust What to do when employees, clients and partners break your trust Why don’t you tell us a little bit more about yourself and your career?

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