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VINCENTIAN LEADERSHIP ETHICS Frameworks for teaching and practicing institutional social responsibility Marco Tavanti, Ph.D. School of Public Service mtavanti@depaul.edu Presented to the ETHICS ACROSS THE CURRICULA WORKSHOP DePaul University 1

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Content 1.Integrated systemic thinking 2.Vincentian Principles for Ethical Decision Making 3.Examples of integrated applications Copyleft DMT

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VINCENT WHO? Copyleft DMT

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Your greatest asset as a university is your Vincentian mission of making a change in the world United Nations Ambassador Ahmad Kamal (Pakistan, Ret.) speaking to Public Service faculty at DePaul University (Oct. 2005) Copyleft DMT

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Rev. Edward Udovic, CM Senior VP for University Mission Academic Social Responsibility (ASR) DePaul University and Academic Social Responsibility (ASR) 1)Affordable + Accessible Quality Education 2)Educating socially conscious and responsible leaders (personal) 3)Alignment of university administration with its mission (organizational). 4)Local and international community responsibility (institutional) Copyleft DMT

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TEACHING ETHICAL LEADERSHIP AT DEPAUL SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Copyleft DMT

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As almost 20% of our graduates are DePaul employees and because our students come in the program because they want to make difference in the world we teach ethical leadership as a core course, critically reflecting and rediscovering the mission, values and practices of the university We start by showing how values needs to align with practices for individuals and organizations PLEASE USE YOUR CRITICAL & ANALYTICAL SKILLS TO REVIEW THIS ORGANIZATIONAL VALUE STATEMENT RESPECT: We treat others as we would like to be treated ourselves. We do not tolerate abusive or disrespectful treatment. Ruthlessness, callousness, and arrogance don't belong here. INTEGRITY: We work with customers and prospects openly, honestly and sincerely. When we say we will do something, we will do it; when we say we cannot or will not do something, we won't do it. COMMUNICATION: We have an obligation to communicate. Here, we take the time to talk with one another...and to listen. We believe that information is meant to move and that information moves people. EXCELLENCE: We are satisfied with nothing less than the very best in everything we do. We will continue to raise the bar for everyone. The great fun here will be for all of us to discover just how good we can really be. Copyleft DMT

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Vincent de Paul, DePaul University and Systemic Change Framework discussed at the DePaul Universitys Systemic Change Orientation in 2010 Copyleft DMT

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TRIDIMESIONAL Ethical Decision making CONSCIOUSNESS INTERESTS Copyleft DMT

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SOLIDARITY Option for the poor, poverty alleviation, integral human capacity development The 4S Principles of Catholic-Vincentian Ethics SYNCHRONICITY Spiritual and practical alignment of meanings, values and mission SUSTAINABILITY Lasting impact benefiting current communities and future generations SUBSIDIARITY Collaboration recognizing the authority of decentralized, lower, local levels Copyleft DMT10

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Vincentian Sustainability Saint Vincent de Paul petitioning Queen Anne of Austria for alms for the poor Mark McGreevy (Depaul Foundation) petitioning Lady Dis support for the homeless in London Copyleft DMT

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Vincentian Solidarity It is only for your love alone that the poor will forgive you the bread you give to them. Quote attributed to St. Vincent de Paul and featured in the 1947 Monsieur Vincent movie Copyleft DMT

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WHAT WOULD VINCENT DECIDE? Vincentian Ethical Decision Making S1) Is my decision positively affecting the poor or most vulnerable people? SOLIDARITY PRINCIPLE S2) Is my decision true to my deepest values and uncompromising principles? SYNCHRONICITY PRINCIPLE S3) Is my decision empowering others and promoting leadership development? SUBSIDIARITY PRINCIPLE S4) Is my decision making a positive change for the community and future generations? SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPLE Copyleft DMT

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Sample of students ethical audits to organizations using the 4S Principles Model Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. United States Marine Corps Starbucks Coffee Company CVS Caremark International Red Cross Red Crescent (ICRC) CARE USA Rotary International DePaul University Retirement Plan DePaul Hay Leadership Project Copyleft DMT

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Leadership.depaul.edu Commitment, pragmatism, Risk Taking Accompaniment Empowerment Social Justice Inclusiveness Communication Collaboration Vision, Values, Innovation VLA Value (Vincentian) LeadershipAssessments Copyleft DMT 15

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Integrated Frameworks LEADERSHIPETHICAL LANGUAGE POVERTY REDUCTION VALUE DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORKS MISSION SYNCHRONICITYMORAL FOR WHAT? MEANINGS PEOPLE SUBSIDIARITYGOVERNANCE WITH WHOM? RELATIONS TASK SUSTAINBILITYFINANCIAL WITH WHAT? STRUCTURES SERVICE SOLIDARITYSOCIAL FOR WHOM? CONTEXTS Copyleft DMT

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ENVIRONMENTAL Sustainability SOCIAL Responsibility ECONOMIC Justice SYSTEMIC policy CULTURAL diversity ETHICAL leadership SUSTAINABILITY.DEPAUL.EDU Environmental Natural Capital Community Social Capital Economic Financial Capital Institutional Capacity Organizational Capacity Leadership Capacity Copyleft DMT

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Principle 1: Purpose: We will develop the capabilities of students to be future generators of sustainable value for business and society at large and to work for an inclusive and sustainable global economy. Principle 2: Values: We will incorporate into our academic activities and curricula the values of global social responsibility as portrayed in international initiatives such as the United Nations Global Compact. Principle 3: Method: We will create educational frameworks, materials, processes and environments that enable effective learning experiences for responsible leadership. Principle 4: Research: We will engage in conceptual and empirical research that advances our understanding about the role, dynamics, and impact of corporations in the creation of sustainable social, environmental and economic value. Principle 5: Partnership: We will interact with managers of business corporations to extend our knowledge of their challenges in meeting social and environmental responsibilities and to explore jointly effective approaches to meeting these challenges. Principle 6: Dialogue: We will facilitate and support dialog and debate among educators, business, government, consumers, media, civil society organizations and other interested groups and stakeholders on critical issues related to global social responsibility and sustainability. We understand that our own organizational practices should serve as example of the values and attitudes we convey to our students. Copyleft DMT

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Cross-Cultural Vincentian Leadership Copyleft DMT

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THE CULTURAL DIMENSIONS OF CORRUPTION Tavanti, M. (2013). The Cultural Dimensions of Corruption: Integrating Cultures in the Teaching of Anti-Corruption In Public Service. In A. Stachowicz- Stanusch and H. Krause Hansen (Eds.), Teaching Anti-Corruption: Developing Foundation for Business Dignity, Business Experts Collection Press. Copyleft DMT

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Vincentian Poverty Reduction Copyleft DMT

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Summary 1.BEYOND NICE MURALS: Vincent de Paul is more than a statue or a statement is and must be a practiced value. 2.TEACHING BY EXAMPLE: We teach ethics, not just through our courses and teaching techniques, but also through our personal and corporate examples. 3.ACADEMIC SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Is not just not doing bad; it is also doing good. 4.SUSTAINABLE ETHICS: The ethical responsibility to invest in sustainability values and practices A+C.O.R.E. Copyleft DMT22

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Resources for Further Exploration Via Sapientia: http://via.library.depaul.edu/http://via.library.depaul.edu/ Vincentian Heritage Journal: http://via.library.depaul.edu/vhj/http://via.library.depaul.edu/vhj/ Office of Mission and Values: http://mission.depaul.edu/http://mission.depaul.edu/ Vincent on Leadership: the Hay Project: http://leadership.depaul.edu/http://leadership.depaul.edu/ Institute for Business and Professional Ethics (IBPE) http://commerce.depaul.edu/ethics/ Principle of Responsible Management Education (PRME): http://www.unprme.orghttp://www.unprme.org Vincentian Family Systemic Change http://www.famvin.org/wiki/Systemic_changehttp://www.famvin.org/wiki/Systemic_change Marco Tavantis website and links to other initiatives http://www.marcotavanti.com/http://www.marcotavanti.com/ Copyleft DMT