Implementing High Ethical Standards in Your Organisation
High ethical standards are the cornerstone of any successful company. They create an environment of trust and respect and inspire employees to work together towards common goals. The company is committed to creating and sustaining such a workplace.
This course is designed to raise your awareness of what it means to adhere to high ethical standards. You will learn about the importance of honesty, integrity, and fairness in the workplace, and how these principles can help to create a positive work environment. By the end of this course, you should have a better understanding of the importance of high ethical standards in the workplace.
Corrina Lindby | Founder of The Answer is Yes |
(BBus Acc; Ass Dip Bus Admin; Dip OHS; Cert IV Trainer, Cert III Social Welfare, Fire Safety Advisor, Justice of the Peace)
Pioneering Resilience in Business Strategy
In an era where the business landscape is as volatile as ever, one thing is certain: the need for resilience has never been more acute. For business leader Corrina Lindby, resilience is not just a buzzword but a mission that has defined her career and accomplishments. The unwavering commitment of Corrina Lindby, the founder of The Answer is Yes, is to embed resilience in the heart of business strategy.
Understanding the Urgency of Resilience
Corrina Lindby's pivotal insight, gleaned from over a decade working as a financial counselor, revealed a startling pattern. Despite their best intentions and spirited growth endeavors, businesses were crumbling under the weight of unforeseen challenges. Initially, her experience served as a poignant reminder of the inherent courage and vision of entrepreneurs. Yet, it underscored a significant gap: enterprises were investing in growth without commensurate investment in protective measures. This necessitates a reevaluation of our operational frameworks to include not just ambitious plans for the future but robust strategies for withstanding the unexpected.
The Impending Paradigm Shift
The traditional approach to business continuity planning often falls short. Reactive measures, though necessary, fail to offer the comprehensive protective armament that businesses require. Corrina's work epitomizes a paradigm shift that advocates for a proactive reinforcement of organizational resilience. Her pioneering strategy is centered on the belief that strategic planning must be multi-faceted, pre-empting disruption rather than hurriedly responding to it.
Reactive Techniques vs. Proactive Resilience
Reactive Techniques
- Issue-siloed approach
- Tailored response to immediate threats
- Often singular, immediate solutions
Proactive Resilience Strategies
- Holistic viewpoint that anticipates complex threats
- Continuous assessment and adaptation
- Institutionalizing resilience within organizational culture
By implementing measures to predict, prevent, and prepare for a wide spectrum of risks, companies can look forward to sustained operations amidst adversities and a competitive advantage rooted in sturdy preparedness.
Fostering a Business Culture of Resilience
Corrina's vision isn't just about offering a solution; it's about actualizing a culture within organizations that values and practices resilience. The culture of resilience is not merely a set of policies stored in a file cabinet but the very landscape of how businesses operate daily. It involves the upskilling of employees to be agile, the establishment of a clear crisis response framework, and the prioritization of investments in robust technology and infrastructure.
Investing in Human Capital
Corrina highlights the pivotal role that focused training and professional development play in building an emotionally intelligent and adaptable workforce. By fostering a growth mindset and equipping employees with the necessary skill sets, companies create human capital that is not only their most valuable asset but also the first line of defense against disruption.
Gillia Liverpool Roberts is an independent Human Resource, Management Consultant with deep experience in both the public and private sectors in Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean region.
Gillia is a highly competent professional with over 32 years experience of in diversified management consulting and industry and “hands-on” experience with an emphasis on issues affecting strategic positioning; strategy articulation; broad/team-based compensation; reward and recognition; and organizational research, analysis, recruitment & selection, induction & orientation, training & development, labour laws, compensation management, performance management, career management, manpower planning, strategic planning specifically with companies within the Financial, Energy and Manufacturing sectors.
She led the human capital team at Ernst & Young Caribbean in Trinidad and Tobago. She assisted the Partner with image enhancement and creating the level of awareness of the unit within a three-year period. She was able to significantly increase the revenue of the unit by co-developing business solutions for Companies throughout the Caribbean region by advising on the following services: Strategic Management; Executive Recruitment; Performance Management Systems; Labour Laws; HR Policies and Manuals, Executive Management, and General training; Compensation & Benefits Advice; Human Resource Strategy & planning; outsourcing and Job Evaluation. She was able to introduce a new product offering by forming an alliance with the Society of Human Resource Management to deliver SPHR and PHR certifications to Caribbean practitioners. She has worked with RBC RBTT; the University of Trinidad and Tobago, Ernst & Young Caribbean; Ansa McAl, and has several Clients within the Financial, Energy, and Manufacturing sectors. Gillia has attained the mastery level in the following HR/OD competencies to name a few:
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Change Management
- Talent Management
- Workforce Planning
- Organisation Development
- Compensation Management
- Job Evaluation