Ethics Training for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

Tuesday, June 5, 2012   8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Conference Training Room

Minnesota Bankers Association

8050 Washington Avenue South, Suite 150

Eden Prairie, MN 55344

4 Hours PDH

Ethical Guidelines (Engineers Receive 4 PDH)

Overview:  Professionals are expected to exhibit the highest standards of honesty and integrity. With the many interfaces that an employee potentially faces in his/her profession - including clients, employers, employees, and elected officials, it is imperative that even the perception of dishonesty or unethical behavior does not exist. While ethics clearly encompasses broad principles, such as honesty, integrity and fairness, the ethical line is not always clear or intuitive when an engineer is presented with specific situations in the real world.  A series of case studies will be utilized to help increase the understanding of the ethical challenges professionals face. Laws and regulations will be reviewed to assist participants to better carry out their work and fulfill the public trust. The program offers tools, tips and strategies for staying within the law while still preserving relationships in an honest, forthright and ethical manner.

Program Highlights Include:

• Rules of practice, including holding paramount the welfare of the public, practicing only in areas of competence, and guidelines for issuing public statements
• Professional obligations, including serving the public interest, client/employer confidentiality, outside employment, and review of colleagues' work
• Policies regarding the giving and acceptance of gifts, meals, services, entertainment, bribes and kickbacks
• How to manage potential conflicts of interest and guidance on relationships with clients, consultants and competitors
• The obligation to ensure legal compliance, maintain workplace and public safety and provide a productive work environment.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Conference Training Room

Minnesota Bankers Association

8050 Washington Avenue South, Suite 150

Eden Prairie, MN 55344

 To register by telephone or for more information call 952-856-2634