The Ethical Compass

The Ethical Compass

with Michelle Causton FCPA, FCGA

Date: Tuesday, November 18
Time: 2:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
CPD: Up to 1 ethics hour

Ethics isn’t about memorizing rules or quoting section numbers. It’s about the real world—where decisions are messy, pressure is high, and sometimes… there is no clearly right answer.

In this thought-provoking session, Michelle Causton goes beyond compliance to explore how character, courage, and critical thinking shape ethical judgment in complex situations.

How do you navigate decisions when the rules fall silent? Learn how to strengthen your internal compass and apply ethical reasoning when the stakes are high and clarity is low. Grounded in Rushworth Kidder’s right-versus-right dilemma model, this session helps you navigate moral grey zones with confidence and integrity.

What you’ll learn

• The most common ethical decision-making tensions and how to recognize them
• How to frame difficult choices when multiple values are at play
• The three lenses of ethical reasoning: ends-based, rule-based, and care-based thinking
• Practical tools to support ethical decision-making under pressure

You’ll leave with a stronger sense of how to lead with integrity—even when the right path isn’t obvious.