The Open University Business School Centre for Voluntary Sector Leadership by blank https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l Issues Made to Matter: Ethics and Leadership in the Voluntary Sector en-us 2020-12-10 19:33:30 UTC 2020-12-14 12:31:17 UTC hello@padlet.com Column 3: PRACTICES nikwinchester https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1007727867 How can we make these issues matter?]]> 2020-12-10 19:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1007727867 Column 2: CHALLENGES nikwinchester https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1007730742 What might prevent these issues mattering?]]> 2020-12-10 19:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1007730742 Column 1: ISSUES nikwinchester https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1007731228 What are the ethical issues?

]]> 2020-12-10 19:36:10 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1007731228 Prompts / questions to consider nikwinchester https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009258606 •What principles are at stake?
•What are the consequences of action (or inaction)?
•What are the emotions circulating in relation to the issue? 
•How is the issue being raised and/or discussed (and who with)?
]]> 2020-12-11 09:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009258606 Teaching ethics in educational leadership https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009564463 Vol sector often ignored
Importance of community-based and charitable colleges etc
Tension between high salaried 'leaders' - managerialism/corporisation and social justice ethos ]]> 2020-12-11 13:12:07 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009564463 Rights https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009567143 People with learning disabilities were asked to sign "do not convey' agreements - which essentially meant they would not be taken to hospital if they became ill ]]> 2020-12-11 13:13:12 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009567143 Colonial Histories https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009567514 I have uncovered extensive links to colonialism and slavery within the history of our charity. 

 - Principles of integrity, transparency and racial justice are at stake. 
 - Consequences of inaction include loss of trust in the charity's work among beneficiaries and the wider public. 
 - Emotions circulating are confusion, shock, shame, anxiety. ]]> 2020-12-11 13:13:20 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009567514 Trust between staff and volunteers https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009568338 2020-12-11 13:13:41 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009568338 Need to increase diversity https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009570164 2020-12-11 13:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009570164 Rigid leadership https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009570934 Not willing to listen to others]]> 2020-12-11 13:14:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009570934 Charisma and passion https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009571980 Drive of the leaders of the charity often means they do not listen to concerns of the board.]]> 2020-12-11 13:15:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009571980 Power, privilege https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009573203 Some of the largest  care  companies are not UK registered  


]]> 2020-12-11 13:15:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009573203 A principle can be agreed upon and enacted but I don't have to like the principle (hence the considerable discomfort) https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009574141
Fundamentally, the consensus is moving towards recognition of issues of representation and identity (in this case skin colour, broadly speaking). Many good aspects to this.

But the ramifications of identity politics, though widely discussed, still haven't been fully thought through. A cost/benefit analysis is hugely fraught.]]> 2020-12-11 13:15:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009574141 Funding https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009576807 Need to generate funds is pushing charity to be more commercially entrepreneurial at possibly expense of the mission of the charity.]]> 2020-12-11 13:17:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009576807 Balancing pragmatism and ‘doing the right thing’ https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009577261 2020-12-11 13:17:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009577261 Funding https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009577647 Despite COVID exposing the deep seated nature of inequality, most of the funding has not into these communities . We know that the most disadvantaged areas have the lowest capacity - what does this mean for the VCS? 

]]> 2020-12-11 13:17:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009577647 using volunteers during the pandemic https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009578221 but not continuing to see the value once the urgency has gone even though there's plenty of opportunity for development]]> 2020-12-11 13:17:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009578221 Conflict between statutory funders and charities https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009578603 charities often feel constrained in Influencing work by the position of their statutory funders and/or under pressure to share information inappropriately ]]> 2020-12-11 13:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009578603 Purpose of the charities is being lost in the drive to raise funds https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009579773 2020-12-11 13:18:12 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009579773 In practice, the practice some charities may reflect their different focus https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009587298 viz fundraising vs service delivery?  For those chaities that attempt both aspects are these not where the the dilemma is most apparent?]]> 2020-12-11 13:21:12 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009587298 In practice, the practice some charities may reflect their different focus; viz fundraising vs service delivery? For those chaities that attempt both aspects are these not where the the dilemma is most apparent? https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009587995 2020-12-11 13:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009587995 the pandemic is clear example of the the sectors importance. Where did statutory and LA come straight to for help? The voluntary sector who immediately responded. https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009597163 2020-12-11 13:24:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009597163 Fear, Power, Privilege https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009598101 Fear of consequences for the charity's future (and your own)

Power and Privilege at institutional level, where reputation and personal and professional networks pull against ethical decision-making.]]> 2020-12-11 13:25:13 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009598101 I work with a very small charity which was set up and run voluntarily by many of those on the board. There have been multiple ethical issues that are very difficult to raise because there is a level of defence there heidimccafferty https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009600693 2020-12-11 13:26:10 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009600693 Space https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009602333 Creating the right space and time for these issues - especially whilst in zoom meeting formats only]]> 2020-12-11 13:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009602333 Challenges nikwinchester https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009603710 •Organisations process ethics
•Moral muteness
•Organisational defences
•Hierarchy
•Fear of consequences
•Over-confidence
•Presumption of the good
]]> 2020-12-11 13:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009603710 Whistle-blower stigma https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009603769 2020-12-11 13:27:20 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009603769 https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009603997 Fear of getting things wrong even if intentions are 'good']]> 2020-12-11 13:27:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009603997 Success https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009604019 Despite the reservations of the board the charity is performing well for the beneficiaries and so the failure to listen is going unchallenged.]]> 2020-12-11 13:27:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009604019 The Status quo https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009604194 The new common sense
Vested interests
Business is best 
Private sector models and modes]]> 2020-12-11 13:27:29 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009604194 Impact on people and personal relationships https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009604432 People can worry about how voicing their view may impact on others (colleagues and beneficiaries) ]]> 2020-12-11 13:27:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009604432 Affordability https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009604514 2020-12-11 13:27:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009604514 Personal https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009606099 People's own feelings about the issues, a feeling that they can't say for fear of using the wrong words ]]> 2020-12-11 13:28:15 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009606099 Ethical issues are usually intensely personal - hence (p)olitical/tense. https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009606180 2020-12-11 13:28:17 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009606180 Money https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009606359 2020-12-11 13:28:21 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009606359 Fear https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009606785 No desire to upset people who are doing their best..]]> 2020-12-11 13:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009606785 Organisations cannot countenance being 'wrong' https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009608890 2020-12-11 13:29:21 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009608890 https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009609526 Founder syndrome]]> 2020-12-11 13:29:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009609526 White privilege https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009611565 2020-12-11 13:30:23 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009611565 Organisations that cannot countenance admitting that they might be wrong about anything https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009613249 (Group think)]]> 2020-12-11 13:31:02 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009613249 Making ethics matter nikwinchester https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009632149 •Reflection (individual and collective)
•De-personalising ethics talk
•Broadening insight (ethics theory helps here!)
•Listening
•Noticing emotions
•Observing practices
•Challenging and enabling challenge
•Practicing ‘ethical astuteness’
]]> 2020-12-11 13:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009632149 Facilitation https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009632316 I like the concept of 'facilitative leadership" and want to explore this more in my chairing role]]> 2020-12-11 13:37:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009632316 Patience https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009635229 Creating spaces for reflection. Practicing patience. Being non-judgemental (at least openly!) in discussions.]]> 2020-12-11 13:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009635229 Ethics policies and principles https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009636100 To depersonalise the discussion:
Not just engaging with ethics at times of crisis but building conversation as a continuous process of reflection - 'safe space'
Looking at evidence and research
Bringing in user voices - throughout ]]> 2020-12-11 13:38:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009636100 Formal rules https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009636714 That build in ethics]]> 2020-12-11 13:39:05 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009636714 Training, communication, a Speak Up policy https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009636954 2020-12-11 13:39:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009636954 Bring in external observers https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009637359 Encourage leaders to allow trusted third parties into the discussions to enable the issues to be aired.]]> 2020-12-11 13:39:17 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009637359 External voices https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009638191 Getting contributions from people outside the organisational echo chamber ]]> 2020-12-11 13:39:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009638191 Maintaining the status quo https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009641405 2020-12-11 13:40:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009641405 Challenge on values https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009641551 Is our response to the ethical issue in question correspondent with our values as an organisation? 

Do our values need revisiting/updating?]]> 2020-12-11 13:40:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009641551 Sulk https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009641612 Make my displeasure so obvious that it can't be overlooked so easily.]]> 2020-12-11 13:40:42 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009641612 Responding well https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009642434 Not being defensive if our view is challenged ]]> 2020-12-11 13:40:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009642434 Fearing the consequences https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009644567 Sometimes we see things and turn a blind eye because we don't want to show our position as we fear the consequences]]> 2020-12-11 13:41:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009644567 https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009663061 Writing ethics into the objects of organisations is helpful in keeping focus on maintaining standards rather than just following the money]]> 2020-12-11 13:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nikwinchester/q2e523rse772ez7l/wish/1009663061