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Julian Baggini
Dr Julian Baggini is the author, co-author, or editor of over 20 books including The Godless Gospel, How The World Thinks, The Virtues of the Table, The Ego Trick (all Granta), and The Edge of Reason (Yale University Press). He was the founding editor of The Philosophers’ Magazine and has written for numerous newspapers and magazines, as well as for the think tanks The Institute of Public Policy Research, Demos and Counterpoint. He is Academic Director of the Royal institute of Philosophy and an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Kent.
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Character & Culture in Corporate Ethics
Organisations are increasingly aware of the importance of values for both employees and clients. It is, however, very difficult to translate a statement of values into something the organisation truly displays. This can lead to scepticism and even cynicism from employees and clients who come to see these statements of values as fine words not matched by action. Baggini will argue that the mistake many make is to focus too much on principes, procedures and policies. Julian will explain why one of the most effective ways for organisations to make their values come to life is to focus instead on their culture, or what Julian calls; corporate character. Drawing on both western and eastern philosophy, he will show why this is essential for the flourishing of any organisation.