by Donna Kennedy-Glans Alberta’s economic players are proving themselves worthy in a globalizing world. We are seen by others as a big, strong warrior decked out in armour, capable, aggressive and hungry for our piece of the worldwide economic pie. Alberta has the financial and natural resources and the infrastructure potential to suppoer exponential economic [...]
Equality nudge needed at home
Friday, April 7th, 2006by Donna Kennedy-Glans The progress and celebration of egalitarianism in the Muslim world affords those of us in the West another chance to consider what equality of opportunity for men and women can look like in our own homes, offices and communities. Bridges Social Development, a Calgary-based humanitarian organization, offers training to women in the [...]
Muslim Cartoons: A right, or assault on dignity? Provocation is no way to defend democracy
Sunday, February 12th, 2006by Donna Kennedy-Glans Integrity dilemmas are inevitable, particularly in a globalizing world. There are always times when two or more values conflict. The publication of caricatures of Prophet Muhammad in Danish newspapers, and subsequently in other media, is justified by some as an exercise of the right of free speech. The value being protected is [...]
Walking the talk vital for credible resolutions
Wednesday, January 4th, 2006by Donna Kennedy-Glans This past year has been blemished with skepticism about political and corporate leaders’ resolve to act with integrity. At the mid-point in our federal election campaign, there is a hovering pessimism that threatens to discredit all those involved in the political process. Canadians acknowledge the positive contribution by the private sector in [...]
Canadians are still learning to play fair abroad
Sunday, November 6th, 2005by Donna Kennedy-Glans Managing energy and mining projects in the developing world has never been for the faint of heart. While the majority of investment practices by Canadian companies are responsible — both ethically and legally — the foibles of cavalier extractive companies operating outside Canada provide more than ample fodder for name-and-shame campaigners, as [...]
Apathy threatens Gomery’s value
Tuesday, November 1st, 2005by Donna Kennedy-Glans When Canadians brood over the rate of recurrence of integrity breaches inside companies and government institutions, there is invariably some angst followed by a shrugging of the shoulders. We begrudgingly seem to accept the inevitability of the few bad apples spoiling the barrel. Conceding to the few bad apples theory — the [...]
BUSINESS ETHICS: Partnering with the Chinese opens door to better behavior
Sunday, October 2nd, 2005by Donna Kennedy-Glans Chinese leadership has not concealed the fact a sustainable economy for the country is dependent on raw materials. The mines and oil fields that Beijing needs to fuel its voracious economic appetite are not located in China, and as a consequence it must invest beyond its own borders. Recent Chinese acquisitions of [...]
Tax Integrity Movement Provides New Management Dimension
Friday, July 1st, 2005by Donna Kennedy-Glans The finish line in tax integrity has moved. Additionally, it is predictable that as the expectations of stakeholders and responsive best practices in electric and natural gas companies, among others, continue to evolve, tax integrity “goal posts” will keep moving. How do corporate leaders in the electricity and natural gas sectors manage [...]