Second Unconference - lloyddavis/ckop GitHub Wiki
‘The Ethical Responsibilities of Professionals in a Climate of Uncertainty’
Our second unconference took place in London on June 5th 2019.
Challenges to the ethics of professionals arise from multiple sources, ranging from distrust of their values and expertise, to pressures emanating from managerialism and sparse resources. Our invitation was open to practitioners and researchers in health, law, education, business, politics, journalism and technology.
We expected conversations to arise around:
- What are the key responsibilities of public sector professionals today?
- What specific ethical challenges arise from the managerial reforms that have re-shaped the public sector in the interests of the market?
- How do professionals contend with requirements to privilege commercial interests versus the values of service?
- How can professionals counter discourses which cast doubt on their professional expertise and integrity?
- What possible responses are open to professionals to ensure that their ethics and values are not eroded?
Agenda Setting & Reports
At our unconferences the agenda for the day is set by participants expressing questions or subject areas that they feel are important to work on. Participants who suggest a topic for conversation are expected to report something of what happened during their session. The links below will take you to an editor (with version control!) for you to see what has been reported or to add your own experience and thoughts on the subject if you were there.
Session 1
How/Does ideology shape responsible/sustainability learning practices? - Olga
What do we mean by ethics & what do we mean by professionalism? - Hilary
If I walked into a room, how would I see Leadership in practice/action? - Simon M
Buying Public Services? Supply & Demand? - Nanette
How do professionals develop resilience? - Emma
Is professional autonomy dead? - Mark
What are "resources" and do we have a shortage? - Julie
Should more be done to encourage a learning/society? - Norman
Session 2
Addressing the problems of being junior in an organisation whose values make you uncomfortable - Nigel
Is professionalism compatible with neo-liberal ideology? - Hilary
What spaces exist for professionals to talk openly about ethics? - Emma
How do (public service) professionals respond to austerity? - Mark
Is it a profession being environmentally responsible? - Olga
How to shift power to people and communities to improve wellness - Peter