EPISODE 29: “THE DILEMMA GAME”:UNLEASHING THE POWER OF ETHICS AND GOOD CYBERSECURITY THROUGH PLAY
Welcome to Compromising Positions!
The tech podcast that asks non-cybersecurity professionals what we in the industry can do to make their lives easier and help make our organisations more prepared to face ever-changing human-centric cyber threats!
We are joined again by Dr Bettina Palazzo a business ethics expert! She works with compliance managers to create a culture of integrity that focuses on the leadership and behavioural dimensions of compliance.
In this episode, “The Dilemma Game”: Unleashing The Power of Ethics and Good Cybersecurity Through Play”, we delve into the complexities of power dynamics within organisations, exploring the efficacy of policies and the role of ethical standards in both corporate and personal settings.
We question the effectiveness of merely adding regulations in response to ethical crises and stresses the importance of cultural context in shaping responsibilities towards cybersecurity.
Then our discussion extends to the necessity of embracing local nuances while maintaining universal ethical standards, and the limits of systemic solutions in a diverse, evolving landscape.
And finally, this episode also introduces the "dilemma game," an innovative approach to enhance understanding and application of policy texts through real-world scenarios, fostering a culture of integrity and psychological safety where open communication and trust are paramount.
This thought-provoking episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of culture, ethics, and organisational behaviour.
Key Takeaways:
Beyond the Buzzwords: Company culture is more than just statements on a wall. We explore how actions speak louder than mission statements.
Regulations vs. Reality: Should we pile on more rules, or find a way to make compliance actually work? We discuss the limitations of a one-size-fits-all approach.
Cybersecurity: A Shared Responsibility: Who's on the hook for protecting your company from cyberattacks? We break down how culture plays a big role in online safety.
The Dilemma Game: Ditch the boring compliance training! Learn about a fun, interactive way to test your company's policies against real-world situations.
Building an Integrity Culture: Trust and clear communication are key. Discover how to create a safe space where employees can speak up without fear of reprisal.
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Keywords: cybersecurity, compliance, leadership, psychological safety, ethics
Show Notes
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On the Importance of Trial and Error with Stefan Gaillard By Christian Hunt
About dr Bettina Palazzo
Bettina stumbled on the topic of business ethics in the early 90s and soon found out that it is such a rich and exciting topic that she never stopped doing anything else – at least professionally. She suffered through the cumbersome but rewarding effort of getting her head around the philosophical and economical foundations of business ethics, won a prize for her PhD. thesis and rode off into the sunset to join KPMG. There she helped to build their business ethics consulting services. Tough pioneer work at that time! After a short detour into strategic management consulting, she returned to her true passion and started her own business ethics advisory in 2000. Over the years Bettina has learned that you cannot press ethics into checklists and processes and that unethical companies make unhappy people. The desire to create corporate cultures that make work fun and meaningful instead of dreadful and depressing drives everything she does.
Fun facts: Bettina also has a blog about her city of the heart Rome and dances salsa. She met her husband, Guido Palazzo, on a business ethics conference and they have two almost grown sons.
LINKS FOR dr Bettina Palazzo
Dr Palazzo’s website
Dr Palazzo’s LinkedIn
