Take the IMC USA Consulting Ethics Challenge! 1.) Read this case study; 2.) read the IMC USA Enforceable Code of Ethics; and 3.) comment below.

The Consulting Ethics Situation

You and your team are waiting for your first meeting with the client company’s CEO to join the meeting. Your client point of contact, Ryan, shares his vacation plans for the holidays. As he finishes, Tiffany, your new team member, shares her plans. “That sounds great Ryan! My friends and I are heading to the beach at the end of the month for a week of sun, fun, and a TON of margaritas!”

What Would You Do?

Is there an ethical issue or potential violation of the enforceable IMC USA Code of Ethics? 

What, if anything, would you do?

Calls to Action:

Join IMC USA and adhere to its Code of Enforceable Ethics. All members are required to adhere to the IMC USA Code of Ethics as well as our Consultant’s Code of Conduct.

Learn from other real ethics cases by reading more IMC USA’s Ethics Case Studies on our Consulting to Management Blog.

About the Author Liz Weber CMC, CSP

The author of this post, Liz Weber, is a Strategic Leadership Advisor, Certified Management Consultant® (CMC®) and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). Liz currently serves as IMC USA’s Ethics Chair. Liz holds an MBA in International Business. She taught for Johns Hopkins University’s Graduate School of Continuing Studies and Georgetown University’s Senior Executive Leadership Program. Liz has supervised business activities in 129 countries and consulted in over 20 countries. She has written ten leadership books and currently writes a monthly blog and posts on social media daily. For more information visit her website and connect with Liz on LinkedIn.