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

The Consulting Ethics Situation

You created a model for your client TrimBro that will help them analyze data more efficiently. As you worked through the model you knew it could help other clients as well. You even tested data from your other clients, and the model proved its value.  

Can you use the model you created for TrimBro with other clients? Is it in your contract that it is a work product? Do you have to ask your client’s permission?

What Would an Ethical Consultant Do?

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

What, if anything, would you do?

Call to Action:

If you’d like to learn more about ethics in consulting and follow a Code of Ethics, join IMC USA. All members are required to adhere to the IMC USA Code of Ethics as well as our Consultant’s Code of Conduct.

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 has 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.