A Fortune 200 retailer asked us to conduct ethics training for the Board "that would be relevant, interesting, fun, and help build the team." In an hour.

We provided a high level review of the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and best practices in the field, and working with ethics management compared the retailer's efforts to these practices. After consulting the lead director, we developed a series of case studies that engaged this experienced, professional board in issues relevant to them and the company.

The session went so well that the Board Chair and the CEO extended the session for 20 minutes, and continued the conversation over dinner. Nine of nine board members completing a post-session evaluation said the training was informative. Six of nine said it should be repeated annually (two more said it should be repeated if new information arose.) Fortunately, this kind of comment was representative: "Tonight was great; all areas were relevant."