Commentary by Center Senior Director of Leadership Ethics Ann Skeet
The Consequences of Unethical Leadership … and Followership
The consequences of Trump’s rhetoric and his followers’ actions manifested themselves in the nation’s capital on January 6, 2021.
5 Traits of Organizations that use Tech Responsibly
As new technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing and blockchain become mainstream, and their practical uses more pervasive, myriad new business opportunities will be created.
One Republic, with Liberty and Justice for All
The work of the citizenry is not over and done with now that the 2020 election is behind us. True reconciliation requires that there’s more work to be done.
The Three Imperatives of Teaching During the Pandemic: An Ethicist Weighs In
How to keep students front and center
A global pandemic has challenged educators immeasurably, while at the same time giving them the chance to show their creativity and how seriously they take their commitment to young people.
Presidential Leadership Ethics: One Decision, Two Colonoscopies
A comparison of two presidents’ handling of health issues highlights the leadership approach of each leader.
AI in the Service of Humanity
The Partnership on AI, in collaboration with Markkula Center for Applied Ethics staff, has published a paper offering a framework for workforce well-being in the age of artificial intelligence.
School Leaders Need Our Help Providing Equitable Education
The decision to send children back in classrooms is a particularly challenging one for school superintendents, and they need our support.
We’d all be Better off in Business and in Life if we Followed the Teachings of This Revered Professor
‘How will you measure your life?’ famed educator Clayton Christensen asked. That is the question for this moment.
Opinion: We Need Silicon Valley Leadership, Now More Than Ever
If we don’t get schools open in a format that works for everyone we will not get Silicon Valley open for business.
How to Create Inclusive Workplaces:
Lessons learned from a dialogue series bringing together business leaders and academics
Insights on developing a diverse and inclusive workplace from the Diversity Dialogues series at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.