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17/12/2008


Values go beyond ‘what you can get away with’

According to Stephen Green, chairman of HSBC Holdings;

Values go beyond ‘what you can get away with’ and that values are, in the end, critical to value – to sustainable value, that is

Green goes on to say;

“For companies, where does the responsibility for this begin? With their boards, of course. It is their job to promote a culture of ethical business throughout their organisation. It is true for banks at this time, but also true for all our businesses at all times.” Most of his industry colleagues wanted to do this and to be able to look at themselves in the mirror and know they were doing the right thing, he added.

Evidently, very relevant advice, if perhaps acknowledging that the horse has already bolted. That said, such sentiments go a long way to endorsing the opportunity and recognising the potential value that comes from successful leadership development.

Quotes via People Management

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