Intentionality in Learning and Teaching Accounting Ethics-What is Giving Voice To Values?

What is Giving Voice To Values?

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Giving Voice to Values (GVV) is an innovative framework for ethical leadership development created by Dr. Mary C. Gentile. Unlike traditional ethics education, GVV emphasizes the practical implementation of values, rather than merely ethical analysis. It starts with the assumption that people want to act on their values but need strategies to do so effectively. The program provides tools and methods to help individuals voice and act on their values in the workplace.<br /><br />GVV's curriculum is available through the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business and is accessible online for educators and businesses. It includes interactive modules and a book titled "Giving Voice to Values: How To Speak Your Mind When You Know What’s Right," available in multiple languages.<br /><br />Developed in collaboration with institutions like Aspen Institute and Yale School of Management, GVV has been adopted globally across diverse educational and professional settings. Countries like the U.S., India, Egypt, and others have implemented GVV in their educational systems, extending its reach to fields beyond business, including engineering, healthcare, and media.<br /><br />Numerous organizations, including Lockheed Martin, Unilever, and the European Commission, have piloted or integrated GVV into their training programs. Dr. Gentile's work has received significant recognition, such as the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame induction and awards in ethical leadership education.<br /><br />Mary Gentile’s publications and GVV’s frameworks are highly regarded, with endorsements from notable figures such as Walter Isaacson and Leonard A. Schlesinger. The approach is considered transformative in ethics education, aiming to equip individuals with the skills to advocate for their values in professional settings. For more information, resources are available through the program's website or by contacting Dr. Gentile directly.

Keywords

Giving Voice to Values

ethical leadership

Mary C. Gentile

values implementation

Darden School of Business

interactive modules

global adoption

professional training

Thinkers50 Hall of Fame

transformative ethics education