The Ethics of Independent Work

Episode summary

This episode explores the ethical dimensions of independent work in higher education, focusing on the judgement required to navigate complex, ambiguous situations. It considers issues such as independence, scope, confidentiality, impact, and professional sustainability.

Key takeaways

• Ethical challenges in independent work are often ambiguous rather than clear-cut
• Independence requires careful navigation of influence and expectation
• Scope, confidentiality, and impact all involve judgement calls
• Sustainability is an ethical as well as a personal consideration
• Ethical practice involves reflection rather than rigid rules

Further Resources

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KHL Consulting website
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/profkhl

Network for Tertiaty Education Consultants (NTEC)
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