Globethics.net elements for responsible leadership : a result of the Globethics.net international conference, Bangkok, Thailand, 22-26 September, 2005

Abstract

In today’s globalised and interconnected world, most societies are challenged by a fast transition of structures and values. Therefore, former models, guidelines and practices of leadership are changing. The call for ethical orientation for responsible leadership is widespread. ‘Responsible Leadership – Global and Contextual Ethical Challenges’ was the topic addressed at the International Globethics.net Conference, 22-26 September 2005 in Bangkok, Thailand. The participants explored elements of principles for responsible leadership in five areas, namely family, education, religion, business and politics. The principles outlined in this paper represent the outcome of the Bangkok conference (...) [p. 343].