Event Summary
Ethics and compliance are central to business strategy. It’s up to leaders at all levels across the organization to create and sustain a culture of integrity. This course will empower the participant to analyze the risks of unethical behavior that might be triggered by powerful situations. It also analyzes some of the most prominent organizational scandals of the recent decades through the lenses of management, psychology, sociology, and philosophy, in order to contribute to a better understanding of unethical behavior.
Whenever we hear about ethical scandals, we tend to believe that unethical or illegal behavior in organizations is driven by the character deficiencies of the individual. However, numerous corporate scandals have demonstrated that even people with a high level of integrity can break the rules if they are put into a strong context. A better understanding of why and under what conditions good people make bad ethical decisions will enable us to better protect individuals as well as their respective organizations against the potentially overwhelming power of the context.
Attendees will receive 3 Professional Development Hours (PDH) upon completion.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Explain the impact of social context on individual decision-making using various theories (from Management, Sociology, Psychology, and Philosophy)
- Apply these theories to the analysis of some of the most eminent organizational scandals of recent decades.
- Assess risks of ethical blindness in your own organizational context
- Design interventions to reduce such risks for yourself and your organization
Who Should Attend:
All organizational leaders and natural gas industry employees.
Credly Digital Badge
Level 1 Natural Gas Ethics & Compliance Professional
SGA has partnered with Credly, the leader in digital credentials, to certify the recipients have a fundamental understanding of ethics and compliance central to the natural gas industry. They have a demonstrated, working knowledge of indicators that lead to unethical behaviors, unethical theories and analysis of past organizational degradations, risks associated with ethical blindness, and how to identify and intervene to reduce risk for themselves and their organization.
Criteria
Meet the Instructor
Suzanne Ogle
President and CEO, SGA Natural Gas Association
Suzanne Ogle is a nationally recognized leader in the energy sector, serving as President and CEO of the SGA Natural Gas Association and President of the Gas Machinery Research Council. Known for her visionary leadership and servant heart, Suzanne is a passionate advocate for energy reliability, natural gas innovation, and the people behind the pipeline.
Her career spans boardrooms and breakout sessions, where she’s redefined what it means to convene, train, and advance a modern energy workforce. Under her leadership, SGA has evolved into North America’s premier training hub and industry connector — without ever losing sight of its founding purpose: to serve its members and strengthen the industry.
Suzanne brings data, heart, and humor to every conversation — and her message is always clear: when we lead with values, we build a stronger energy future.
Meet the Instructor
Cindy Anderson
Chief Operating Officer
SGA Natural Gas Association
Cindy Anderson serves as the Chief Operating Officer of SGA Natural Gas Association (SGA), where she oversees the organization’s daily operations and leads its team. Since joining SGA in early 2019, Cindy has contributed in various roles, bringing her wealth of experience to the energy industry.
Before transitioning to SGA, Cindy dedicated 20 years to public service as a county official for Denton County, Texas. Elected as the youngest county clerk in the state, she served one of the nation’s largest counties, gaining extensive leadership experience. Her contributions extended beyond the county, with active roles in both state associations and the National Association of Counties.
Following her tenure in local government, Cindy pursued leadership development, training, and coaching, working with leaders across municipal and the energy sectors. This path ultimately led her to SGA, where she fosters connections and continues to support our industry. Commenting on her journey, Cindy shares, “Working with leaders in both transmission and distribution companies solidified my deep fondness for the people we serve at SGA, and the people are what we really are about.”
Outside of work, Cindy enjoys quality time with her family, caring for her beloved pets, and hosting gatherings for friends.
