It’s hard to believe ASAE’s Annual Meeting and Expo is just about over! There have been some amazing sessions and learning opportunities, and I’m glad to have the chance to hit up some sessions.

One really thought-provoking session was this morning — we discussed ethics and how different generations handle different situations. Some of the dilemmas presented were tricky, and I think there’s a lot of gray area regarding ethics and conflicts of interest.

Here’s the scenario that we discussed for awhile: What do you do if you have a side business that serves your members? How do you handle it with your supervisors? What would you do?

There didn’t seem to be one clear consensus, but lots of different scenarios. However, I think one thing to keep in mind when dealing with an ethical dilemma is to always be open, honest and transparent. Your decisions may not always be popular, but hopefully your integrity will never be questioned.