This video library is made available by joint initiative of the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General and the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission. Our collaborative mission is to promote integrity and ethical conduct by educating public servants at all levels of government in Pennsylvania.
An Inside Look:
Communication
Effective Communication is essential for the proper and ethical administration of government. This video explains essentials of clarity of language, emphasis in text and emails, frames of reference, vocabulary, and the importance of follow-through.
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“Always On”
As government employees, we should consider ourselves "Always on"… not in the sense that we're required to be on the job around the clock, but more in the sense that someone is always evaluating our performance, whether on the clock, or after work hours.
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Reasons and Excuses
Everyone makes mistakes; but how we explain them shows our true character. Do we own up and provide real reasons, or do we try to shift blame with made-up excuses? When we rationalize, we put our own integrity and credibility at risk.
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