Corporate Peace Ethics: Leading Peace in your organisation (II) – Our Security, Our Peace by Prof. O.E Bassey

Here is picking up from where we left off, and deepening our foray into corporate peace ethics and the overarching need for organisation to embody these principles within their quarters.

These ethics as explained in the pioneer article often spell the difference between a thriving firm and their counterparts. And we continue by exploring these ethics which organisations should hold and practice earnestly:

Transparency

This is ultimately the spine to every business entity such that without transparency in the dealings of the company, it will be hard to record growth. This ethic is needed away from the dealings with the external public down to the dealings between colleagues to colleagues, and employers to colleagues. These relationships within the organisation must be guided on the principle of transparency to avoid conflicts that could set the company on the path of division and chaos.

From policies, to decision-making, to communication, these aspects have been known to be some of the causes of ripples within an organisation, but the key to saturating peace in your organisation off these important aspects is invariably transparency,

Conflict Resolution Strategies

Conflict is inevitable in any human endeavor, but how it is managed makes all the difference. Instead of avoiding or suppressing conflicts, organizations should embrace them as opportunities for growth and learning.

Implementing robust conflict resolution mechanisms, such as mediation and arbitration, empowers employees to address issues directly and collaboratively, fostering a culture of accountability and reconciliation.

Upholding Corporate Social Responsibility

True peace extends beyond the confines of the boardroom and encompasses the broader community and environment. Embracing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives allows organizations to contribute positively to society while aligning with ethical values.

Whether through environmental stewardship, philanthropy, or community engagement programs, companies can leverage their resources to effect meaningful change and build lasting peace beyond their walls.

Leading by Example

Ultimately, fostering corporate peace ethics requires leadership by example. Leaders who embody the principles of integrity, empathy, and humility set the tone for organizational culture and inspire others to follow suit.

By demonstrating a commitment to ethical conduct, transparency, and social responsibility in their actions, leaders become catalysts for positive change, driving the organization towards a more peaceful and prosperous future.

Philippians 4:9: Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

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To this end is our campaign to spread the education of peace leadership to both the old as young, women and children in various places from corporate organisations, to political organizations, worship centers, educational institutions, markets and communities.

It is in our belief that the more educated the people are in respect to peace leadership, the more peaceful our country will become.

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Prof. Ofonime Emmanuel Bassey is a Leadership, Conflict, Peace and Security Management Coach with decades of experience in the practice and promotion of Law Enforcement, Peace and Security through the Nigeria Police and the United Nations.

He has served and interacted at the top level management of the Nigeria Police as well as internationally as a United Nation’s Monitor/Mentor in Kosovo, Europe.

Ofonime is a certified United Nation’s Trainer, and currently a Professor of Leadership, Peace and Conflict Resolution with ICOF University, USA/Zambia and a Professor of Peace Education with Charismatic International University, Cameroon.

With his marks well-established in Peace Leadership both in Nigeria and Africa, he is the President, NISSI Safety Management Institute: An Institute famous for Peace Leadership.

Presently, he is spearheading a campaign tagged “The Next Peace Leaders”, a campaign that is billed to run from 2022-2030 with a target of training 37,000 young peace leaders.

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