Why strategy, governance, and ethics are "intrinsically connected"

Published on Global Ethics Day, this episode of the FM podcast is the continuation of an occasional series focused on ethics and called Beyond the Code. That means taking a detailed look at part of the CIMA Code of Ethics.

Xose Lumor, manager–Advocacy and Professional Ethics, speaks with Fraser Simpson, a strategy and governance leader, on why ethics should be embedded in decision-making rather than treated as a compliance exercise. The conversation explores how leaders can navigate uncertainty, balance competing priorities, and make better decisions in complex organisations without sacrificing trust or accountability.

For more information, visit the CIMA Code of Ethics home page.

What you'll learn from this episode:

• Why ethical considerations belong at the centre of business strategy.
• How leaders can make sound decisions when faced with uncertainty and competing demands.
• The role governance plays in improving decision-making across an organisation.
• How to build trust while navigating difficult strategic choices.
• Practical ways to embed ethics into day-to-day leadership decisions.