My Last Song

...treat my first like my last. This may be my final blog posting. Ever. I cannot tell the future and am much more atuned to speaking of the past. With that, I wanted to take the opportunity for some mild reflection of the journey that has been my CRM candidacy.

While I cannot speak of the time before my arrival, I can attest that GW is effectively integrating the value of ethical management into the curriculum. There have been times when I wish it was more explicit, and there were time that I wish it was more strictly adhered to, but on the whole, I have been impressed.

It began with Fort's carols that challenged us to identify all options at an ethical crossroads, and evolved to JGriff's CSR that aligned those decisions with a framework and helped identify the intent behind the behavior. I have seen the harm of cynism and the benefit of "doing the right thing." And it was in my Cross Cultural Managment class that I learned that this idea of what is "right" varies widely across borders. We all act logically, just based on different sets of assumptions. Those word ring true.

I have also enjoyed the service work that assisted my integration into the DC community. While it was often difficult to track, I had the opportunity to visit new areas of the city and see the tangible benefits of my work.

The blog has been a challenge. I fear that it has largely, if not completely, gone unread, but that is not to say that it is without benefit. The self-management that comes from reliving the intent of one's work serves great purpose.

I feel privileged to be among the inaugural candidates for this certificate and applaud those who have worked hard to introduce it. The CRM program is a great asset for GWSB.