About this webinar

Why do good people make bad decisions? Ethical blindness is not about bad intentions. Business life is full of grey zones. Navigating those innumerable moments of vagueness in a fast-paced environment is a challenge for everyone. Ethical blindness is about the moments when our values quietly slip out of sight. That´s where we risk being blinded by the context, where we might get trapped by our own biases, or where our lens narrows. Here is where we risk missing fraud red flags or deviating from our professional investigation path.

Through practical, real-world business scenarios, this presentation explores how context, culture, routines, or even unconscious bias can cloud our judgment without us even noticing. You'll learn to recognize the warning signs, challenge your own blind spots, and build the habits that keep your ethical compass sharp when it matters most.

Key Topics Discussed:

Understanding ethical blindness and its impact on fraud risk
Why good people make poor ethical decisions
Cognitive biases affecting fraud detection
Groupthink, authority bias, and organisational pressure
The normalisation of deviance and misconduct
Cultural drivers of fraud and unethical behaviour
Professional scepticism in fraud examinations
Recognising overlooked fraud indicators and warning signs
Ethical challenges in investigations and internal reporting
Leadership influence on ethical decision-making
Strengthening speak-up cultures and challenge mechanisms
Lessons from major fraud and misconduct cases

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Ursula Schmidt•Internal Audit & Compliance Advisor | Former Global Audit Executive

Dr. Ursula Schmidt is an independent advisor and founder of Schmidt Advisory, specialising in internal audit, compliance, governance, and ethics. She previously served as Executive Vice President, Aud...

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Eyes Wide Shut: Navigating Ethical Blindness in Fraud Investigations