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Uncover the hidden pattern that leads to corporate ethical failures

Could your organisation be in the next headline for a major ethical scandal? Join us for “The Dark Pattern: Understanding the Systemic Roots of Ethical Scandals,” a profound one-day workshop on the cultural pattern that has emerged as the root cause of many prolific corporate scandals like Boeing, Wells Fargo, Enron and Volgswagen Dieselgate.
The workshop will be guided by ethics Professor Guido Palazzo as well as culture experts Hani Nabeel and Michelle Renecle, PhD from iPsychTec.
What will you learn? How to identify, prevent and rectify the 9 predictable attributes of the Dark Pattern that have led to widespread ethical failures and corporate scandals over and over.
Who is it for? Executives leading risk management, compliance, and financial strategy, aiming to protect their organizations from ethical scandals.
When and where is the workshop? There are two in-person workshops to choose from: Paris 20 September and London 25 October. Both are 10:00-17:00.
How do I register? Apply through the form on this page. Only 30 seats are available per workshop. Tickets are £2800 + VAT per delegate.
Scroll down this page for more information. If you have any questions, please reach out directly to our workshop facilitators: events@ipsychtec.com

About The Dark Pattern Workshop

Understanding the Dark Pattern 

Learn the 9 elements that make up the Dark Pattern condemning organisations to large-scale ethical scandals.

Exclusive Case studies

Engage in two of the most thorough quantitative research studies done on Boeing’s collapsing safety standards and Wells Fargo’s large-scale fraud case. By renowned business ethics professor and your workshop facilitator, Guido Palazzo.

Exclusive Tool

Learn the simple, comprehensive process you can use to identify, rectify and prevent the Dark Pattern in your organisation.

Meet Your Facilitators

Guido Palazzo

Professor of Business Ethics at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. Leading expert in organisational misconduct and ethical behaviour in corporate settings. Conducted leading research on “ethical blindness,” identifying how otherwise ethical individuals commit wrongful acts due to the environments they are in. Upcoming author of “Dark Pattern: the hidden dynamics of corporate scandals”. Creator of the “Dark Pattern” framework, uncovering the recurring pattern of nine critical elements that are consistently present across all high-profile corporate scandals.

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Hani Nabeel

Chief Behavioural Scientist at iPsychTec and founder of CultureScope, the Wharton People Analytics Award winner for revolutionising organisational culture measurement. Author of “Culture Analytics: An Evidence-Based Approach to Company Culture”. 20+ years of experience dedicated to making workplace culture tangible for leaders, so that culture can be the hero – not the villain – by using behaviour science.

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Michelle Renecle, PhD.

Director of Behaviour Science and People Analytics at iPsychTec. PhD in team dynamics and culture in high-risk organisations. Published academic author and global events speaker, sharing cutting-edge insights on culture transformation in complex systems and the role of organisational culture in driving unethical behaviours​. 10+ years of experience as an Industrial/Organisational Psychologist leading large-scale talent and leadership development initiatives – helping leaders measure their existing culture and embed more humane, ethical and sustainably high-performing workplace cultures.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Can you help me unlock the budget for this workshop from my organisation?"

Yes, we would be happy to provide more information about our credentials, accreditations and the tangible benefits of attending this workshop. Please get in touch: events@ipsychtec.com

“What is included in the workshop ticket?”

A ticket includes a full-day workshop, refreshments and lunch. Please share your dietary requirements on the signup form so that we can cater to your particular needs. Travel to and from the event is not included.

"Is it possible to dial in online?"

This masterclass is designed to be an interactive, in-person session where you get to meet, and learn from, other diverse leaders interested in corporate ethics and culture. Therefore, we are currently not offering an option to join online.

"Is there an opportunity to apply for a reduced rate for special circumstances?"

Thank you so much for your interest in this event. Unfortunately, there is no special pricing at the moment. Please do get in touch and we will notify you about future events.

"I have a few questions, where can I get in touch?"

Reach out directly and one of the facilitators will read and respond to your questions: events@ipsychtec.com

"I can't make either of the dates stipulated, can I sign up to a session at a different date?"

Please register your interest on the form, and we will be sure to contact you if further sessions open up in the future.

Seats are limited to 30 per workshop. To secure your seat, sign up on the form at the top of this page.