A Conflict of Interest Needs Daylight
Recognize and disclose interests that could reasonably affect judgment before trust has to be repaired.
A procurement lead realizes her former manager now works for the vendor with the strongest proposal, and the scoring meeting starts in 20 minutes. The ethical issue is already visible; the question is whether the team will name it before momentum decides for them. Why the framework matters Conflicts of interest are not accusations; they are conditions that can reasonably make others doubt judgment. Disclosure protects the process even when the person believes they can stay objective. The framework turns the moment into a disciplined review: facts, duties, stakeholders, options, and record. That order matters because people often jump straight…
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