May 17, 2016. Received a KYOCERA ACADEMY certificate for successfully completing the Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption course and test.
This is not just a “checkmark” for a Japanese corporation with its strict standards. It’s a framework for conducting ethical business anywhere in the world.
The course provided a clear understanding of the “red lines”:
What constitutes a bribe or a corrupt practice (spoiler: it’s not just envelopes of cash).
How to identify risks in daily operations: from selecting a contractor to giving a corporate gift.
The consequences — not only legal (criminal charges) but also reputational (losing client and partner trust forever).
For me, as a manager, this became the foundation for building transparent relationships within the team and with the external world. When you understand the boundaries of what is permissible and unacceptable, you can:
Foster a culture of fair play within your department.
Make decisions you won’t regret later.
Choose partners and suppliers based on a “clean hands” principle.
Be confident that business growth is built on service quality, not dubious schemes.
In an era where reputation is the most fragile and valuable asset, such a course is not corporate formalism. It’s an investment in resilience and long-term trust.
And, frankly, it’s also about peace of mind. Because business should bring the thrill of victory, not the stress of potential fallout.
