WISE+ Framework
Globethics' practical tool for ethical decision-making
Make better decisions — even in complex situations
Leaders today face choices that don’t have obvious answers. Competing priorities, stakeholder pressures, and real-world constraints can make “doing the right thing” harder than it sounds.
WISE+ is a practical decision-making tool designed to help individuals and organisations navigate these moments with clarity and confidence.
Used across Globethics programmes worldwide, WISE+ provides a simple, structured way to think through ethical dilemmas — not just to meet compliance requirements, but to act with integrity.
A simple structure you can apply anywhere
WISE+ helps you break down complex decisions into clear steps:
- What’s the issue?
Clarify the situation and what’s at stake. - Identify options
Explore possible courses of action. - Scan with ethical lenses
Consider impacts, values, and different worldviews. - Execute and evaluate
Take action and reflect on outcomes.
This structure is easy to learn and designed to be used in real time — in meetings, in strategy discussions, and in day-to-day leadership decisions
WISE+ supports decision-making at different levels
Designed for real-world use
WISE+ is not theoretical. It has been developed and tested across sectors and regions:
- Applied in community contexts through Globethics’ affiliate in Indonesia (YADEMA)
- Piloted with organisations and case studies at the Global Ethics Forum
- Used with senior leaders and executives in Geneva