Centre for Humanistic Ethics in Risk Management Scandinavia (CHERMS)
23rd-24th September 2026
Svendborg, Denmark
Moral Dilemmas
Improve your decision making under pressure
We are pleased to invite you to our first Convention on Humanistic Ethics in Risk Management in Svendborg, Denmark from 23-24th September. The theme of the convention is ‘Moral Dilemmas’.
An appeal for Humanistic Ethics
Nearly all risk methodologies and decision models are anchored to the STEM worldview (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). What matters is what gets measured because the key purpose is to control the risk. This single-minded quest for control makes people at the receiving end nervous (in fact, nervousness is now a valid root cause in maritime audits). Likewise, accident methods, in their search for certainty and control (root cause), are known to traumatise people even more than the experience of the accidents.
This Convention is a call for Humanistic Ethics. It is an appeal to leaders and regulators to think more holistically about risk and decision making at all levels. We achieve this by bringing transdisciplinary methods to STEM to achieve a balance between subjective decisions with objective rules, measurable outcomes with intangible motivations, and more importantly, by acknowledging that fallible humans work and
live in an imperfect world. It is an appeal for humility in a world that has become one-sided and quite frankly, obsessed with efficiency
and control. It is a humble beginning not knowing what lies ahead. At this stage, it is a tiny step forward in the right direction.
Programme structure:
- The limitation of orthodox methods and tools in tackling risk
- Foundation in Humanistic Ethics
- The application of humanistic methods to topical concerns (Geopolitical tensions, Climate change, decarbonisation, AI, Wellbeing, New Technologies, and Corruption)
- A cultural tour of the Svendborg shipyard
- Further support and resources to build competence
Who will join us?
The Convention is supported by the Danish Maritime Authority, MARIKO and a selective group of visionary leaders who care about people.
What is unique about this convention?
- Dialogue-based: Seafarers / frontline people and leaders will dialogue in small groups
- Learning oriented: Visual and verbal methods to apply learning in practice
- Person-centred: Rich and personal stories involving moral dilemmas will be used as the basis for learning>
What can I expect to learn?
- Critical thinking skills
- Cultural Intelligence
- Knowing how our ethics and moral intuitions (unconsciously) guide our decisions
- Improving decision making skills under pressure
How can I participate?
- Participation is by invitation only
- No cost to the participants (except a minimum fee to cover the cost of food)
- If you are interested to join simply write to us with an expression of interest
- For those interested, we will offer an advanced workshop starting from 24th September 1pm to 25th September 3pm at a cost.
See the following website for more information: https://novellus.solutions/mec-events/cherms26/
Contact
Dr Nippin Anand
Founder Novellus
nippin.anand@novellus.solutions
Dr Signe Jensen
Head of Research, MARIKO
sj@mariko.dk