In today's complex corporate landscape, ethical leadership and executive decision-making are paramount for organizational success and stakeholder trust. Leaders are constantly faced with intricate choices that extend beyond mere financial implications, touching upon societal impact, employee well-being, and long-term sustainability. The ability to identify, analyze, and resolve ethical dilemmas is a hallmark of effective leadership, safeguarding reputation, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of integrity. This crucial training course is designed to empower senior professionals to lead with unwavering ethical conviction.

This intensive five-day program will equip participants with advanced frameworks and practical tools to confidently navigate the most challenging ethical dilemmas in their leadership roles. You will delve into real-world case studies, explore the psychological underpinnings of ethical choices, and develop robust strategies for fostering an ethical organizational climate. By mastering the art of ethical decision-making for executives, you will enhance your capacity to make principled choices that align with organizational values, promote responsible governance, and inspire confidence across all levels of your enterprise.

Duration: 5 days

Target Audience:

• Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
• Senior Vice Presidents
• Department Heads
• Board Members
• Executive Directors
• General Managers
• Aspiring Leaders
• Corporate Governance Professionals
• Compliance Officers
• Legal Counsel

Objectives:

• Understand the nature and complexity of ethical dilemmas in leadership.
• Apply various ethical frameworks to executive decision-making.
• Identify personal biases and their impact on ethical choices.
• Develop strategies for fostering an ethical organizational culture.
• Learn to communicate ethical decisions effectively to stakeholders.
• Enhance skills in anticipating and mitigating ethical risks.
• Understand the legal and reputational consequences of unethical decisions.
• Build resilience in upholding ethical principles under pressure.
• Lead with integrity and inspire ethical conduct in others.

Course Modules:

Module 1: Foundations of Ethical Leadership

• Defining ethical leadership and its importance in modern organizations
• Key ethical theories and their relevance to executive roles
• The relationship between personal values and organizational ethics
• The impact of leadership behavior on corporate culture
• Understanding the moral authority of leaders

Module 2: Identifying and Analyzing Ethical Dilemmas

• Recognizing the signs of an ethical dilemma in executive contexts
• Differentiating between ethical, legal, and business challenges
• Structured approaches to analyzing complex ethical situations
• Identifying stakeholders and their interests in ethical decisions
• The role of data and information in ethical analysis

Module 3: Ethical Decision-Making Frameworks

• Applying utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics in practice
• The "Four-Way Test" and other practical decision models
• Navigating conflicts between different ethical principles
• Group decision-making and ethical considerations
• Developing a personal ethical decision-making process

Module 4: The Psychology of Ethical Choices

• Understanding cognitive biases that influence ethical judgment
• The impact of organizational pressure and conformity
• Moral disengagement and rationalization in leadership
• Cultivating moral courage and resilience
• Strategies for resisting unethical influences

Module 5: Ethical Governance and Compliance

• The role of boards and executive teams in ethical oversight
• Developing and implementing codes of conduct and ethics policies
• Whistleblower protection and internal reporting mechanisms
• Ensuring compliance with anti-corruption and regulatory standards
• Building a speak-up culture within the organization

Module 6: Leading with Integrity in Challenging Times

• Ethical considerations in crisis management and public relations
• Making ethical decisions under uncertainty and high stakes
• Balancing profit with purpose and social responsibility
• Ethical leadership during organizational change and restructuring
• Maintaining integrity in competitive environments

Module 7: Building an Ethical Organizational Culture

• Strategies for embedding ethics into daily operations and values
• The importance of ethical training and continuous development
• Recognizing and rewarding ethical behavior
• Measuring and monitoring ethical performance
• The leader's role in championing a lasting ethical legacy

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training.