Introduction

In today's complex and highly scrutinized corporate landscape, ethical leadership in the boardroom is paramount for ensuring organizational integrity, driving sustainable value creation, and safeguarding stakeholder trust. Boards are increasingly challenged to navigate intricate moral dilemmas, uphold transparent practices, and demonstrate unwavering responsibility for their decisions and their impact. This comprehensive training course is meticulously designed to equip current and aspiring board members and senior executives with the essential frameworks and practical strategies to champion ethical conduct and cultivate a culture of robust accountability from the top.

This 5-day intensive program will empower participants to cultivate a deep understanding of ethical decision-making, master transparent governance practices, and refine their ability to lead with moral courage and uncompromising integrity. You will learn to identify and mitigate ethical risks, build strong internal controls, and inspire a workforce committed to responsible practices. By mastering these critical competencies, you will not only enhance your own leadership effectiveness but also contribute significantly to your organization's reputation, resilience, and long-term societal impact.

Duration: 5 Days

Target Audience

• Senior Leaders and Executives
• Board Members and Directors
• Compliance Officers and Managers
• Risk Management Professionals
• Legal Counsel and Corporate Secretaries
• Internal and External Auditors
• Human Resources Professionals
• Aspiring Leaders
• Professionals in regulated industries
• Anyone responsible for fostering ethical conduct

Objectives

• Understand the foundational principles of ethical leadership in the boardroom.
• Develop a strong ethical compass for navigating complex business dilemmas.
• Master strategies for fostering a culture of integrity and transparency.
• Learn to identify and mitigate ethical risks within the organization.
• Enhance decision-making processes with a strong ethical lens.
• Cultivate personal accountability and inspire it in others.
• Understand the role of governance frameworks in ensuring ethical conduct.
• Develop effective communication strategies for ethical standards and policies.
• Create a personalized action plan for championing ethical leadership in the boardroom.

Course Modules

Module 1: The Board's Ethical Mandate

• Defining the board's role in setting the ethical tone at the top.
• Understanding the fiduciary duties and ethical responsibilities of directors.
• Exploring the impact of board culture on organizational ethics.
• The importance of independence and objectivity in ethical oversight.
• Case studies of ethical leadership in boardrooms.

Module 2: Ethical Decision-Making for Boards

• A systematic approach to analyzing and resolving complex ethical dilemmas at the board level.
• Tools for ethical analysis tailored for board decisions.
• Addressing conflicts of interest and related-party transactions.
• The impact of group dynamics and cognitive biases on ethical choices.
• Practical exercises in applying ethical decision-making models to boardroom scenarios.

Module 3: Fostering a Culture of Integrity and Transparency

• Strategies for embedding ethical values into the organizational DNA from the board down.
• Developing and communicating a robust code of conduct and ethics policies.
• The board's role in promoting psychological safety for speaking up.
• Overseeing whistleblower protection mechanisms.
• Ensuring transparency in corporate reporting and communications.

Module 4: Risk Management and Ethical Governance

• Identifying and assessing ethical risks within business operations and processes.
• Understanding the link between ethical lapses and financial/reputational damage.
• Implementing internal controls to prevent and detect unethical behavior.
• The board's oversight of anti-corruption and anti-bribery programs.
• Strategies for managing and mitigating ethical breaches.

Module 5: Board Oversight of Compliance and Legal Ethics

• Understanding the board's role in ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Overseeing the effectiveness of the compliance function.
• Navigating legal and ethical implications of corporate actions.
• The board's responsibility for data privacy and cybersecurity ethics.
• Engaging with legal counsel on ethical and compliance matters.

Module 6: Stakeholder Ethics and Board Accountability

• Understanding ethical responsibilities to diverse stakeholders (shareholders, employees, customers, community, environment).
• The board's role in promoting corporate social responsibility (CSR) and ESG.
• Strategies for transparently communicating ethical performance to stakeholders.
• Cultivating personal and collective accountability for ethical conduct.
• Building and maintaining trust with the public and investors.

Module 7: Enhancing Ethical Board Effectiveness

• Strategies for continuous learning and development in board ethics.
• Conducting board evaluations with an ethical lens.
• Building a strong network for ethical guidance and support.
• Mentoring future directors in ethical leadership.
• Creating a personalized action plan for championing ethical leadership in your boardroom.

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.