Ethical Leadership in Practice® 1 Day Training by Wisdom Hub in Canberra
Description
Duration: 8 hours (including breaks) | Format: In-person / In-house / Online / Hybrid Certification: Course Completion Certification | Credits: 8 CEUs/CPDs/PDUs
Course Overview:
In today’s high-pressure business environment, leaders face complex decisions where legal compliance is not enough. Ethical leadership is no longer optional, it is a strategic necessity that protects reputation, builds trust, and sustains long-term performance.
This 8-hour interactive program equips leaders with practical tools to make principled decisions under pressure, identify ethical blind spots, and build cultures grounded in integrity and accountability.
Participants explore real-world corporate cases to understand how leadership choices shape organizational outcomes — positively or catastrophically.
Key Outcomes:
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
Apply Structured Ethical Decision-Making
Recognize Ethical Blind Spots
Distinguish Compliance from True Ethical Leadership
Build and Strengthen Ethical Team Culture
Diagnose Organizational Risk Factors
Develop Moral Courage
Create a Personal Ethical Leadership Action Plan
Target Audience:
Senior Leaders and Decision-Makers
C-Suite Executives (CEOs, CFOs, COOs)
Vice Presidents and Directors
Business Unit Heads
Board Members and Governance Leaders
Mid-Level Managers preparing for senior roles
High-potential leaders in succession programs
HR and Organizational Development professionals
Compliance and Risk Management leaders
MBA and Executive MBA participants
Prerequisites:
None
Technical Requirements:
For In-house training:
Projector, Screen or TV
HDMI cable
Notebook, Pen
Internet
Laptop or tablet
Note: The training schedule includes two 15-minute coffee breaks and one 30-minute lunch break
Description
How Hosting This Workshop Internally Strengthens Your Organization?
Hosting this Ethical Leadership workshop internally aligns leaders around shared values, accountability standards, and consistent decision-making practices. It helps surface cultural blind spots, clarify expectations beyond compliance, and strengthen “tone at the top” before small issues grow into larger risks.
By building structured ethical decision frameworks and increasing awareness of pressure-driven bias, the organization strengthens governance, trust, and long-term sustainability — shifting from reactive crisis management to proactive integrity-driven leadership.
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FAQs
- 1. What is Ethical Leadership in Practice®?
A practical 1-day training focused on ethical decision-making, integrity, accountability, and responsible leadership.
- 2. Who should attend this training?
Managers, supervisors, team leaders, executives, HR professionals, and emerging leaders.
- 3. What will I learn?
You’ll learn how to make ethical decisions, handle workplace challenges, build trust, and lead with integrity.
- 4. How long is the training?
The program is a 1-day training designed for practical and focused learning.
- 5. Is the training suitable for new managers?
Yes. It is suitable for both emerging leaders and experienced managers.
- 6. Will I receive a certificate?
Yes, participants receive a Course Completion Certificate upon successful completion.
- 7. Is the training available online?
Yes. Online, classroom, in-house, and hybrid delivery options may be available.
- 8. Is this training practical or theoretical?
The training emphasizes practical workplace situations, ethical challenges, decision-making, and leadership application.
- 9. Can organizations arrange private training?
Yes. In-house and customized training options are available for organizations and teams.
- 10. How can I enquire about the training?
For More Information & Registration
Please contact us at sales@wisdommindsglobal.com
Agenda
Module 1: Foundations of Ethical Leadership
Topics Covered: ⦁ Ethics vs. Legality - Understand why what is legal is not always ethical — and how leaders must navigate the difference. ⦁ Stakeholder Theory - Learn how ethical leaders balance the needs of employees, customers, shareholders, and society. ⦁ Trust & Reputation - Discover how ethical behavior builds long-term credibility and brand strength. ⦁ Long-Term vs. Short-Term Leadership - Explore how ethical leadership drives sustainable success over quarterly gains. ⦁ Ethics vs. Compliance - Move beyond rule-following to values-driven leadership
Module 2: Ethical Decision-Making Models
Topics Covered: ⦁ Rest’s Four-Component Model - Understand the psychological process behind ethical awareness, judgment, intention, and action (developed by James Rest). ⦁ Utilitarianism (Outcomes-Based Ethics) - Learn to evaluate decisions based on overall impact and consequences. ⦁ Deontological Ethics (Duty-Based Ethics) - Explore principle-driven leadership inspired by Immanuel Kant. ⦁ Virtue Ethics (Character-Based Leadership) - Understand how character, shaped by thinkers like Aristotle, influences ethical behavior. ⦁ 6-Step Ethical Decision Framework - Apply a practical tool to analyze complex leadership dilemmas with clarity. ⦁ Ethical Dilemma Simulation - Practice structured decision-making in real-world business scenarios.
Module 3: Values, Character & Moral Courage
Topics Covered: ⦁ Moral Identity - Explore how personal values shape leadership choices under pressure. ⦁ Ethical Fading - Recognize how ethical dimensions disappear in high-performance environments. ⦁ Rationalization Patterns - Identify common justifications that allow leaders to excuse unethical behavior. ⦁ Moral Disengagement - Understand how psychological distancing mechanisms (researched by Albert Bandura) weaken accountability. ⦁ Moral Courage - Learn how to act on your values even when facing risk, pressure, or opposition. ⦁ Lines in the Sand” Exercise - Define your non-negotiable principles as a leader.
Module 4: Power, Bias & Organizational Culture
Topics Covered: ⦁ Authority Pressure - Examine how hierarchy and obedience (studied by Stanley Milgram) influence ethical decisions. ⦁ Groupthink - Understand how conformity pressures silence dissent and enable poor decisions. ⦁ Unconscious Bias - Identify hidden assumptions that affect fairness and judgment. ⦁ Psychological Safety - Learn how leaders create environments where employees feel safe to speak up. ⦁ Loyalty vs. Integrity - Explore the tension between team allegiance and ethical responsibility.
Module 5: Ethical Leadership in Action (Case Studies)
Topics Covered: ⦁ Enron – Leadership Failure - Analyze how incentive structures and tone at the top led to collapse at Enron. ⦁ Volkswagen – Culture & Pressure - Examine how performance culture contributed to the emissions scandal at Volkswagen. ⦁ Patagonia – Values-Driven Leadership - Explore how purpose and sustainability drive strategy at Patagonia. ⦁ Case Analysis Workshop - Identify warning signs, systemic failures, and alternative ethical actions.
Module 6: Leading Ethical Teams
Topics Covered: ⦁ Whistleblowing Systems - Learn how to design safe reporting channels that protect integrity. ⦁ Incentives & Misaligned Rewards - Understand how compensation systems can unintentionally encourage unethical behavior. ⦁ Role Modeling - Discover how leader behavior sets the ethical tone for the entire organization. ⦁ Ethical Communication - Practice transparent messaging during routine operations and crises. ⦁ Ethical Culture Blueprint Activity - Design a practical framework to strengthen trust and accountability within your team. ⦁ The Speed of Trust - Explore trust-building principles from The Speed of Trust by Stephen M. R. Covey.
Module 7: Personal Ethical Leadership Plan
Topics Covered: ⦁ Core Values Reflection - Clarify the principles that guide your leadership decisions. ⦁ Ethical Red Flags - Identify situations where you are most vulnerable to compromise. ⦁ Pressure Point Awareness - Recognize triggers that may influence judgment. ⦁ 90-Day Action Plan - Commit to measurable leadership behaviors that strengthen ethical impact.
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