At the end of this course, the participants should be able to:

• Define ethical leadership and articulate its importance in the modern workplace.
• Identify the key components of trust and apply strategies to build and sustain it within teams.
• Apply ethical decision-making frameworks to resolve dilemmas and conflicts.
• Balance competing interests while maintaining integrity.
• Implement strategies to embed ethical values into organizational culture.
• Develop accountability mechanisms to ensure ethical behavior.
• Use conflict resolution techniques to address ethical issues effectively.
• Evaluate the impact of ethical leadership using relevant metrics.
• Create a plan for continuous improvement and sustainability of ethical practices.

Introduction to Ethical Leadership

• What is ethical leadership? Core principles and characteristics.
• The role of ethics in organizational success.
• Transformational Leadership Model, (Comparison with transactional, autocratic, and laissez-faire leadership).
• Ethical Leadership Scale
• Impact on employee engagement, retention, and organizational reputation.
• Ethical Leadership Self-Assessment Questionnaire.

Building Trust in the Workplace

• The Importance of Trust in Leadership:
• • How trust impacts team performance, collaboration, and innovation.
  • The Trust Equation Model (Green):
• Key Components of Trust:
• • Competence, reliability, honesty, and empathy
• Overcoming Trust Barriers:
• • Identifying and addressing common trust barriers
  • The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
• Rebuilding Broken Trust:
• • Steps to repair trust after a breach

Establishing Integrity in Decision-Making

• Ethical Decision-Making Frameworks:
• • Overview of ethical decision-making models
• Balancing Competing Interests:
• • How to prioritize stakeholders, profits, and principles
  • Four-Component Model of Morality (moral sensitivity, judgment, motivation, and action)
• Recognizing Ethical Dilemmas:
• • Common ethical dilemmas in the workplace (e.g., conflicts of interest, resource allocation)

Creating a Culture of Integrity and Accountability

• The Role of Leadership in Shaping Culture:
• • How leaders influence organizational values and behaviors
  • Schein’s Model of Organizational Culture
• Strategies for Promoting Transparency:
• • Open communication, feedback loops, and inclusive decision-making
• Implementing Accountability Mechanisms:
• • Developing codes of conduct, whistleblower policies, and ethical training programs.
  • The Integrity Framework

Navigating Ethical Challenges and Conflicts

• Identifying Ethical Challenges:
• • Common ethical challenges in the workplace
• Conflict Resolution Techniques:
• • Mediation, negotiation, and collaborative problem-solving
  • Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI).
• Building Resilience:
• • Maintaining ethical standards under pressure

Measuring and Sustaining Ethical Leadership

• Metrics for Ethical Leadership:
• • Evaluating trust, engagement, and ethical behavior
  • Balanced Scorecard
• Continuous Improvement:
• • Using feedback and reflection to refine ethical practices
• Role of Mentorship and Coaching:
• • Sustaining ethical leadership through mentorship programs.
  • Theoretical Model: The Virtuous Circle of Trust
• Developing a personal development action plan