Course Information

Introduction

This 25-day Business Ethics Executive Diploma develops the knowledge and practical skills required to build ethical decision-making, strengthen workplace values, establish effective compliance practices and protect organizational reputation.

The program provides participants with practical frameworks, tools and methods to identify ethical challenges, manage workplace conduct, assess compliance risks and develop responsible business practices. Through case studies, exercises and applied learning, participants will explore how ethics influences leadership, organizational culture, governance and stakeholder trust.

The final five days are dedicated to a thesis project, where participants apply the concepts and tools learned throughout the diploma to analyze a real organizational ethics challenge and develop an evidence-based improvement plan.

Objectives

By the end of this Executive Diploma, participants will be able to:

1. Apply ethical decision-making frameworks to identify, analyze and resolve workplace ethical challenges.

2. Develop workplace values and ethical culture initiatives that promote integrity, accountability and professional conduct.

3. Conduct compliance assessments, identify ethical risks and recommend appropriate improvement actions.

4. Design reputation management approaches and response plans for ethical incidents and stakeholder concerns.

5. Develop a practical thesis project that evaluates an organizational ethics challenge and presents a structured improvement plan.

Who Should Attend?

This Executive Diploma is designed for:

1. Chief Compliance Officers and compliance team leaders responsible for ethical standards, policies and organizational controls.

2. HR Directors and senior HR managers responsible for workplace culture, employee behavior and organizational values.

3. General Counsel and legal advisers involved in governance, compliance and organizational risk management.

4. Business unit heads, operations directors and senior managers responsible for decision-making and team performance.

5. Risk, governance and internal audit professionals responsible for controls, reporting and organizational accountability.

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.

Part 2 / 5

Developing Organizational Values

- Understanding the role of workplace values in shaping organizational identity and decision-making.
- Defining values that align with business objectives and organizational goals.
- Translating organizational values into clear behaviors and expectations.


Building an Ethical Workplace Culture

- Creating a workplace culture based on integrity, accountability and responsibility.
- Understanding the role of leaders in promoting and reinforcing ethical standards.
- Measuring employee understanding and alignment with organizational values.


Implementing Workplace Values

- Communicating organizational values effectively across different teams and levels.
- Embedding values into policies, procedures and daily workplace practices.
- Developing practical plans to strengthen and sustain a values-driven culture.

Part 3 / 5

Understanding Compliance and Governance

- Exploring the foundations of compliance and its importance in responsible organizations.
- Understanding the relationship between ethics, governance and organizational controls.
- Defining the roles of management, compliance teams and internal audit functions.


Managing Ethics and Compliance Risks

- Identifying potential ethical and compliance risks within organizations.
- Applying risk assessment methods to evaluate compliance challenges.
- Developing prioritized actions to reduce risks and improve controls.


Building Compliance Systems and Reporting Practices

- Developing policies, procedures and guidelines that support ethical operations.
- Establishing reporting channels and escalation processes for ethical concerns.
- Managing investigations, corrective actions and continuous improvement.

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Understanding Corporate Reputation and Trust

- Exploring the factors that influence organizational reputation and stakeholder confidence.
- Understanding the connection between ethical behavior and long-term trust.
- Managing stakeholder expectations through responsible business practices.


Managing Ethical Incidents and Reputation Risks

- Identifying reputation risks resulting from ethical failures and misconduct.
- Developing structured approaches for responding to ethical incidents.
- Managing communication with stakeholders during challenging situations.


Strengthening Reputation Through Ethical Practices

- Developing strategies to protect and improve organizational reputation.
- Building trust through transparency, accountability and responsible leadership.
- Creating reputation improvement plans aligned with organizational values.

Part 5 / 5 Executive Diploma Thesis

Business Ethics Improvement Thesis

Day 21: Thesis Definition and Planning

- Identify an organizational ethics challenge related to business ethics, workplace values, compliance or reputation.
- Define the thesis problem statement, objectives and expected outcomes.
- Establish the scope, methodology and approach for the thesis project.


Day 22: Research and Organizational Analysis

- Collect relevant information and evidence related to the selected organizational challenge.
- Apply business ethics frameworks and tools learned during the diploma.
- Analyze existing practices, identify gaps and evaluate improvement opportunities.


Day 23: Developing Recommendations and Solutions

- Develop practical recommendations based on the analysis findings.
- Create an implementation plan with actions, responsibilities and priorities.
- Define measures to evaluate the effectiveness of proposed improvements.


Day 24: Thesis Writing and Final Review

- Structure the thesis document using a professional format.
- Review findings, recommendations and implementation approach.
- Prepare the executive summary and final presentation materials.


Day 25: Thesis Presentation and Evaluation

- Present the completed thesis project and proposed improvement plan.
- Receive feedback and evaluation on the project outcomes.
- Finalize the key learning outcomes and practical application plan.