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Building Ethical Leadership: For Government and Public Organizations

Anti-Corruption Practices for Mid-Level Government Officials.

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The Key Issues

In today’s demanding public sector, you face a constant battle: upholding ethical standards while navigating complex pressures of limited resources, potential corruption risks, and tough ethical decisions.

Ensuring transparency, and accountability, and building a trustworthy department can feel overwhelming. This programme equips you with the tools and strategies to lead with integrity in this challenging landscape.

Ethical Leadership

Anti-Corruption Strategies

Ethical Decision-Making

Key Competences​

Transparency and Accountability

Effective Communication

Culture of Integrity

The Right Programme for You

You are a mid-level government official with 3-5 years of experience in your role. Your job title is probably similar to Head of Department, Unit Manager, or Team Leader.

  • Business Professionals
  • New Managers
  • Managers
  • Senior Managers

Highlights

Interactive Workshops: Engage in hands-on workshops that simulate real-world ethical dilemmas.

Case Study Discussions: Analyze and discuss real-life cases of ethical leadership and anti-corruption.​

Practical Exercises: Participate in exercises that build skills in identifying and preventing corruption.​

Learn, Practice and Use

  • Learn ethical principles and best practices to enhance your leadership
  • Identify fraud and corruption with effective strategies
  • Develop ethical decision-making skills for good governance
  • Enhance your communication to promote transparency and accountability
  • Foster a culture of integrity and build trust within your department
  • Manage teams ethically, promoting ethical behavior
  • Report suspected fraudulent activities properly and effectively.
  • Promote transparency within your team and to the public
  • Champion ethical leadership and become a leader of change
  • Learn how to properly report suspected fraudulent activities

Programme Details

Building Ethical Leadership: For Government and Public Organizations programme empowers middle-level government officials to champion ethical leadership and contribute to anti-corruption efforts within their departments. Through workshops, discussions, and practical exercises, participants will:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of ethical principles and best practices for ethical leadership.
  • Learn effective strategies for identifying, reporting, and preventing fraud and other corrupt practices.
  • Develop strong ethical decision-making skills to navigate challenging situations and prioritize good governance.
  • Enhance communication skills to promote transparency and accountability within their teams and with the public (focusing on upward, downward, and horizontal communication).
  • Become champions of change by fostering a culture of integrity and building trust within their departments.
  • Develop strategies for managing ethically and fostering ethical behavior within their teams.

Seven Programme Modules

  • Understand core ethical principles in public service: Explore principles like integrity, accountability, fairness, and transparency.
  • Develop leadership behaviors that promote high ethical standards: Learn to lead by example and cultivate a culture of ethical conduct within your department.
  • Identify red flags and potential corruption risks: Recognize situations and practices that might lead to unethical behavior.
  • Develop strategies for reporting corruption and protecting whistleblowers: Learn the proper procedures for reporting suspected wrongdoing and ensuring the safety of those who come forward.
  • Analyze complex ethical dilemmas: Explore frameworks for identifying and resolving ethical conflicts that may arise in your daily work.
  • Develop strategies for making ethical decisions under pressure: Learn how to prioritize public interest and ethical principles even in challenging situations.
  • Craft clear and transparent communication across all levels: Learn how to effectively communicate policies, decisions, and performance data to superiors, subordinates, and external stakeholders.
  • Embrace open communication channels: Foster a culture where open communication and constructive criticism are encouraged.
  • Develop strategies to promote a culture of integrity: Learn how to create a work environment that values honesty, accountability, and ethical conduct.
  • Empower your team to make ethical decisions: Equip your team with the tools and knowledge to identify and navigate ethical issues.
  • Hold yourself and your team accountable for ethical standards: Develop clear performance expectations that emphasize ethical behavior.
  • Address ethical misconduct effectively: Learn how to investigate, address, and manage potential ethical violations within your team.
  • Understand the framework and reporting channels for corruption: Explore the procedures for reporting suspected corruption within your organization and to external authorities.
  • Protect yourself and others when reporting corruption: Learn strategies for ensuring the safety and confidentiality of yourself and those involved in reporting misconduct.
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Bettina
Hausmann

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Bettina
Hausmann

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Hausmann

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