ΠΕΡΙΓΡΑΦΗ

Ethical leadership is fundamental to effective governance. Directors operate under increasing regulatory scrutiny and stakeholder expectations, where integrity, independence, and sound judgment are critical to sustaining trust and long-term value. 

This programme strengthens the ethical, behavioural, and leadership competencies required at board level. It examines how personal values, corporate culture, and governance systems interact to influence decision-making and accountability. Participants explore ethical leadership principles, structured approaches to dilemma analysis, conflict-of-interest management, and the role of the board in setting the “tone from the top.” 

Through practical frameworks, case studies, and reflective exercises, the programme equips directors to balance performance and purpose, embed ethics into strategy and risk oversight, and lead with transparency, responsibility, and professional integrity.

ΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΣΕΜΙΝΑΡΙΟΥ

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

• Describe ethical leadership and its role in corporate governance effectiveness.
• Identify ethical risks, including conflicts of interest and integrity failures.
• Explain the relationship between ethics, compliance, culture, and reputation.
• Apply structured frameworks to analyse complex ethical dilemmas.
• Manage conflicts of interest and boardroom tensions appropriately.
• Integrate ethical considerations into strategic and risk-related discussions.
• Promote transparency, accountability, and trust within governance structures.
• Demonstrate moral courage and independence in board decision-making.

ΣΕ ΠΟΙΟΥΣ ΑΠΕΥΘΥΝΕΤΑΙ

• Executive Directors
• Non-Executive Directors
• Board Chairs and Committee Members
• Senior Executives preparing for board roles
• Company Secretaries and Governance Professionals
• Regulators and policy makers involved in corporate governance

ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΕΣ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ

Training Outline 

Introduction and Context

• Course objectives and expectations
• The importance of ethics in governance effectiveness

 Foundations of Ethics and Governance

• Ethics, values, and integrity
• Ethical theories and practical application
• Governance, compliance, and culture

 Ethical Decision-Making Frameworks

• Models for analysing ethical dilemmas
• Applying structured reasoning in complex business contexts

 Conflicts of Interest and Boardroom Integrity

• Identifying and managing conflicts
• Independence and fiduciary responsibilities
• Confidentiality and sensitive information

 Culture and Tone from the Top

• Board influence on organisational culture
• Building trust and psychological safety
• Leadership accountability

 Regulation, ESG, and Stakeholder Expectations

• Regulatory requirements relating to integrity
• Ethics and sustainability alignment
• Communicating ethical standards

 Whistleblowing and Accountability

• Whistleblowing mechanisms and oversight
• Protecting whistleblowers
• Managing misconduct

 Personal Effectiveness and Reflective Leadership

• Emotional intelligence and moral courage
• Self-assessment and ethical legacy

 Case Study and Reflection Exercise

• Balancing profit and principle
• Defining one’s ethical legacy as a director

Training Style 

The programme combines focused lectures, structured ethical frameworks, board-level case studies, facilitated discussion, and guided reflection. 

Emphasis is placed on practical application, peer dialogue, and real-world governance scenarios to strengthen decision-making confidence and ethical judgment in complex environments.

CPD Recognition 

This programme may be approved for up to 6.75 CPD units in Financial Regulation. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.