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Leadership & Management

Ethical Leadership and Integrity in Decision-Making

Trust in organisations depends on leaders who act with integrity and make sound ethical judgements under pressure. This course explores ethical frameworks, common ethical dilemmas in business, the psychology of unethical behaviour, building an ethical culture and speaking up. Participants analyse real cases, practise structured ethical decision-making and develop approaches to lead with integrity in their own roles.

5 days Classroom or live online English
Smart Horizon Certified - Global Leadership Consultants
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Ethical failures can destroy reputations and careers overnight. This course helps you recognise ethical risks early, make defensible decisions in grey areas and create a team culture where people do the right thing.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

Learning is built around case analysis, dilemma discussions, structured decision exercises, role plays and personal reflection.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

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

  • Explain key ethical theories and their relevance to business
  • Recognise ethical dilemmas and pressures in the workplace
  • Apply a structured ethical decision-making process
  • Understand why good people make unethical decisions
  • Build an ethical culture and encourage speaking up
  • Lead by example with integrity and transparency
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Managers and senior leaders
  • Compliance and ethics officers
  • HR professionals
  • Board members
  • Professionals in regulated industries
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Ethical reasoning
  • Integrity
  • Ethical risk awareness
  • Ethical culture building
  • Speak-up leadership
  • Transparent decision-making
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Foundations of Business Ethics

  1. 09:00–09:54Why ethics matters for organisations
  2. 09:54–10:48Ethical theories in practice
  3. 10:48–11:00Values, laws and codes of conduct
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Values, laws and codes of conduct (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Stakeholder perspectives
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Identifying ethical issues in a case

Day 2Ethical Dilemmas

  1. 09:00–09:54Common workplace dilemmas
  2. 09:54–10:48Conflicts of interest, gifts and fairness
  3. 10:48–11:00Pressure to meet targets
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Pressure to meet targets (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Grey areas and judgement
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Dilemma discussions

Day 3The Psychology of Ethics

  1. 09:00–09:54Biases and ethical blind spots
  2. 09:54–10:48Rationalisation and moral disengagement
  3. 10:48–11:00Situational pressures and incentives
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Situational pressures and incentives (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Group influence
  7. 13:06–14:00Case study: Analysing a corporate scandal

Day 4Ethical Decision-Making

  1. 09:00–09:54Structured decision frameworks
  2. 09:54–10:48Consulting and escalating
  3. 10:48–11:00Documenting decisions
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Documenting decisions (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Communicating difficult decisions
  7. 13:06–14:00Practice: Applying the framework

Day 5Leading an Ethical Culture

  1. 09:00–09:54Leader role modelling
  2. 09:54–10:48Speak-up and listening culture
  3. 10:48–11:00Responding to concerns
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Responding to concerns (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Embedding ethics in processes
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Ethical leadership plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Kuala Lumpur 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 30 Nov - 4 Dec 2026
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€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 30 Nov - 4 Dec 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
London 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Vienna 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
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€2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Rome 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 3 May - 7 May 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 3 May - 7 May 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 17 May - 21 May 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 17 May - 21 May 2027
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€1,250.-Register
London 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Barcelona 28 Jun - 2 Jul 2027
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€2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 28 Jun - 2 Jul 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 30 Aug - 3 Sept 2027
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€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 30 Aug - 3 Sept 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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€1,250.-Register
London 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Rome 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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€1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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