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Governance & Compliance

Whistleblowing Programmes and Speak-Up Culture

Effective whistleblowing programmes help organisations detect misconduct early and meet legal requirements to protect reporters. This course covers whistleblowing regulation, reporting channels, intake and triage, protecting reporters from retaliation, investigations, case management and building a culture in which people feel safe to speak up.

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.

People stay silent when they fear retaliation or doubt anything will happen. This course helps you design trusted speak-up systems that work.

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.

The course uses case studies, process design workshops, triage exercises and culture assessments.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

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

  • Explain whistleblowing regulation and protections
  • Design accessible reporting channels
  • Triage and manage reports
  • Protect reporters and prevent retaliation
  • Conduct and oversee investigations
  • Build and measure a speak-up culture
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Compliance and ethics officers
  • HR professionals
  • Legal professionals
  • Internal auditors
  • Senior leaders
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Whistleblowing compliance
  • Channel design
  • Case triage
  • Retaliation prevention
  • Investigation oversight
  • Speak-up culture
Course outline

Your learning journey.

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

Day 1Whistleblowing Framework

  1. 09:00–09:54Value of whistleblowing
  2. 09:54–10:48Regulatory requirements
  3. 10:48–11:00Protected disclosures
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Protected disclosures (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Programme elements
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Programme review

Day 2Reporting Channels

  1. 09:00–09:54Channel options
  2. 09:54–10:48Anonymity and confidentiality
  3. 10:48–11:00Accessibility
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Accessibility (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Third-party providers
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Channel design

Day 3Handling Reports

  1. 09:00–09:54Intake and acknowledgement
  2. 09:54–10:48Triage
  3. 10:48–11:00Case management
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Case management (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Feedback to reporters
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Triage scenarios

Day 4Protection and Investigation

  1. 09:00–09:54Preventing retaliation
  2. 09:54–10:48Investigation standards
  3. 10:48–11:00Escalation
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Escalation (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Remediation
  7. 13:06–14:00Case study: Retaliation case

Day 5Speak-Up Culture

  1. 09:00–09:54Leadership role
  2. 09:54–10:48Manager training
  3. 10:48–11:00Measuring culture
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Measuring culture (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Reporting to the board
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Speak-up programme 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

Find a session that works for you.

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

Singapore 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Rome 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Dubai 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Paris 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Singapore 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Dubai 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 10 May - 14 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 10 May - 14 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Paris 24 May - 28 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 24 May - 28 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Rome 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Singapore 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Barcelona 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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€2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Dubai 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Paris 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Vienna 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Singapore 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Dubai 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€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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