The Ethics & Corporate Governance for Managers Training Course, offered by the Oxford Training Centre, provides an in-depth exploration of how ethical values and strong governance frameworks create sustainable, trustworthy, and resilient organisations.
In an era of global complexity and corporate accountability, managers face growing demands to balance business performance with ethical integrity. The challenges of modern leadership extend beyond operational efficiency to include social responsibility, transparency, and ethical stewardship. This course empowers managers to act as moral leaders—ensuring that every decision, process, and relationship reflects the highest ethical standards.
Through a blend of theory, real-world case studies, and interactive exercises, participants will gain a practical understanding of corporate governance, compliance obligations, and ethical conduct. The training also focuses on emotional intelligence, resilience, and decision-making under pressure, recognising that ethical leadership requires not only knowledge but also character, composure, and empathy.
This course builds a comprehensive link between leadership ethics and organisational governance—helping managers align behaviour, culture, and systems to promote accountability and corporate responsibility.
Objectives
- Strengthen managers’ understanding of ethics, corporate governance, and integrity as essential pillars of effective leadership and decision-making.
- Equip participants with frameworks to promote compliance, accountability, and transparency in organisational operations.
- Develop skills for ethical decision-making and managing dilemmas with confidence and clarity.
- Foster awareness of corporate responsibility, sustainability, and stakeholder trust in modern business practices.
- Enhance leaders’ ability to integrate ethical principles into daily management, policy-making, and governance structures.
- Cultivate emotional intelligence, resilience, and professionalism when dealing with ethical challenges under pressure.
- Build leadership capacity to guide teams through moral and strategic decision-making with fairness and integrity.
Target Audience
- This course is ideal for professionals at all management levels who play a role in governance, compliance, and ethical decision-making, including:
- Team leaders and managers responsible for ethical conduct within their departments.
- Senior executives and directors involved in setting governance frameworks and organisational policies.
- Compliance and risk officers seeking to enhance their understanding of ethical governance standards.
- Human resource professionals managing organisational culture, fairness, and integrity initiatives.
- Project managers and supervisors navigating accountability, stakeholder trust, and ethical delivery of outcomes.
- Public sector administrators or corporate professionals engaged in policy and governance practices.
Course Modules
Module 1: Foundations of Ethics and Corporate Governance
Understanding the concepts of ethics, corporate governance, and integrity.
The relationship between ethics and long-term organisational sustainability.
Historical evolution and global frameworks of corporate governance.
Key principles: fairness, accountability, transparency, and responsibility.
Outcome: Participants gain a solid foundation in ethical theory and governance frameworks relevant to modern management.
Module 2: The Role of Managers in Ethical Leadership
Defining ethical leadership and its influence on organisational culture.
The link between leadership integrity and employee motivation.
Identifying ethical blind spots in management decisions.
Building and maintaining an ethical work environment through example and communication.
Outcome: Managers understand how ethical leadership shapes behaviour, trust, and organisational resilience.
Module 3: Corporate Governance Frameworks and Structures
Overview of governance models, principles, and best practices.
Roles of boards, committees, and management in ensuring accountability.
Internal controls, audits, and compliance mechanisms.
Integrating ethics into corporate governance systems and decision-making processes.
Outcome: Participants will develop the ability to evaluate and strengthen governance structures to ensure compliance and transparency.
Module 4: Compliance, Accountability, and Transparency
Understanding corporate compliance obligations and risk management frameworks.
Mechanisms for promoting transparency in financial and operational activities.
Role of reporting, disclosure, and communication in accountability.
Managing whistleblowing, misconduct, and ethical investigations.
Outcome: Managers learn to implement systems that ensure integrity, openness, and corporate responsibility.
Module 5: Ethical Decision-Making and Problem Solving
Frameworks for ethical analysis and structured decision-making.
Balancing conflicting interests among stakeholders.
Applying ethical reasoning to business challenges.
Handling moral dilemmas with fairness, empathy, and resilience.
Outcome: Participants will gain the ability to evaluate complex situations objectively and make ethical decisions under pressure.
Module 6: Emotional Intelligence and Ethical Leadership
Using emotional intelligence to navigate ethical conflicts and communication challenges.
Recognising emotional influences on decision-making and team dynamics.
Managing difficult conversations with empathy and respect.
Building emotional resilience to handle ethical stress and moral fatigue.
Outcome: Managers will strengthen their capacity to lead ethically and maintain composure during ethical dilemmas.
Module 7: Stress Management and Decision-Making Under Pressure
Understanding stress responses in high-stakes decision-making environments.
Techniques for maintaining clarity, fairness, and judgment during crises.
Strategies for supporting team members in stressful or ethically challenging situations.
Mindfulness and resilience as tools for ethical consistency.
Outcome: Participants will develop resilience and focus when making ethically sound decisions under pressure.
Module 8: Mediation and Conflict Resolution in Ethical Contexts
Applying mediation techniques to resolve ethical disputes and compliance issues.
Encouraging open dialogue and transparency during ethical conflicts.
Restoring trust and reinforcing accountability after governance breaches.
The role of impartiality and fairness in internal investigations.
Outcome: Participants will gain practical skills to mediate and resolve ethical conflicts constructively and transparently.
Module 9: Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability
Defining corporate responsibility and its importance in modern governance.
Integrating sustainability and ethics into business strategy.
Balancing profit motives with environmental and social accountability.
Measuring and reporting social impact and corporate performance.
Outcome: Managers will understand how responsible business practices contribute to ethical reputation and stakeholder trust.
Module 10: Building a Culture of Integrity
Developing and maintaining organisational ethics codes and conduct policies.
Encouraging employees to take ownership of ethical behaviour.
Training, communication, and monitoring strategies for continuous improvement.
Leading by example: the manager’s role in embedding integrity into everyday actions.
Outcome: Participants will be equipped to cultivate and sustain a strong ethical culture across all levels of the organisation.