This course explores the critical intersection of organisational culture, ethical decision-making, and governance. Participants will move beyond compliance checklists to master the human dynamics of ethics, including practical decision frameworks, whistleblowing protections, diversity legislation, and the gap between stated values and lived reality. The course equips learners with the tools to conduct ethical risk assessments and navigate complex stakeholder dilemmas.
What if your team could spot ethical risks before they become crises?
This one-day course gives you the tools to build a culture where integrity isn’t just policy — it’s practice.
You’ll learn how to read the real dynamics behind your organisation’s values, apply a proven five-step framework to tough decisions, and navigate UK legislation on diversity and human rights with confidence.
Gain practical skills to assess ethical risk, protect whistleblowers, and lead with clarity when values and reality clash.
Whether you attend an open course, book a closed group session, or opt for one-to-one coaching, you’ll walk away with actionable insight — and six CPD hours to show for it.
To find out more, contact us at lets talk at e q v dot co dot uk.
Counts towards 6 CPD Hours 1 Day 9:00 – 5:00 for Groups Open Public & Closed Group
Please reflect on one or more of the questions below and come prepared to discuss your responses during the session.
Self-Assessment: On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate your current skill level in this subject? What factors influenced your rating?
Development Focus: Identify one specific behaviour, skill, or capability you would like to improve or develop further.
Relevant Examples: If possible, bring one or two relevant examples or scenarios from your experience that you would be willing to share with the group.
What You Will Learn
Define ethics within the specific context of modern UK business operations
Analyse the relationship between governance structures and ethical culture using Schein’s model
Evaluate the impact of key UK legislation on diversity, human rights, and equal opportunities
Apply a structured 5-step ethical decision-making framework to real-world scenarios
Conduct a basic ethical risk assessment for a specific business process
Identify and navigate complex ethical dilemmas involving diverse stakeholders
Understand the mechanisms, protections, and psychological safety surrounding whistleblowing
Assess the role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and ESG in resource management
Your Post-Course Challenge
Identify one ‘gap’ between stated values and lived reality in your team this week.
Have a conversation with a colleague about a recent ethical dilemma you faced.
Review one company policy and suggest one improvement to make it more ethical.
Counts Towards 6 CPD Hours
This course contributes 6 hours of Continuing Professional Development. Delegates can log these hours as evidence of structured learning for professional bodies and employers.
This course is designed for professionals who want to deepen their understanding of how ethics shapes organisational culture and influences decision-making in today’s UK business environment. Whether you are looking to strengthen your ethical judgment, support inclusive practices, or contribute to responsible governance, this course provides the foundational knowledge and practical tools to act with integrity in complex situations.
This course is ideal for:
Managers and team leaders seeking to foster ethical behaviour and psychological safety within their teams
HR and people professionals responsible for embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into organisational practice
Compliance and risk officers aiming to move beyond tick-box exercises to genuine ethical risk management
Senior administrators and officers in public, private, or third-sector organisations navigating stakeholder expectations
Emerging leaders preparing to take on greater responsibility and wanting to lead with integrity from the outset
Anyone involved in governance or CSR/ESG initiatives looking to align organisational values with everyday actions
No prior experience needed
No prior training in ethics or organisational behaviour is required to benefit from this course. It is accessible to professionals at all levels who are motivated to reflect on their role in shaping ethical culture and who wish to build confidence in navigating morally complex situations.
What you will take away
Delegates will leave with a clearer sense of how to recognise ethical dimensions in everyday work, apply principled reasoning to challenging scenarios, and contribute to a culture where speaking up is supported and valued. You will gain practical insights that help you assess risks, uphold standards, and act with greater consistency between personal values and organisational practice.
For Groups & Teams
We can deliver this training session in several ways to suit your organisation’s needs:
Open Public Course
Join delegates from other organisations on a scheduled date
Closed Group
Exclusively for your team, using your real scenarios
In Person
Face-to-face at your premises or a venue of your choice
Virtual
Live, interactive online delivery via Teams or Zoom
One-to-One Coaching
Personalised sessions tailored entirely to you
Have two or more people to train?
You may want to consider a closed group course. Benefits include:
Cost effective for teams
Choose a date to suit you
Customise content and timings
No minimum delegate numbers
Uses your real-world scenarios
Builds shared language in your team
Contact us on [email protected] to discuss specific dates and delivery requirements.
How Our Tutor-Led Courses Are Delivered
Before the day
Delegates are given pre-work to complete before attending. This ensures everyone arrives with relevant context and real scenarios from their own experience, so learning is immediately relevant and actionable from the first minute.
On the day
Our sessions are participative and highly interactive. We don’t do “death by PowerPoint” — instead, the day includes a variety of engaging activities throughout:
Real-world casework using your scenarios
Practical hands-on exercises
Real Play (not role play) simulations
Peer learning and group discussion
Case studies and scenario work
Facilitated discussion and structured reflection
What you leave with
Participants leave with:
Practical tools — frameworks and models you can use straight away
Clear action plans — specific next steps tailored to your role
Greater confidence — built through intensive, realistic practice
Skills you can apply immediately — not theory, but techniques tested during the day
After the day
Post-session measurements and a 30-day challenge ensure that learning is embedded and behaviour change is sustained.
Key Features
Course Duration is 1 Day
Engaging tutor led event
Comprehensive course materials
Certificates of attendance
Access to Customer Portal (course bookers)
Course Guarantee
Priced per delegate per day for open public course
£449.00 Plus VAT
Can’t see a suitable date? Please request a date here
Payment available via all major credit cards or Invoice. All options available during the online booking process.
