The importance of governance in shaping the ethics and values of the organisation
Corporate social responsibility
Legislation and social attitudes, and their effect on organisational policies and procedures in relation to diversity and equal opportunities
Issues of human rights, harassment, bullying and whistle-blowing legislation
Own organisation’s policies and procedures to deal with legal and moral obligations
Alternative perceptions about right and wrong, value judgements
Definition of ethics in the work context including cultures, beliefs and value systems
Personal and business ethics
Ethical considerations for investment, trading, competition, manufacturing, employment, etc.
Ethics and stakeholders
Social responsibilities of organisations and the resource implications and financial costs and returns of using an ethical and equitable approach
To explain the qualities of an effective leader and evaluate your own abilities
Understand why we need to flex our leadership styles to adapt to our teams
Understand leadership theories
Assess your leadership style
Understand the theories behind emotional intelligence
Assess your emotional intelligence
Review own ability to set direction and communicate this to others
Understand the importance of being able to motivate, delegate and empower others
Assess your own ability to lead others