Building Ethical Organizations that Own the Future

Course details

In this course, Alison Taylor—a leading voice in organizational ethics—highlights the importance of ethical leadership in today's challenging business environment. Learn to identify common traits of unethical companies and develop structures that reinforce fairness and trust. Explore ways to integrate ethical principles into daily operations and strategic planning, fostering a culture where ethical decision-making is prioritized at every level. Learn why you need the active engagement of all organizational levels in shaping commitments. Gain insights into aligning incentives with ethical behavior and the critical role of psychological safety in group dynamics. Understand how leaders can balance stakeholder pressures and navigate societal challenges with integrity. Plus, equip yourself with practical tools and case examples that drive ethical leadership. This course is ideal for senior decision-makers, c-suite executives, and anyone seeking to lead ethically and effectively in complex business environments.

Learning objectives
Analyze patterns and cultural traits that lead to unethical business practices.
Design principles, structures, and incentives that foster fairness and trust.
Evaluate the effectiveness of ethical strategies in achieving long-term business success.
Build a culture that prioritizes ethical decision-making at every level.
Integrate ethical principles into daily operations and strategic planning.

Concepts

Introduction

Stakeholder demands keep growing, but trust keeps falling

Why Ethical Business Has Never Been More Important

Transparency is both an opportunity and a threat
Younger workers are transforming culture
Relying on old ethics myths won't work

Characteristics of Unethical Companies

Unethical companies have a lot in common

Design an Ethical Business for the Modern World

Ethics by design
Design clear principles and apply them fairly
Hold leaders accountable
Design incentives that reward good behavior

Putting People and Culture at the Center of your Efforts

Prioritize leaders who can work under pressure
Make ethics everybody's business
Address the root causes of org culture problems

Conclusion

Next steps

Building Ethical Organizations that Own the Future

Authors

Alison Taylor