Yale School of Management Executive Education
Values-Based Leadership
Elevate your leadership capabilities with effective tools and frameworks for making ethical decisions that uphold social and environmental standards without compromising profitability.
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Start date
09 October 2024
Enroll by 01 October 2024
Course duration
6 weeks
Excluding orientation
Language
English
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Effort
6–8 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Course overview
The percentage of respondents in a global survey of human capital trends that admit to having clear policies and leaders to manage ethical challenges raised by the future of work.
Deloitte (May, 2020).
The portion of the general population that believes that CEOs should take the lead on change instead of waiting for governments to impose it.
Edelman (Jan, 2020).
Duration: 6 weeks
According to the Edelman Trust Barometer, none of the four societal institutions that the study measures — government, business, NGOs, and media — is trusted by the American workforce, despite a healthy global economy and at-capacity employment at the time of polling.1 By responding to the demand for higher accountability in the workplace, companies can be conscious of the kind of impact they are having on all aspects of society, including economic, social, and environmental, and promote trust in their markets.
The Values-Based Leadership online program from Yale School of Management (SOM) Executive Education examines how global institutions and leaders can embrace a new way of building trust: by balancing competence with ethical behavior. With a focus on how corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives help leaders and organizations make better decisions and navigate the complexity of today’s modern business environment, this six-week program explores the ethical foundation of a corporate social responsibility framework, and appropriate methods for overcoming conflicts of interest. You’ll explore the business and ethical challenges a company might face when implementing CSR programs, discover how to avoid and overcome conflicts of interest, evade hiring biases, and recognize corruption and how to act upon your values at work. The program culminates in an understanding of the cost of ethical behavior, and the resources to define and align your values in a business context.
1 Edelman (2020).
Is this program for you?
This program is relevant to all managers, business leaders, and decision makers who need to be aware of issues around values-based business practices to decide whether or not, and how to promote a positive impact in their sphere of influence. For anyone managing corporate social responsibility initiatives in teams, the program offers an enhanced understanding of CSR frameworks. For non-business leaders or anyone intent on embracing the foundations and opportunities of CSR initiatives, the program explores the ethical challenges a company might face, and how to ensure processes are met and effective measures enforced. Additionally, those in the government and legal professions tasked with upholding and implementing effective ethical standards and processes will benefit from the insights gained on this program.
Course overview
Introduction
Duration: 6 weeks
According to the Edelman Trust Barometer, none of the four societal institutions that the study measures — government, business, NGOs, and media — is trusted by the American workforce, despite a healthy global economy and at-capacity employment at the time of polling.1 By responding to the demand for higher accountability in the workplace, companies can be conscious of the kind of impact they are having on all aspects of society, including economic, social, and environmental, and promote trust in their markets.
The Values-Based Leadership online program from Yale School of Management (SOM) Executive Education examines how global institutions and leaders can embrace a new way of building trust: by balancing competence with ethical behavior. With a focus on how corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives help leaders and organizations make better decisions and navigate the complexity of today’s modern business environment, this six-week program explores the ethical foundation of a corporate social responsibility framework, and appropriate methods for overcoming conflicts of interest. You’ll explore the business and ethical challenges a company might face when implementing CSR programs, discover how to avoid and overcome conflicts of interest, evade hiring biases, and recognize corruption and how to act upon your values at work. The program culminates in an understanding of the cost of ethical behavior, and the resources to define and align your values in a business context.
1 Edelman (2020).
Is this program for you?
This program is relevant to all managers, business leaders, and decision makers who need to be aware of issues around values-based business practices to decide whether or not, and how to promote a positive impact in their sphere of influence. For anyone managing corporate social responsibility initiatives in teams, the program offers an enhanced understanding of CSR frameworks. For non-business leaders or anyone intent on embracing the foundations and opportunities of CSR initiatives, the program explores the ethical challenges a company might face, and how to ensure processes are met and effective measures enforced. Additionally, those in the government and legal professions tasked with upholding and implementing effective ethical standards and processes will benefit from the insights gained on this program.
What will set you apart
The ability to translate your individual values into tangible business outcomes.
Effective ethical frameworks, tools, and case studies to positively impact teams and stakeholders.
Ethical leadership skills to navigate complexity and uncertainty in today’s business environment.
Access to the exclusive Yale School of Management Executive Education group on LinkedIn.
Unlimited access to edX's Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.Course curriculum
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
Tying your values to corporate social responsibility
Module 2
Opportunities for CSR programs
Module 3
Conflicts of interest and how to manage them
Module 4
Unbiased hiring: Techniques to ensure hiring practices are impartial and ethical
Module 5
Understanding corruption: White collar criminals and their whistleblowers
Module 6
Putting a value on your values
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Program Convener
Dr Daylian Cain
Senior Lecturer in Negotiations, Leadership and Ethics, Yale School of Management
About the certificate:
Get recognized for your knowledge when you earn an official certificate of participation from the Yale SOM Executive Education.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with your digital certificate, you will need to meet the requirements outlined in the program handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the program.
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