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King V - Ethical and Effective Leadership

Mastering Governance Through Integrity and Results-Oriented Direction

Course Overview This specialized online course, derived from the King V Code on Corporate Governance for South Africa, focuses on ethical and effective leadership as the cornerstone of sound organizational governance. Issued by the Institute of Directors in South Africa, King V defines corporate governance as the governing body's exercise of ethical leadership—characterized by integrity, competence, responsibility, accountability, fairness, and transparency—and effective leadership, which directs sustainable value creation in economic, social, and environmental contexts. Participants will learn to achieve key outcomes: ethical culture, performance, conformance, and legitimacy, while embracing integrated thinking, Ubuntu, stakeholder inclusivity, and sustainable development.

Key Learning Objectives

• Grasp the dual dimensions of leadership: ethical (fostering integrity beyond compliance) and effective (steering strategy, approving policies, overseeing implementation, and ensuring accountability).
• Explore fundamental philosophies, including integrated thinking that considers interdependencies between organizational factors, society, and the environment.
• Master Principle 1: Leading ethically and effectively, with practices for cultivating personal characteristics like integrity (avoiding conflicts, setting ethical tones) and competence (building knowledge of laws, risks, and governance).
• Understand governance of ethics (Principle 2), including codes of conduct, whistle-blowing mechanisms, and oversight of responsible corporate citizenship across workplace, economy, society, and environment.
• Apply structural components: outcomes as evaluation criteria, principles for holistic governance, and scalable practices for steering, monitoring, and disclosure.
• Implement the "apply and explain" regime for proportional application across sectors, ensuring transparency and stakeholder trust.

Who Should Enroll? Board members, executives, governance officers, and professionals in corporate, public, or non-profit entities aiming to enhance leadership integrity, mitigate ethical risks, and promote sustainable citizenship in South Africa and beyond.

Course Features

• Interactive, self-paced modules with real-world scenarios and quizzes.
• Duration: 1-2 hours.
• Includes access to King V summaries, templates.
• Certification.

Benefits Develop skills to lead organizations with ethical rigor, driving positive impacts on stakeholders and the environment. Strengthen conformance to laws and standards, boost legitimacy through transparent reporting, and ensure long-term viability in a dynamic context.