Ethical Leadership and Corporate Governance

AN EMAGES EXECUTIVE PROGRAM

Ethical Leadership and Corporate Governance

Ethical leadership and corporate governance are two crucial aspects that play a significant role in the success and reputations of both individuals and organizations. This talk show aims to provide a detailed overview and insights into these two important realms of business and ethical practices. Moreover, ethical leadership and corporate governance are two critical aspects of organizational success. Ethical leadership refers to the actions and behaviors displayed by individuals who prioritize ethical decision-making and role model ethical behavior. Corporate governance, on the other hand, refers to the system of rules, practices, and processes that govern how companies are run. This document aims to provide an overview of ethical leadership and corporate governance, highlighting their aspects and values.

Ethical leadership and corporate governance are intertwined and crucial for the success of organizations in today’s dynamic business landscape. Ethical leaders are individuals who prioritize ethical decision-making and role model ethical behavior. By embodying the values and aspects associated with ethical leadership, organizations can create a positive and ethical culture, leading to increased trust, reputation, and overall performance.

Date, Location, & Fees

May 25, 2024

Radisson Hotel , Lagos
Registration: Free

April 26, 2025

Radisson Hotel , Lagos
Registration: Free

September 27, 2025

Radisson Hotel , Lagos
Registration: Free

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Highlights and Key Outcomes

The Ethical Leadership and Corporate Governance program will be a comprehensive and immersive learning experience. Throughout the program, participants will be exposed to various concepts and theories related to ethical leadership and governance. The program will be delivered through a combination of presentations, case studies, interactive discussions, and practical exercises. The instructors and speakers are experienced experts in the field, who provided valuable insights and facilitated meaningful discussions.

Program Highlights

One of the main highlights of the program was the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds. Participants shared their experiences, challenges, and best practices, fostering a collaborative learning environment. The program also emphasized the importance of continuous learning and personal growth, encouraging participants to reflect on their own leadership styles and practices.

Key Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, participants will several key outcomes. These included:

Enhanced Ethical Awareness: Participants gained a deeper understanding of ethical decision-making and the consequences of unethical behavior. They learned to navigate complex ethical dilemmas and make informed decisions.
Enhanced Corporate Governance Practices: The program equipped participants with knowledge and skills to implement effective corporate governance practices. They learned how to establish clear roles and responsibilities, establish robust internal controls, and promote transparency and accountability within organizations.
Improved Leadership Skills: Participants developed and enhanced their leadership skills, with a focus on ethical leadership. They learned to inspire and motivate their teams, foster a culture of high ethical standards, and create an environment that encourages open communication and teamwork.
Increased Credibility: By completing the Ethical Leadership and Corporate Governance program, participants gained credibility as leaders committed to promoting ethical governance and upholding the highest standards of personal and professional conduct.
New Perspectives: The program provided participants with exposure to different perspectives and viewpoints on ethical leadership and governance. This broadened their thinking and encouraged them to consider alternative approaches to challenging situations.
Improved Decision-Making: Participants gained a framework and tools to analyze ethical dilemmas and make sound decisions, taking into account the ethical implications and potential consequences.
Enhanced Capacity to Lead in an Ethical Context: The program equipped participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead in an ethical context, even in challenging situations. They learned how to navigate the complex ethical challenges faced in today’s globalized business environment.
Networking and Collaboration: Through interactions with other participants and instructors, participants established valuable connections and expanded their professional networks. These connections can open doors to future opportunities and collaboration within the field of ethical leadership and corporate governance.

Experience & Impact

General View of Ethical Leadership and Corporate Governance

Ethical leadership and corporate governance are crucial concepts in the field of business and organizational management. They play a significant role in shaping the values of an organization and maintaining ethical standards within its operations. This document aims to provide a general overview of ethical leadership and corporate governance, highlighting their importance and the factors that influence them.

Benefits of Ethical Leadership and Corporate Governance

Ethical leadership and corporate governance are essential elements for the success of any organization. These concepts have been discussed in numerous conferences and forums, including the Executive Talk Show. This article will explore the key benefits that arise from integrating ethical leadership and corporate governance practices in an executive setting.

Enhanced Reputation and Trust
Increased Employee Engagement and Productivity
Effective Communication and Collaboration
Competitive Advantage
Regulatory Compliance and Legal Protection

Conclusion

Ethical leadership and corporate governance are integral components of a successful executive talk show. By prioritizing ethical behavior and transparent decision-making, leaders can create an environment where employees thrive, trust is fostered, and reputation is built. These practices not only benefit organizations but also contribute to the overall well-being of society and the environment.

The Ethical Leadership and Corporate Governance program provided participants with a valuable learning experience and achieved significant outcomes. By enhancing the participants’ ethical awareness, leadership skills, and corporate governance practices, the program equipped them with the necessary tools to lead with integrity and create positive change within organizations.

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Who Should Attend

The Ethical Leadership and Corporate Governance – Executive Talk Show program is designed for individuals who are interested in gaining insight into the importance of ethical leadership and corporate governance in today’s business world.

Participants may include:

Senior Executives
Managers and Team Leaders
Legal Professionals
Human Resources Professionals
Investors and Shareholders
Policy Makers
Academics and Researchers

In conclusion, the Executive Talk Show program on Ethical Leadership and Corporate Governance is specifically designed for individuals from diverse professional backgrounds, including senior executives, managers, team leaders, HR professionals, investors, policymakers, and academics. By attending this program, participants can gain valuable insights, develop practical skills, and contribute to the growth and success of their organizations.

Best Practices for Ethical Leadership:

Promote a Culture of Ethics: Leaders should foster a culture of ethical behavior by communicating the organization’s values, expectations, and consequences related to unethical conduct.
Lead by Example: Leaders should demonstrate ethical behavior themselves, setting an example for others to follow.
Establish Trust: Building trust with employees, stakeholders, and the broader community is essential for ethical leadership. Leaders should establish open and honest communication channels, listen actively, and address any concerns or concerns promptly.
Take a Stand: Ethical leaders should not hesitate to take a stand against unethical practices, even if it means challenging their own decisions or those of their colleagues.
Encourage Ethical Decision-Making: Leaders should provide resources and support to enable employees to make ethical decisions, such as training programs and guidance on ethical dilemmas.
Promote Diversity and Inclusion: Leaders should encourage diversity and inclusion within the organization, as diverse perspectives can lead to better decision-making and enhance ethical practices.

Best Practices for Corporate Governance:

Establishing Ethical Framework: Organizations should establish a comprehensive ethical framework that outlines the principles and guidelines to be followed.
Board of Directors: The board of directors should consist of individuals with diverse backgrounds, expertise, and integrity who can provide independent oversight and guidance.
Sustainability: Organizations should prioritize sustainability, integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into their decision-making processes.
Whistleblowing Channels: Organizations should establish effective whistleblowing channels to encourage employees to report unethical or illegal conduct without fear of retaliation.
Reporting and transparency: Organizations should provide transparent disclosure of financial, operational, and ESG performance to enable stakeholders to evaluate their ethical practices.
Compliance and Risk Management: Organizations should implement robust compliance programs to identify, mitigate, and manage risks related to ethical conduct.

Additionally, the program provides an insight facts surrounding Ethical Leadership and Corporate Governance in any organization

Role Model: Ethical leaders serve as role models for their employees, inspiring them to follow ethical practices. By demonstrating integrity, honesty, and ethical decision-making, they create an environment in which employees feel comfortable doing the same.
Ethical Values: Ethical leaders prioritize and instill strong ethical values within the organization. They encourage open communication, transparency, and respect for all individuals, regardless of their background or position.
Employee Engagement: Ethical leaders foster a sense of trust, respect, and collaboration among their employees. This level of engagement increases employee satisfaction and loyalty, leading to higher productivity and lower turnover rates.
Customer Trust: Ethical leadership also contributes to building and maintaining customer trust. When customers perceive that a company is acting ethically and with integrity, they are more inclined to do business with them, leading to increased customer loyalty and positive word-of-mouth referrals.
Corporate Reputation: Ethical leadership plays a vital role in shaping an organization’s reputation. Companies that prioritize ethical practices and demonstrate a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility enjoy a strong reputation, which can attract high-quality employees and investors.

Additional facts about Corporate Governance:

Board of Directors: The board of directors is responsible for overseeing and guiding the organization’s strategic direction. They have fiduciary duties to act in the best interest of the company and its shareholders.
Shareholder Rights: Corporate governance ensures that shareholders have certain rights and protections, such as the right to vote on certain matters and the right to information about the company’s financial performance and operations.
Conflict of Interest: Corporate governance helps prevent conflicts of interest by implementing policies that require board members to disclose any conflicts of interest and refrain from engaging in activities that may compromise their ability to act in the best interest of the company.
Transparency: Good corporate governance practices promote transparency by requiring companies to disclose relevant information to shareholders, investors, and the public. This includes financial statements, annual reports, and information about executive compensation.
Accountability: Corporate governance ensures that individuals within the organization are held accountable for their actions. This includes the CEO, board members, and other senior executives, who are tasked with ensuring the company’s compliance with legal and ethical requirements.

By embodying ethical leadership and embracing effective corporate governance practices, organizations can create an environment where integrity, transparency, and accountability thrive, ultimately leading to long-term success and reputation.

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This program is held at the Radisson Hotel, GRA Ikeja – Lagos, Nigeria located in the heart of Lagos, Nigeria. Meals and accommodations are subject to participant’s request excluded in the program fees. Learn more about planning your stay at Radisson Hotel.

Group Registration

To further leverage the value and impact of this program, we encourage companies to send cross-functional teams of executives to Wharton. We offer group-registration benefits to companies sending four or more participants.

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Faculty

Femi Oladehin, MBA, FCA

Senior Partner, Àrgentil’ Capital Management

Femi has over 28 years of research, portfolio management, financial advisory, private equity, and corporate finance experience in the international and West African markets. Femi currently co-manages Àrgentil’s principal investments and asset management business including a discretionary credit portfolio APIP I that is fully exited.

He sits on the APIP II Investment Committee and the board of its investee companies. Prior to Àrgentil, Femi was the Managing Director of the investment banking subsidiary of BGL Plc with overall responsibility for the structured finance, corporate finance, and principal investment business. Femi also held senior roles in Rand Merchant Bank, Stanbic Bank Nigeria (now Stanbic IBTC), and Asset & Resource Management Investment Fund Managers (ARM). At ARM he led and oversaw several of the company’s principal investments.

He holds an MBA and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Nigeria.

Olusoji Oyawoye

Co-Founder, MD/CEO of Resource Intermediaries Ltd.

A Nigerian, Co-Founder and MD/CEO of leading HR Outsourcing organization Resource Intermediaries Limited who sits on the board of 4 other companies in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya, two as non-executive Chairman.

Outside Professional Pursuits, he is a Conference Speaker, a certified member of The Maxwell Leadership Team, and a certified Maxwell DISC Behavioral Analysis Specialist, a Life and Business Coach.

He has authored seven books, on Relationships, Entrepreneurship, Personal Branding, Finding one’s Purpose in life, and Leadership.

He is married to Olabisi, and they have two wonderful Millennial children.

Paschal Dike

MD/CEO of Dega Multi Concept and Excel 360 Plus

Paschal Dike, M.Sc; MITD; Amb.P, holder, a dedicated professional with expertise in entertainment, learning and development, fire safety, and security systems. He made history by becoming the first Nigerian JCI President in 2016, advocating action through the “Just Act” philosophy and leading the impactful Peace is Possible campaign across 70+ countries.
Paschal holds significant roles including Principal/CEO of DEGA Multi Concept Limited, CEO of ExCEL 360 Plus, and COO of Green Edge Resources International Ltd.

He’s affiliated with Nigerian Institute of Training and Development (NITAD) and Fire Protection Association of Nigeria (FPAN), and is certified in coaching, leadership, and public speaking. As a UN POLAC Ambassador for Peace, he aims to empower global youth, exemplifying transformative leadership.

Paschal’s journey in JCI spans from joining the University of Uyo chapter in 1997 to becoming JCI Immediate World Past President in 2017. His achievements within JCI reflect his dedication and impactful leadership.

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Testimonials

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I am a lawyer working with investments, private equity, and venture capital. My work often crosses over into operations, decision-making, and collaboration with finance and investment professionals.

I took the Venture Capital program to see if there were any gaps in my knowledge, identify them, and learn how to fill them. There were a lot of things that I knew and was very familiar with, but it was great to have multiple professors looking at venture capital from various perspectives. They are not only finance academics but also have a tremendous amount of hands-on experience, and helped me gain real life skills. The program was truly a master class in the field, fantastic for anyone who is serious about venture capital at any stage of their career.

I wasn’t sure if a virtual program would draw the caliber of participants that would come on campus. But the group was very impressive, coming from varied backgrounds and with different professional experiences. We also had different gaps in our knowledge. The format worked quite well for us to get to know one another, and the content was at a high level that kept everyone interested. We went into breakout rooms to work on assignments in groups, which was a great way to maintain interaction and stay engaged. When the program was over I organized a WhatsApp group so we have continued to stay connected.

I am always looking to grow professionally, but before the lockdown I spent a lot of time on planes traveling around the world. It is very difficult for me to find time in my schedule to advance my education and improve my skills. The fact that the Venture Capital program was online was a big selling point; I was able to take advantage of a learning opportunity that would not have been possible for me otherwise."

Katya Fisher

Investment Director and Legal Advisor, Runa Capital

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I’m the founder and CEO of Capital Safi, an asset management firm. Most of the funds we invest in are in Bolivia, but we’re currently expanding into other Latin American countries. We’ve also partnered with UBS and Morgan Stanley in a fund that invests across the world.

I enrolled in Venture Capital because I needed to acquire additional venture capital tools for myself and my team. I’m very familiar with Wharton and the strength of the school especially in finance, and I had no second thoughts about signing up. Some of my associates will be going through the program too. We also took a previous Wharton Executive Education program, Private Equity.

The course gave me knowledge that can be readily applied back on the job for high-impact results. We went through the most important areas of VC investing such as deal sourcing, deal flow, investment selection, valuation, deal structure, and exits. We received powerful tools for evaluating business models, which really addresses a blind spot in venture capital. Investors should pay special attention to business models when screening investments. I also liked the fact that the program supplied us with a post-program website and some amazing resource material including articles and book recommendations.

The faculty were stellar. They literally were the ones who wrote the book on the subject. The professors brought to the classroom their deep knowledge of academic theory combined with real-world experience. That’s very powerful and unique, and makes the learning experience more immersive. And the guest speakers were at the top of their fields.

I’m always going back to what I learned in the program, applying it to my everyday work, with just a few tweaks because my market is much smaller. We’re planning to start a new venture capital and private equity fund, so I’ve been constantly going back to my notes and the resource materials. The class was a very collaborative environment of mostly world-class, high-caliber people, which made the program even better.

The experience was amazing. I left energized with fresh thinking and empowered with valuable tools and perspectives in the field of VC. I highly recommend it for those seeking a top-notch education in both the qualitative and quantitative approaches to venture capital. The course was an asset to my company and my career."

Jorge Quintanilla

CEO, Capital Safi, La Paz, Bolivia

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