Leadership and Ethics in Public Service Across Sectors

Program Overview

Public service today demands far more than compliance—it requires leaders who can navigate complex ethical issues, steward public trust, and guide organizations through interconnected social, economic, and environmental challenges. As cross-sector collaboration becomes essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ethical leadership stands at the center of effective governance, responsible decision-making, and sustainable development.

The Leadership and Ethics in Public Service Across Sectors program examines the new Grand Challenges in public administration, exploring how ethics, integrity, and human behavior influence decisions across government, business, and civil society. Grounded in contemporary governance issues, the program equips participants with the tools to understand ethical failures, design integrity-centered policies, and foster high-trust environments. Through reflective activities, case analyses, and interdisciplinary frameworks, leaders gain a deeper appreciation for how ethical lapses emerge—and how principled action, transparency, and accountability can transform public organizations.

By the end of the program, participants will be prepared to lead with integrity, strengthen cross-sector partnerships, and champion sustainable, ethical governance in rapidly evolving contexts.

Details

Program Objectives:

• Cultivate ethical leadership grounded in integrity, accountability, and responsible public service.
• Engage in structured reflective activities to examine personal values, ethical reasoning, and real-world dilemmas.
• Apply ethical theories, integrity frameworks, and sustainability concepts within public-sector and cross-sector contexts.
• Strengthen decision-making capabilities to address Grand Challenges, including environmental sustainability and social development.
• Enhance readiness for leadership roles requiring ethical judgment, collaborative governance, and long-term public value creation.

Key Benefits:

• Stronger ethical decision-making through frameworks that address corruption risks, integrity lapses, and cross-sector accountability.
• Deeper understanding of public service ethics supported by practical cases from government, business, and civil society.
• Improved leadership readiness for navigating Grand Challenges and advancing sustainable development through effective partnerships..

Who Should Attend:

This program is ideal for public officials, policy advisors, community leaders, and government relations professionals working across sectors. It is designed for individuals responsible for strengthening public service integrity, advancing cross-sector collaboration, modernizing governance practices, and supporting sustainable development initiatives in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.