Corporate leadership training
Ethical Leadership Training Course in Vietnam
Help your leaders turn integrity into influence: navigating grey areas with confidence, reaching fair and transparent decisions and building a culture where ethical behaviour is expected and celebrated, so ethics becomes a lasting strategic advantage, through hands-on training.
- In-person, virtual
or blended - Customised for
your organisation - Delivered worldwide,
including Vietnam - For executives, managers
and public sector leaders
Course overview
What Is Ethical Leadership?
Ethical leadership is the habit of leading with fairness, transparency and responsibility, and of building an organisation where integrity is a strategic strength rather than a set of rules. This course develops the mindset and tools for it: personal values and ethical theory, a step-by-step decision process, competing considerations and conflicts of interest, and the guidelines and monitoring that keep conduct consistent.
Case studies, interactive discussions and practical exercises let participants work through grey areas and real-world scenarios, adapting global principles to the local contexts faced by leaders in Vietnam.
Designed for corporate executives, government officials, non-profit directors and educational leaders in Vietnam, the course helps leaders adapt global ethical principles to local contexts, build trust through fairness and transparency, and treat integrity as a strategic advantage in the country’s dynamic business environment.
Why it matters
Why Ethical Leadership Matters in Vietnam
Vietnam’s dynamic business environment rewards organisations that stakeholders can rely on. Leaders who apply ethical principles with an eye to local culture and society build a reputation for principled leadership that lasts.
Trust is hard-won
Colleagues, partners and customers commit more readily to leaders whose words and actions consistently match.
Dilemmas are rarely clear-cut
Ethical grey areas often set several sound considerations against one another.
Fairness shapes outcomes
Even-handed, transparent choices keep people’s respect and protect what the organisation stands for.
Integrity builds the future
Principled leaders strengthen Vietnam’s business community for the long term.
The Knowles leadership approach
From Insight to Impact
Leaders learn a six-step way of thinking that moves from the values at stake to taking responsibility for what happens next, a sequence they can run through on their own or use to reach consensus with a team.
Ethical leadership in action
- 1. ValuesWhat do we stand for?
- 2. FactsWhat are the facts?
- 3. ImpactWho is affected, and how?
- 4. OptionsWhat are the real choices?
- 5. ScrutinyCould we defend it?
- 6. OwnershipDid we live up to it?
Key benefits
Why Organisations Choose This Course
This programme helps your leaders and your organisation to:
Greater Trust
Raise credibility among team members, partners and customers.
Lower Ethical Risk
Catch misconduct and divided interests while they can still be put right.
Fairer Decisions
Balance competing considerations in a way others see as fair.
Clear Standards
Issue ethical guidelines decision-makers can apply consistently.
Higher Morale
Boost satisfaction and retention with a fair working climate.
A Stronger Reputation
Make ethical conduct a brand differentiator that sets the organisation apart.
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Course curriculum
A practical and structured learning journey.
Twelve units in three stages progress from ethical theory and personal values, through dilemmas and the decisions they call for, to policies and habits that make integrity part of daily business, with case studies in each unit.
- Unit 1
Personal Values
- Identify your personal values and where they guide your choices.
- Test how far your values align with the organisation’s goals.
- Rate your current ethical habits honestly against your values.
- Unit 2
Core Principles
- Discuss fairness, transparency, responsibility and respect in daily work.
- Look past what rules permit to what integrity requires.
- Make these principles part of everyday leading.
- Unit 3
Ethical Frameworks
- Survey the main ethical theories and the principles behind them.
- Run a single decision through several frameworks.
- Settle on the approach that suits each kind of problem.
- Unit 4
Recognising Dilemmas
- Identify the ethical dilemmas built into leadership roles.
- Notice the rationalisations that make a shortcut feel acceptable.
- Analyse dilemmas and scenarios drawn from real cases.
- Unit 5
Conflicts of Interest
- Distinguish a genuine conflict from a potential or apparent one.
- Bring conflicts into the open and agree how to manage them.
- Handle gifts, introductions and personal favours fairly.
- Unit 6
Weighing Interests
- Consider how each option lands with teams, partners and customers.
- Weigh fast results against lasting consequences.
- Seek the answer that serves the wider community.
- Unit 7
Fairness and Justice
- Hold everyone to the same rules, whatever their rank.
- Keep decision-making transparent from start to finish.
- Communicate the why behind difficult calls.
- Unit 8
Moral Courage
- Voice concerns about misconduct, even when it is unpopular.
- Decline proposals that would compromise your principles.
- Encourage open dialogue and protect those who raise concerns.
- Unit 9
Setting Standards
- Develop ethical guidelines that turn values into everyday rules.
- Communicate ethical standards and expectations clearly.
- Open up discussion of grey areas before they become disputes.
- Unit 10
Leading by Example
- Model the ethical behaviour you want to see.
- Admit mistakes openly and show how you are fixing them.
- Celebrate ethical behaviour so others follow it.
- Unit 11
Compliance Systems
- Integrate ethical considerations into organisational policies.
- Keep practice consistent with law and ethical norms.
- Monitor and evaluate ethical practice, with safe reporting routes.
- Unit 12
Accountability
- Take ownership of your conduct and expect the same of others.
- Apply consequences fairly when standards slip.
- Set personal goals to keep integrity at the centre.
Course agenda
Two-day course agenda.
A sample agenda showing how the two days run, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The final agenda is agreed with you.
Welcome, objectives and introductions
Personal values
Morning break
Core ethical principles
Lunch
Ethical frameworks
Recognising dilemmas
Afternoon break
Conflicts of interest
Day one reflection
Close
Recap and goals for the day
Weighing interests
Morning break
Fairness and moral courage
Lunch
Setting standards
Leading by example
Afternoon break
Systems, compliance and accountability
Personal ethics action plan
Close
Participant resources
What participants receive.
A practical set of resources to support learning during the course and application afterwards.
Course Workbook
Content, summaries and activities for every unit.
Templates and Worksheets
Ready-to-use tools to apply learning at work.
Action Plan Template
Turn learning into clear next steps.
Job Aids and Quick Guides
Key models, checklists and frameworks for daily use.
Digital Resources
Additional materials to revisit after the course.
Certificate of Completion
Recognition of the training completed.
Practical application
From theory to real workplace impact.
Participants test the frameworks on grey-area scenarios, discuss options with colleagues and seek consensus on a defensible choice, in exercises built around the ethical tensions leaders in Vietnam encounter.
Dilemma Simulations
Take a position on a grey-area case and explain why it is the right one.
Conflict Checks
Examine a supplier scenario for competing interests and agree how to resolve them.
Speak-Up Drills
Practise raising an ethical concern with a manager above you.
Code Workshop
Turn shared values into guidelines your department could adopt.
Who should attend
Designed for leaders who set the tone.
Valuable for corporate executives, government officials, non-profit directors and educational leaders, from seasoned executives strengthening organisational ethics to emerging leaders establishing a name for principled leadership.
- ExecutivesMake integrity part of the organisation’s competitive strategy.
- Team LeadersSettle team disagreements with fairness and respect.
- Public OfficialsServe citizens with openness and even-handed decisions.
- NGO LeadersEarn lasting trust from donors, partners and communities.
- EntrepreneursUse ethics as a differentiator from day one.
- Emerging LeadersEstablish a reputation for principled choices.
Course format and delivery
Flexible options to suit your organisation.
Choose the format and duration that fit your schedule and learning needs, whether at your workplace in Vietnam, online or a mix of both.
In-Person Training
Delivered at your organisation in Vietnam or at a suitable venue.
Virtual Training
Interactive, engaging live online delivery.
Blended Learning
A combination of in-person and virtual sessions.
Customised Training
Tailor case studies, organisation focus, delivery mode, modules and duration. Explore Customized Training
- Typical Duration2 Full Days9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also available as a 1-day, half-day, 90-minute or 60-minute session.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites and experience level.
No prior experience is required. The course suits leaders at every level and works well for mixed groups.
No formal prerequisites
Open to anyone who wants to lead with integrity.
All experience levels
From emerging leaders to senior executives.
Designed for mixed groups
Different roles bring different views of the same dilemma.
Ready for honest debate
Come ready to examine hard choices openly and respectfully.
Course framework
A structured approach to developing leaders.
The framework guides participants round a cycle of learning principles, applying them to grey-area scenarios, reflecting on their own choices and building what they learn into everyday leadership practice.
Practical and Actionable
Decision steps and guidelines participants can apply at once.
Relevant to Vietnam
Adapts global ethical principles to the local contexts leaders in Vietnam meet.
Honest Reflection
Room to question your own assumptions with honesty.
The ethical leadership cycle
- 1. LearnCore leadership principles
- 2. ExploreCase studies and discussion
- 3. PractiseRole-plays and simulations
- 4. ReflectSelf-assessment and journaling
- 5. ApplyReal-world projects
- 6. GrowMentoring and peer support
Key learning outcomes
From knowledge to lasting leadership impact.
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- 01
Lead from values
Act on the values you lead by, consistently and visibly.
- 02
Spot ethical risks
Identify dilemmas and conflicting interests in your role before they turn into problems.
- 03
Decide on principle
Follow a clear decision process to reach choices you can stand behind.
- 04
Speak up
Raise ethical concerns openly and without delay.
- 05
Set clear standards
Set out ethical guidelines and apply them evenly.
- 06
Build a culture of trust
Create a workplace where ethical behaviour is expected and celebrated.
Ethics only becomes a strength when it shapes the decisions nobody else would ever see.
Example exercises and tools
Learn by doing.
Practical exercises, simple tools and real-world scenarios help participants notice where ethics is at stake, think it through step by step and respond with authenticity.
Case studies, interactive discussions and practical exercises put participants in situations leaders in Vietnam may meet, from a partner proposing an informal shortcut around policy to a team divided over how to handle a supplier’s mistake. They balance competing considerations, seek consensus on a fair course of action and leave with ethical guidelines they can apply at once.
Values Card Sort
Order your values from most to least important and see which still stand in a hard case.
Decision Tree
Set out the options in a dilemma and where each one leads.
Front-Page Test
Imagine the decision in tomorrow’s news and ask if it holds up.
Speak-Up Script
Rehearse how to name a concern calmly and respectfully.
Assessment
Assessment and learning progress.
A mix of steps before, during and after the programme keeps learning relevant and turns it into action.
Before the training
Share your goals and team context.
Agree the objectives and focus areas.
Confirm the format, timing and group.
During the training
Role-plays, simulations and practical exercises.
Feedback from experienced leaders as skills develop.
Group discussion and reflection.
After the training
A personal action plan for the workplace.
Self-assessment and guided journaling to track progress.
Ongoing learning through peers, mentors and the alumni network.
Workplace application
Relevant to your context.
Participants apply what they learn to real decisions in organisations across Vietnam, from small choices inside a team to policies and guidelines that shape the whole organisation.
- ProcurementChoose suppliers on fair, open terms.
- Hiring and PromotionHire and promote people on their merits.
- Conflicts of InterestDeclare interests and step aside if needed.
- Team ConductKeep everyday behaviour consistent with values.
- Raising ConcernsEncourage open dialogue about concerns.
- Policy and GovernanceTurn values into policy and monitor it.
Let’s discuss your requirements
Request a Customised Leadership Programme.
Talk to our team about how this course can be tailored for your organisation in Vietnam or other locations worldwide.
- Share your priorities
- Receive a tailored proposal
- Explore delivery options
Adapting for Vietnam
Adapting the programme for Vietnamese organisations.
We tailor the course so it reflects your people, your sector and the context you work in.
Local case studies
Examples and case studies drawn from leaders in Vietnam.
Cultural awareness
Content that respects cultural nuances and builds inclusive environments.
Community focus
Projects that address real local and community issues.
Industry and organisation focus
Examples, terminology and scenarios from your sector.
Delivery worldwide
Flexible delivery across Vietnam and worldwide.
We deliver this programme in Vietnam and in other locations worldwide, with flexible formats and options to suit your organisation.
- In-person
- Virtual
- Blended
At Your Workplace
In-house sessions at your office in Vietnam.
A Venue You Choose
Delivered at a training venue that suits your team.
Live Online
Interactive virtual sessions wherever your people are.
Across Countries
Programmes coordinated across several locations worldwide.
Client experiences
What our participants say.
Word-for-word feedback from participants at organisations in Singapore. Read all reviews
Yes, but you must come with an open mind to self-reflect.
The course allowed me to identify the area where errors could occur and the various steps to identify and reduce the errors. Case studies were also provided to give a real-life experience instead of theoretical lessons.
Yes, since learning how to think critically is essential for both daily work tasks and personal decision-making.
Yes, I would recommend this training to my colleagues. Understanding these structured recovery methods provides great tools for managing stress.
Learning how to translate high-level company strategy into clear, measurable operational targets for our teams.
Yes, I would recommend it. Gaining a clear framework on communication styles is highly useful for de-escalating tough client situations
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this course.
What is the main focus of this course?
It helps leaders build fairness, transparency and responsibility into every decision: using ethical theory and a clear process, balancing competing considerations, managing conflicts of interest and building a culture of accountability in Vietnam.
What topics does the course cover?
Twelve units in three stages: values and principles (personal values, core principles, ethical frameworks, recognising dilemmas), principled decisions (conflicts of interest, weighing interests, fairness and justice, moral courage) and an ethical culture (setting standards, leading by example, compliance systems, accountability).
Who should attend this course?
Corporate executives, team leaders, government officials, non-profit directors, educational leaders, entrepreneurs and emerging leaders who want to strengthen ethics at work.
Is the course suitable for new or first-time leaders?
Yes. First-time leaders form good habits before pressure builds, and experienced executives gain a sharper way to work through grey areas.
Is the course practical or theory-based?
Largely practical. Short inputs on ethical theory lead straight into case studies, interactive discussions and exercises on real-world scenarios.
How long is the course?
The standard course runs over 2 full days, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It can also be delivered as a 1-day, half-day, 90-minute or 60-minute session.
Can the course be customised for our organisation?
Yes. We can adapt the content, examples and format to your goals, industry and team. See Customized Corporate Training for how we tailor programmes.
Can we use examples from our own industry?
Yes. We design and deliver our courses with subject matter experts in each field. Tell us about your industry, context and terminology when you enquire, and it will be taken into account.
Can we combine this course with other topics?
Yes. We can combine related topics into one programme or build a learning pathway across several sessions and levels.
Is this course available outside Vietnam?
Yes. We deliver this programme in other countries worldwide, in person or live online, and can coordinate it across several locations.
What delivery options are available?
In person at your workplace or a venue you choose, live online, or a blend of both.
What kind of exercises and activities are included?
Case studies, grey-area scenarios, ranking personal values, mapping decision options, a news-headline test, conflict-of-interest analysis and practice in raising concerns.
Do participants receive mentoring during the course?
Yes. Participants receive mentorship and constructive feedback from experienced leaders throughout the course.
Will participants build a professional network?
Yes. Participants connect with fellow participants, build mentoring relationships with facilitators and guest speakers, and can join an alumni network for ongoing learning.
How does the course support personal growth?
Through regular self-assessment and reflection, guided journaling to track progress and set goals, and techniques for mindfulness and stress management.
Is the course relevant to the Vietnamese context?
Yes. It looks at ethical leadership through a cultural and societal lens specific to Vietnam, helping leaders adapt global principles to local contexts in a dynamic business environment.
Which cities in Vietnam can the course be delivered in?
We can deliver it in cities across Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Can Tho, Bien Hoa and Hue, and other cities on request. We also offer a full range of leadership courses in Vietnam.
Can we download a course brochure?
Yes. Download our course brochure for an overview of our training programmes.
How do we request a proposal?
Share your goals and requirements through the enquiry form on this page. Our team replies within one business day with suggestions and a tailored proposal.
Who can we contact about this course?
Email [email protected], call +65 6714 6663 or use the enquiry form on this page. We reply within one business day.
Next steps
From enquiry to delivery.
A simple, transparent process from your first message to the training day.
- 1
Enquiry
Share your training needs and priorities.
- 2
Consultation
We discuss and refine the scope with you.
- 3
Proposal
Receive a tailored proposal with delivery options.
- 4
Confirm
Review, adjust and agree the details.
- 5
Delivery
We deliver the programme for your team.
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