Coaching for Ethical Leadership and Organisational Sustainability

This module explores how coaching principles can be applied to develop ethical leadership and promote organisational sustainability. It integrates insights from psychology, ethics, and leadership theory to help participants lead with integrity, accountability, and transparency. The course emphasises practical coaching models (e.g. OSCAR, TGROW) and case studies to cultivate ethical awareness and sustainable decision-making in real-world contexts.

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

1. Explain the relationship between ethical leadership, organisational culture, and sustainability.

2. Apply psychological theories to enhance ethical decision-making and leadership effectiveness.

3. Utilise coaching frameworks such as OSCAR and TGROW to foster ethical awareness and accountability.

4. Analyse real-world case studies to identify ethical challenges and propose sustainable solutions.

5. Develop coaching strategies that promote inclusivity, transparency, and long-term organisational success.

• Business leaders and managers

• HR and L&D professionals

• Executive and leadership coaches

• Public sector and non-profit executives

• Corporate professionals and entrepreneurs

• Aspiring leaders and postgraduate students

Session 1: Understanding Ethical Leadership & Organisational Sustainability

• Principles of ethical leadership

• Organisational sustainability and social responsibility

• The role of psychology in ethical leadership

• Case studies: Patagonia (ethical leadership) and Volkswagen (ethical failure)

Session 2: Coaching Models for Ethical Leadership

• Overview of OSCAR and TGROW coaching frameworks

• Systemic coaching approaches

• Case studies: Microsoft (cultural transformation) and Uber (leadership rebuild)

• Workshop: Applying coaching models to ethical dilemmas

Session 3: Social Influence in Leadership

• Role of social psychology in leadership and ethics

• Group dynamics, decision-making, and psychological safety

• Case studies: Google’s Project Aristotle, Boeing 737 MAX crisis

• Coaching for team alignment and conflict resolution

Session 4: Ethical Decision-Making in Business

• Ethical decision-making frameworks (Utilitarianism, Deontology, Virtue Ethics)

• Role of coaching in managing ethical dilemmas

• Case studies: Johnson & Johnson’s Tylenol Crisis, Wells Fargo scandal

• Coaching simulation and peer evaluation

Session 5: Leading Diverse Teams

• Inclusive leadership and unconscious bias

• Power dynamics and equity in teams

• Coaching for diversity and belonging

• Case study: Starbucks racial bias training initiative

• Workshop: Inclusive leadership role-play