Executive Development Programme in Construction: Ethical Risk Mitigation

• Ethical Leadership in Construction: This unit will cover the importance of ethical leadership in the construction industry and how it can help mitigate risks. It will also discuss the role of executive leadership in promoting ethical behavior within the organization. • Understanding Ethical Risks: This unit will delve into the various ethical risks that construction executives may encounter, such as conflicts of interest, bribery, and fraud. It will also discuss the impact of unethical behavior on the organization and its stakeholders. • Legal and Regulatory Compliance: This unit will cover the legal and regulatory framework governing the construction industry, including building codes, environmental regulations, and labor laws. It will also discuss the consequences of non-compliance and the importance of maintaining a culture of compliance. • Risk Assessment and Management: This unit will discuss the various risk assessment and management techniques that construction executives can use to identify and mitigate ethical risks. It will also cover the importance of developing an effective risk management plan. • Stakeholder Management: This unit will cover the importance of stakeholder management in ethical risk mitigation. It will discuss various stakeholder management strategies, including communication, engagement, and collaboration. • Whistleblowing and Reporting Mechanisms: This unit will discuss the importance of having effective whistleblowing and reporting mechanisms in place to encourage the reporting of unethical behavior and promote a culture of integrity. • Crisis Management: This unit will cover the importance of crisis management in ethical risk mitigation. It will discuss various crisis management strategies, including communication, contingency planning, and recovery. • Ethical Decision-Making: This unit will cover various ethical decision-making frameworks and models that construction executives can use to make informed and ethical decisions. • Building a Culture of Ethics: This unit will discuss the importance of building a culture of ethics in the construction industry. It will cover various strategies for promoting ethical behavior, including training, mentoring, and incentives. • Continuous Improvement: This unit will cover the importance of continuous improvement in ethical risk mitigation. It will discuss various strategies for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of ethical risk management practices and making necessary improvements.