INTRODUCTION LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE IN CORRUPTION PREVENTION

This one-day training program is designed to equip top management with the knowledge, strategies, and leadership practices necessary to prevent corruption through strong governance and ethical decision-making. It emphasizes the critical role of leadership in setting the “tone from the top,” establishing accountability frameworks, and building an ethical culture that safeguards organizational integrity and reputation.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Understand the strategic role of top management in corruption prevention.
• Explore governance structures that promote accountability and transparency.
• Identify key corruption risks and prevention measures.
• Apply ethical decision-making frameworks to real-world dilemmas.
• Strengthen stakeholder trust through ethical leadership and governance practices.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Board of Directors and C-Suite Executives
• Senior Government & Public Sector Leaders
• Compliance, Risk, and Audit Leaders
• Senior Managers responsible for governance and ethics

LEARNING METHODOLOGY

• Expert lectures and facilitated discussions
• Case studies from global and local corruption scandals
• Group workshops and scenario analysis
• Role-playing on ethical leadership dilemmas
• Action planning and leadership commitment exercise

COURSE CONTENT 

Ice Breaking – Activity 1 (Leadership Integrity Dilemma)

Participants work in teams to solve a scenario where business objectives conflict with ethical principles, highlighting the importance of tone from the top.

Session 1: Leadership in Corruption Prevention

• The strategic importance of leadership in fighting corruption
• International and Malaysian frameworks (MACC Act, ISO 37001, UNCAC)
• Case insights: Leadership failures vs. governance-driven success
  Activity 2 (Case Study Review): Analyze a corporate corruption scandal and identify leadership lessons.

Session 2: Governance & Accountability Structures

• Building transparent governance and reporting mechanisms
• Roles of Board, Audit, and Risk Committees
• Whistleblowing frameworks and internal accountability systems
  Activity 3 (Governance Audit): Groups review a sample governance structure and identify weaknesses.

Session 3: Identifying and Managing Corruption Risks

• High-risk areas: procurement, sponsorships, finance, HR
• Red flags for bribery, fraud, and conflicts of interest
• Risk assessment and monitoring tools for executives
  Activity 4 (Risk Mapping Workshop): Teams identify vulnerabilities in a case scenario and propose controls.

Session 4: Ethical Decision-Making for Top Leaders

• Frameworks for making ethical choices under pressure
• Balancing performance targets with governance obligations
• Handling boardroom dilemmas and external influence
  Activity 5 (Role Play – Ethical Boardroom Debate): Leaders debate and resolve a corruption-related ethical dilemma.

Session 5: Building a Culture of Integrity & Transparency

• Communicating ethics from the top down
• Embedding anti-corruption in performance KPIs and reward systems
• Enhancing trust through transparency with stakeholders
  Activity 6 (Case Analysis): Evaluate how a company rebuilt its culture after a corruption crisis.

Session 6: Action Planning & Commitment

• Developing a 3–6 month anti-corruption leadership roadmap
• Strengthening governance frameworks within the organization
  Activity 7 (Integrity Pledge): Each participant commits to one leadership action to reinforce governance and corruption prevention.

Wrap Up – Summary & Closing Reflection

• Recap of key insights
• Q&A session
• Final reflections on leadership responsibility in anti-corruption governance