Critical Conversations and Ethical Leadership

Issued by Northern State University

Lead the Hard Talk: At its core, leadership is about making ethical decisions when the answers aren’t clear. This course explores how ethics guide decision-making in high-stakes situations and how communication becomes the tool to put those values into action. Expected time 2 hours.

Type Learning
Level Advanced
Time Hours
Cost Free

Additional Details

Skills

Communication Skills
Communications Management
Communication Strategies
Confident Communication
Decision Making
discretion
Effective Communication
Ethical Conduct
Ethical Responsibility
Leadership
Leading Teams
Moral Reasoning

Earning Criteria

Demonstrates understanding of ethical leadership principles in complex, high-stakes situations.
Applies ethical frameworks to make informed, values-based decisions amid ambiguity.
Leads difficult conversations with clarity, integrity, and professionalism.
Translates ethical principles into confident, actionable leadership practices.
Successfully completes and passes rigorous assignments and evaluations designed to assess ethical decision-making and leadership performance.