What you will be able to do
- A list of subtle signs that power is being misused
- Tests that tell firm from abusive use of power
- Personal checks that invite challenge before you decide
- Options for when you see power misused, and how to choose
What we cover
| Topic | What you do |
|---|---|
| Patterns of power misuse | Spot misuse through action, inaction, process or status. |
| Firm and abusive uses of power | Weigh purpose, proportion, fairness and impact on others. |
| Accountability for your own power | Invite dissent, use clear criteria and seek outside review. |
| Responding to power misuse | Choose to challenge, support, record or escalate, safely. |
Who it is for
Managers and leaders, senior experts, HR, risk and compliance staff, and anyone whose title, expertise or access gives them sway over others. Some leadership experience helps.
How the course runs
- One session of 3 live hours
- In person or live online
How it counts toward an ICA professional certification
The Ethical Use of Power counts toward one professional certification. An ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 of the specialized certifications listed for it, in any order. The same specialized certification can count toward more than one professional certification.
A suggested pathway
One way to earn the ICA Power & Responsibility Professional Certification: the core certification plus two specialized certifications, including this one.
Power & Responsibility
The Ethical Use of Power
Power, Incentives, and Organizational DesignHow you earn your certification
- Attend every session in full and take an active part in every practice activity. Attendance is mandatory.
- Within 24 hours after class, Agile Visa registers the class and your details with ICA.
- ICA emails you to set up or open your ICA profile.
- Complete ICA's short post-class survey.
- ICA issues your verified The Ethical Use of Power certification badge.
Why learn with Agile Visa
Learn by doing
Short inputs, then real practice on one business case. You leave with work you can use.
Practitioner instructors
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Live online across time zones, or a private class for your team.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ICA The Ethical Use of Power certification?
The Ethical Use of Power (IC-EUPW) is a specialized certification from ICA, the International Certification Alliance (formerly ICAgile). Spot subtle misuse of power, be firm without being abusive, build checks on your own power, and respond well when others misuse it.
How long is the The Ethical Use of Power course?
One session of 3 live hours, in person or live online.
Does The Ethical Use of Power count toward an ICA professional certification?
Yes. It counts toward the ICA Power & Responsibility Professional Certification. Each ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 specialized certifications, in any order.
How do I earn the The Ethical Use of Power certification?
Attend the whole session and take an active part in every practice activity. Within 24 hours, Agile Visa registers the class with ICA. ICA emails you to open your ICA profile, you complete ICA's short survey, and ICA issues your verified The Ethical Use of Power certification badge.
Can my team take The Ethical Use of Power together?
Yes. Ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online, and tell us how many people and where they are.
Interested in The Ethical Use of Power?
Register your interest and we will contact you about dates, or ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.
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