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ISO 26000 Lead Manager: leading a CSR approach aligned with the guidelines
Your CSR approach needs to connect commitments, stakeholders and actual practices. Use ISO 26000 to structure your social responsibility approach. Link the framework's principles to responsibilities and operational decisions to coordinate actions more effectively and substantiate priorities.
- Duration
- 4.5 days 31 hours
- Code
- ISO26000LM Code
- Certification
- ISO 26000: Social responsibility Certification
Accredited training for the ISO 26000: Social responsibility certification.
Presentation
As stakeholder expectations grow, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become a strategic issue for every organisation. Published in 2010, ISO 26000 has become the international reference for embedding responsible, ethical and sustainable practices in organisational governance.
This 4.5-day course provides the knowledge and skills needed to lead a CSR approach aligned with the ISO 26000:2010 guidelines, which apply to any type of organisation: companies, NGOs, local authorities or trade unions. You will explore the 7 core subjects of social responsibility, from organisational governance to human rights, including the environment and labour practices.
By the end of the programme, you will be able to conduct a stakeholder analysis, identify the core CSR subjects relevant to your organisation and build a practical action plan. You will also be prepared for the official PECB Certified ISO 26000 Lead Manager exam, included in our offer (find out more in the certification tab).
Objectives
By the end of this PECB ISO 26000 Lead Manager course, you will achieve the following learning objectives:
- understand the fundamental concepts and principles of social responsibility under ISO 26000:2010;
- identify and assess the core subjects and CSR issues within an organisation;
- conduct stakeholder analysis and dialogue to integrate social responsibility into organisational strategy;
- implement good practices to deploy a CSR approach aligned with the ISO 26000 guidelines;
- assess, review and continually improve an organisation's social responsibility performance;
- prepare for and pass the PECB Certified ISO 26000 Lead Manager exam to obtain one of the associated PECB credentials.
Program
Day 1: introduction to social responsibility and the ISO 26000 guidelines
- Fundamental principles and concepts of social responsibility (CSR).
- The ISO 26000:2010 guidelines and their implementation methodology.
Day 2: exploring the core subjects of social responsibility (part 1)
- Organisational governance.
- Human rights.
- Labour practices.
- The environment.
Day 3: exploring the core subjects of social responsibility (part 2) and integrating good practices
- Fair operating practices.
- Consumer issues.
- Community involvement and development.
- Integrating good social responsibility practices: methods and tools.
Day 4: improving social responsibility performance
- The leader's role in promoting social responsibility.
- Challenges and opportunities associated with implementing ISO 26000.
- Assessing, reviewing and continually improving CSR performance.
Day 5 (half-day): preparing for the PECB ISO 26000 LM exam
- Review of the key concepts and skills acquired throughout the course.
- Presentation of the exam structure and format.
- Exam preparation tips and guidance.
Audience
This course is intended for professionals involved in deploying CSR approaches within their organisation. In particular, it is suitable for:
- managers and consultants involved in social responsibility initiatives or wishing to deepen their knowledge of CSR and sustainable development;
- compliance officers responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable corporate social responsibility laws and regulations;
- project managers responsible for integrating and promoting socially responsible behaviour within their organisation.
Prerequisites
The following prerequisite applies to this course:
- Theoretical foundations: general knowledge of the concepts, challenges and issues associated with corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
- Quiz / multiple-choice questions
- Practical exercises
Course highlights
- Comprehensive course materials: over 450 pages of official PECB documentation.
- Practical work based on real cases: exercises and practical case studies to apply the ISO 26000 guidelines in real organisational settings.
- 31 CPD credits: a course completion certificate recognising 31 continuing professional development credits.
- PECB exam included: the official exam is included in our offer at no additional cost.
- Free retake: if you do not pass the exam, you can retake it free of charge within 12 months.
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