b'CASE STUDYJUDICIAL AND LEGAL ETHICS FORMING AN EFFECTIVE BOARD: TEAM BUILDING WORKSHOPTRAINING FOR THE PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE OF GHANAEthical judicial challenges seem to increase year on year. The publics Understand common ethical issues and risks and learn tocondence in a justice system depends upon its perception of the manage them effectively integrity and standards of ethical behaviour and professional conduct Put in place strategies to reduce any corruption in your judiciary demonstrated by the judiciary within their official role and in their Establish fair, transparent and effective recruitment,private life. performance evaluation and disciplinary processes that meet internationally recognised standards Key elements in establishing integrity are high quality procedures for Establish and maintain a productive relationship between thejudicial appointments, investigating complaints about judicialjudiciary and the media behaviour as well as ensuring the fair and transparent conduct ofproceedings. At the same time, safeguards are required to protectKEY TOPICS judicial independence. Examining internationally recognised standards of ethical behaviour and judicial conduct This new programme explores the key principles and recognised Developing judicial codes of conduct, guidance, monitoringstandards of ethical legal and judicial behaviour and examines and training suitable frameworks to promote their importance and secure the Designing fair and transparent judicial recruitment anddemonstration of proper judicial conduct. performance evaluation processesCombating corruption in judicial systems COURSE OBJECTIVES:On completion, you will be able to: Creating a system for dealing fairly with complaints about Dene the recognised principles and standards of ethicaljudicial behaviourbehaviour and judicial conduct required to uphold principles ofUnderstanding the working relationship between the judiciary independence, equality, diversity and fairness both in andand the mediaoutside of the court environment This is week two of The Judicial Case Management and Legal EthicsExamine the need for clearly dened codes of conduct based on Toolkit. An effective board strikes the rightcommon judicial values to establish clear standards of behaviour that promote judicial independence whilst DURATION FEEDATEbalance between its compliance andsafeguarding the integrity of the judicial system and its staff05 days2,650DATES ON DEMAND performance obligations so as toAssess judicial accountability and undertake performance evaluationgenerate value for the organisation and its stakeholders through governance OUR DELEGATES ENJOYING CULTURAL VISITS excellence. Due to rapidly changing global priorities, stakeholder demands IN PREVIOUS YEARS DURING THEIR TRAINING and a volatile risk and opportunitiesON COMPLETION OF THE TRAINING, THE DELEGATES WERE ABLE TO:Understand the nature of teams, team dynamics and the motives,landscape, boards of all types from all skills and behaviours needed for a team to be effectiveDemonstrate and apply active listening skills and use this to helpsectors need to step up to optimize their build trust and empathyperformance in order to effectively deliver Explain why emotional intelligence (EQ) is important in a team context the desired results that will drive ethical Use personal communication and inuencing skills to manage confrontation and resolve conict and sustainable success. Understand negotiation dynamics and how to use personal behaviours and approaches for effective negotiation and betterIn September 2021, the Parliament of Ghana engaged Crown Agents to outcomes in conict situations deliver a highly contextualised training course for six members of the Work as part of an effective board to set the right culture andParliamentary Service Board and six supporting officials. The aim of behaviours, set risk appetite, and oversee risk and compliance the training was to enhance the effectiveness of the Board, and equip members with the skills to work more constructively together towardsTHE IMPACT meeting the PSBs mandate and delivering the expectations of its keyThe training was well-received by the delegates, who were fully stakeholders.engaged throughout. 100% felt it would have a signicant or considerable impact on their personal development. THE PROJECTAlthough a foundation knowledge in understanding teams and teamFEEDBACK INCLUDED: dynamics is essential, there are a range of key skills and behaviours that drive improvements in board effectiveness that must beVery eye-opening, exposing me and my developed. This comprehensive six-day course sought to developparticipants skills and understanding in active listening, emotionalown management style.intelligence, the ability to manage and resolve conict, and the use of inuencing and negotiation to nd solutions to challenging situationsFUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD in a constructive and positive manner. The Parliamentary Service Board is the governing body of the Parliamentary Service and is mandated by article 124(5) of the 1992 Through a study of the structural, process, behavioural, compliance,Constitution of Ghana to prescribe the terms and conditions of service risk and performance elements needed to ensure effectiveness, theof Officers of the Service. The Board, under section 7 of the delegates were equipped with the skills to drive good governanceParliamentary Service Act, 1993 (Act 460), has the unique through better leadership, direction setting, decision making,responsibility for promoting the welfare of Hon. Members of oversight and stakeholder engagement.Parliament, Members of Staff and the dignity of Parliament.'