Programs

We empower leaders by building their clarity of purpose and ethical courage.

At Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership, we offer immersive programs designed to equip leaders with the tools to navigate complex ethical challenges. Whether you’re an emerging leader or an experienced executive, our programs help you build the skills to lead with courage and integrity.

Choose your path

Whether you are starting out or deepening your practice, we have a program for you

Online courses

Online courses

Flexible learning in ethical decision-making and leadership

In-person

Ethical Leadership intensives

From year long fellowships to intensive executive development programs.

Custom

Tailored programs for your organisation

Build capability across your team with programs designed for your context

The Cranlana difference

What makes Cranlana Different

Unlike traditional programs, with Cranlana you’ll learn through guided peer conversations facilitated by our moderators, and join a lifelong alumni network.

Practical

Taught by experienced leaders

Learn from people who have navigated real dilemmas

Values

Grounded in ethical research

Over sixty years experience in building ethical leadership

Community

Join leaders who are changing their organisations

Build lasting connections with peers facing similar challenges

Explore our in-person ethical leadership programs

Executive Ethics

Our two-day Executive Ethics program is a practical primer for leaders seeking to incorporate or renew ethical thinking and action as part of their leadership practice.

Through peer-to-peer learning, Executive Ethics provides senior and emerging leaders with the fundamental tools to identify ethical dilemmas and integrity tests, apply decision-making frameworks, address biases, and develop agency to give voice to values.

DURATION

2 days

COHORT

12 people

“The Executive Ethics program provided me with the practical tools to make ethical decisions in real time, a skill that’s critical in today’s fast-paced world.” – Katrina Bacon, FEAL Fund Executives Association

Cranlana Colloquium

The Cranlana Colloquium is an immersive leadership program for senior leaders across the private, public, and community sectors. It connects today’s challenges with core principles and values, offering practical frameworks for ethical decision-making and transformational leadership.

Unlike traditional leadership development, the Colloquium is built on peer-based learning, with moderated discussions that provoke critical thinking.

Emerging Leaders

Aimed at emerging executive leaders from all areas of an organisation who are committed to leading with values, principles, and staying true to their identity while navigating their career progression. The program addresses common challenges for emerging leaders such as managing up, down and across, and the pressures of advancing into a leadership role.

DURATION

5 days

Public Sector Leaders

Tailored specifically for leaders from Australia’s Public Sector, this program tackles ethical challenges in governance and policy-making. Participants explore how foundational ethical principles apply to modern public service dilemmas, with a focus on leading with integrity in their roles within Federal, State, or Local Government.

DURATION

5 days

Executive Leaders

The Executive Colloquium is for senior executives ready to tackle complex problems and drive positive change within their organisations and society. Through Cranlana’s peer-based learning model, leaders come together in a trusted space to reflect, challenge each other, and deepen their leadership practice.

DURATION

5 days

Vincent Fairfax Fellowship

The Vincent Fairfax Fellowship is a selective, year-long leadership development program that fosters deep ethical leadership through residential retreats, workshops, online learning, and peer-led discussions. Each year, up to 22 senior executive leaders from across Australia are carefully selected to participate. They explore ethical challenges in their sectors and apply new frameworks to real-world leadership situations, enriching not only their careers but also their lifelong practice as leaders and individuals.

DURATION

12 months

COHORT

Up to 22 Fellows (Selective intake)

“The Fellowship significantly broadened my ethical leadership perspective, equipping me with tools I continue to use in my professional life.” – Amanda D, StarCasino

Calendar of ethical leadership programs

  • September 16, 2026

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    September 17, 2026

    Executive Ethics

    Sydney

  • October 19, 2026

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    October 23, 2026

    Emerging Colloquium

    Melbourne

  • November 9, 2026

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    November 13, 2026

    Public Sector Colloquium

    Melbourne

  • November 24, 2026

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    November 25, 2026

    Executive Ethics

    Melbourne

  • February 1, 2027

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    November 18, 2027

    Apply for the Vincent Fairfax Fellowship 2027

    Australia-wide

  • March 1, 2027

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    March 5, 2027

    Executive Colloquium

    Melbourne

  • April 14, 2027

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    April 15, 2027

    Executive Ethics

    Melbourne

  • May 18, 2027

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    May 19, 2027

    Executive Ethics

    Sydney

  • May 24, 2027

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    May 28, 2027

    Public Sector Colloquium

    Canberra

  • July 26, 2027

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    July 30, 2027

    Executive Colloquium

    Sydney

In session

See how our programs work in practice

Jamil Tye, William Cooper Institute

Deborah Yates, Lendlease

Natalie Charles, Mentone Girls’ Grammar School

Alex Edney, World Vision Australia

Debra Counsell, BlueScope

James Lybrand, Department of Defence

From our alumni

What leaders say about their time at Cranlana

“The frameworks stuck with me. When the pressure came, I knew what to do.”

Sarah Chen
Director, Public Policy

“I came here thinking I had it figured out. I left knowing I had more to learn. That changed everything.”

Michael Torres
CEO, Social Enterprise

“The people I met here became my sounding board. Still are, years later.”

Emma Blackwell
General Counsel, Finance

Ready to find out which Cranlana experience meets your vision?

Get in touch with our team to discuss your next steps. Whether you need help choosing the right Cranlana Colloquium stream or want to know more about partnering with us on a tailored solution for your organisation, we’re here.

Catherine Woo, Director of Partnerships and Engagement