July 28, 2019
Leadership and governance workshop organized by Ethical Charter for Syrian Media in Gaziantep was concluded yesterday. The workshop targeted some members of the Charter and aimed at supporting them performing their work more ethically and professionally, in addition to enhancing transparency and governance inside their organizations.
For thee days, trainer Dr. Walid Salhani lectured about governance and transparency issues. He explained concepts starting from theoretical framework of civil society, its definition, features, its media organizations, the importance and kinds of media organizations, and reaching to basis and criteria of governance.
Salhani stressed during the worship sessions that good governance helps board members and CEOs in achieving goals and making decisions in the best possible means. Moreover, it helps create distinguished work environment and relationships. Good governance specifies responsibilities and tasks, enhances trust and credibility, guarantees protecting interests and assets and helps in committing to laws and regulations.
During the workshop, the trainer spoke about the social role of organizations and their role in serving public interests. He explained regulations of the relationship between an organization and its public.
Board of ECSM plans to organize more workshops on fields related to the Charter’s goals in order to acquire professional and management skills that may help respond to rapid changes in work environments.