On July 16, 2026, the Human Resource Management Office of St. Mary’s University organized a leadership training program in the Syndicate Room for top management, academic leaders, and heads of administrative divisions. The training was facilitated by Sintayehu Gobeze (PhD), Lecturer, Trainer, and Certified Management Consultant, under the theme “Ethical Leadership for Effective University Management.” The program focused on enhancing leadership effectiveness through ethical decision-making, accountability, integrity, transparency, and trust-building.
During the training, participants explored the meaning of ethical leadership and its importance in higher education. The facilitator emphasized that ethical leadership is about doing the right thing, even when it is difficult or when nobody is watching. He highlighted that leadership is about influence and that leaders shape organizational culture through their actions and behavior. The discussion also focused on the core pillars of ethical leadership, including integrity, respect, responsibility, fairness, transparency, and service.
During the discussion sessions, participants stressed that trust is built through consistency, fairness, competence, and transparency. The facilitator noted that ethical leaders lead by example, take responsibility for their actions, admit mistakes, support their staff, and create an environment where employees can openly express their opinions and concerns without fear. These practical exchanges enabled participants to connect the concepts presented to the realities of university management.
In the final reflection and discussion session, participants shared key lessons learned and commented on the relevance of ethical leadership in strengthening institutional performance. They appreciated the practical approach of the training and the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions on current leadership challenges.
The training ended successfully with comments, reflections, and a vibrant discussion among participants, reaffirming that ethics builds trust, trust builds teams, teams build institutions, and institutions build nations.
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