{"id":3098,"date":"2024-04-11T21:10:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T19:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/managingnewsroomdiversity.com\/?p=3098"},"modified":"2025-02-16T20:20:34","modified_gmt":"2025-02-16T19:20:34","slug":"quality-journalism-at-fulbright-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/managingnewsroomdiversity.com\/pl\/2024\/04\/11\/quality-journalism-at-fulbright-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Greta Gober Discusses Diversity and Quality Journalism at Fulbright Conference in Warsaw"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">On&nbsp;<strong>April 11-12, 2024<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Dr. Greta Gober<\/strong>&nbsp;represented the&nbsp;<strong>Managing Newsroom Diversity<\/strong>&nbsp;project at the&nbsp;<strong>&#8222;Ethical, Smart and Safe: Navigating the Digital World of Tomorrow&#8221;<\/strong>&nbsp;conference in Warsaw. Organized as part of the&nbsp;<strong>65th anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Poland<\/strong>, the event gathered media professionals, researchers, and policymakers to discuss ethical challenges in the digital age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">A highlight of the conference was&nbsp;<strong>Session I: &#8222;Quality Journalism in Diverse Newsrooms,&#8221;<\/strong>&nbsp;where Dr. Gober joined an expert panel to explore the importance of diverse voices in the media and its impact on journalistic standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>The Importance of Diversity in Journalism<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The panel, chaired by\u00a0<strong>Joanna Stempie\u0144<\/strong>\u00a0(TVN24 BIS), addressed critical questions on representation in media, comparing approaches in\u00a0<strong>Poland, Europe, and the USA<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Discussions focused on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>What representation in media means today<\/strong>&nbsp;and the barriers to achieving it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>How newsroom diversity shapes journalistic quality<\/strong>&nbsp;by ensuring more comprehensive and accurate news coverage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>The link between representation and public trust<\/strong>, questioning whether diverse teams lead to greater media credibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Expert Perspectives on Media Representation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The panel featured insights from professionals working at the intersection of journalism, media studies, and diversity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Dr. Greta Gober<\/strong>\u00a0(Managing Newsroom Diversity project) \u2013 Spoke about\u00a0<strong>power dynamics in news production<\/strong> and how diversity management can be leveraged as an\u00a0<strong>innovation in journalism<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Dr. Margaret Amaka Ohia-Nowak<\/strong>\u00a0(Assistant Professor at the Institute of Communication and Media Studies at the Marie Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin) \u2013 Addressed issues of\u00a0<strong>race and representation<\/strong>\u00a0in Polish media and the role of\u00a0<strong>inclusive language<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Graham Griffith<\/strong>&nbsp;(Fulbright U.S. Scholar, Center for the Study of Democracy, Bulgaria) \u2013 Shared insights on&nbsp;<strong>supporting underrepresented voices<\/strong>&nbsp;in media and strengthening journalistic practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The discussion emphasized that diversity is&nbsp;<strong>not just an ethical priority, but a strategic necessity<\/strong>&nbsp;for journalistic credibility and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Bridging Research and Media Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Dr. Gober\u2019s participation highlights the&nbsp;<strong>Managing Newsroom Diversity<\/strong>&nbsp;project\u2019s ongoing efforts to&nbsp;<strong>connect academic research with industry practices<\/strong>. By engaging in high-level discussions like this, the project continues to provide insights into&nbsp;<strong>how diversity can be effectively implemented in media organizations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This session was just one of many thought-provoking discussions at the Fulbright conference, which also tackled topics such as&nbsp;<strong>AI ethics, cybersecurity, and digital media literacy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\ud83d\udcd6&nbsp;<strong>For more details, visit the official conference page:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/fulbright.edu.pl\/ethical-and-safe-in-the-digital-world\/\">Fulbright Poland<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Conference in Warsaw, April 11-12, 2024. Fot. Anna Liminowicz for Fulbright Poland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"3100\" src=\"https:\/\/managingnewsroomdiversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/11.04.2024_Anna-Liminowicz_Fulbright-6457-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/managingnewsroomdiversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/11.04.2024_Anna-Liminowicz_Fulbright-6457-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/managingnewsroomdiversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/11.04.2024_Anna-Liminowicz_Fulbright-6457-980x654.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/managingnewsroomdiversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/11.04.2024_Anna-Liminowicz_Fulbright-6457-480x320.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 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src=\"https:\/\/managingnewsroomdiversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/11.04.2024_Anna-Liminowicz_Fulbright-5508-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/managingnewsroomdiversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/11.04.2024_Anna-Liminowicz_Fulbright-5508-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/managingnewsroomdiversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/11.04.2024_Anna-Liminowicz_Fulbright-5508-980x654.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/managingnewsroomdiversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/11.04.2024_Anna-Liminowicz_Fulbright-5508-480x320.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column 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Organized as part of the&nbsp;65th anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Poland, the event gathered media professionals, researchers, and policymakers to discuss ethical challenges in the digital age. A highlight of the conference was&nbsp;Session [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":3103,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The workshop titled \u201cUnity in Diversity! Cultivating Inclusive Excellence\u201d was sponsored by the Media, Management, and Transformation Center (MMTC), with Dr. Sumaya Hashim, Prof. Leona Achtenhagen, and Katarina Bl\u00e5man leading the charge. Greta was also involved in the workshop\u2019s planning and witnessed the behind-the-scenes process of this event coming together. It was a great experience to witness a community of engaged colleagues working together with warmth and laughter to make a truly unique event come together.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Dr. Gober presented the project on behalf of herself and Prof. Anna Jupowicz-Ginalska. The talk, titled \u201cFrom Polyphony to Epistemology: Rethinking Newsroom Diversity,\u201d argued that while including diverse voices (polyphony) enriches newsrooms, a deeper challenge remains: leveraging this diversity to enhance the knowledge base of journalism itself (epistemology).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The talk was delivered during the first session, which besides Greta featured Anna M\u00e5rtensson, a public prosecutor and educator from J\u00f6nk\u00f6ping, and Anna Edstedt, Head of Q By Consid, and a very patient and wise facilitator, Dr. Joaqu\u00edn Cestino from MMTC. The time the team took to prepare for the session \u2014 patiently learning about each other's work, to understand how their contributions aligned \u2014 was a true showcase of the session\u2019s title \u201cInnovation Unleashed: The Power of Inclusive Organizing.\u201d We all loved the experience, as it truly exemplified the collaborative spirit and innovation that can be achieved through inclusive organizing!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In the second session on \u201cThe New Workforce Paradigm in the Nordics: Navigating Diversity for Success,\u201d Rosa A. Indenbaum generously shared her wisdom, experience, and very concrete tools she uses to manage a truly diverse team at Trase - Intelligence for sustainable trade (without a dedicated budget \u2013 she stressed). Rosa reminded everyone that diversity and inclusion start with self-awareness and unlearning. Sandra Subel, who came to J\u00f6nk\u00f6ping all the way from Berlin, shared her experience and successes from the large-scale DEIB work she has been involved with as Global Head of D&amp;I Strategy with Axel Springer. The session was moderated by Prof. Timur Uman from MMTC.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The third session on \u201cInvesting in Diversity: A Blueprint for an Inclusive Economy\u201d featured two powerful presenters: Nora Bavey, a General Partner and Co-founder of Unconventional Ventures (UV) Accelerator - First digital accelerator for diverse founders, and Evelina Anttila, Founder &amp; Investor Wellstreet, VC firm dedication to their partners, and commitment to sustainability. A very illuminating session, where the speakers argued why we need financial ecosystems that support diverse founders. The session was moderated by Dr. Anna Nord\u00e9n from JIBS.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The day started with a pre-recorded talk from Paulina Brandberg, Minister for Gender Equality and Working Life. The talk was titled: \u201cWomen\u2019s Wallets: A Speech on Economic Equality and Action.\u201d All three main assumptions made by the Minister were challenged by the discussant, Prof. Helene Ahl from the School of Education and Communication, J\u00f6nk\u00f6ping University, who argued with the support of data why the debate on gender and entrepreneurship needs innovation to escape the dead end it currently finds itself in. Dr. Emilia Florin Samuelsson from MMTC moderated the session.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The Keynote session featured Petter Bj\u00f6rkeb\u00e4ck from The Village, JIBS Practitioner in Residence, who building on his years of work for IKEA as Senior People &amp; Culture Leader delivered a talk on \u201cInclusive design \u2013 Nothing is Neutral.\u201d The session also featured Dr. Marcela Ramirez Pasillas and was moderated by Dr. Thomas Cyron, both from MMTC.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The key takeaway from the event: while most of us agree that in order to thrive and grow as individuals, companies, or societies, we need people who are different from us to challenge us and reveal the world's complexity and beauty, we must now understand what inclusion truly entails. 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