Type
Workshop
Collaborative Leadership for Social Development Workshop
Location
Geneva, Switzerland
Date
-
Duration
3 Days
Programme Area
Decentralize Cooperation Programme
Registration
Open-registration event
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-Face
Language(s)
English
Pillar
People
Partnership
UNITAR
Event Objectives
- Strengthen collaborative leadership capacities among diplomats and officials.
- Promote inclusive, responsible, and ethical leadership practices.
- Address barriers to collaboration in multilateral environments.
- Support effective partnerships aligned with the SDGs.
- Encourage action-oriented leadership strategies for social development.
Background
The workshop aimed to strengthen collaborative leadership skills among diplomats and government officials in Geneva. As global challenges grow increasingly complex, effective leadership requires inclusive, responsible, and partnership-driven approaches. The programme supported the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in the final phase of the 2030 Agenda.
Learning Objectives
- Strengthen collaborative leadership capacities among diplomats and officials.
- Promote inclusive, responsible, and ethical leadership practices.
- Address barriers to collaboration in multilateral environments.
- Support effective partnerships aligned with the SDGs.
- Encourage action-oriented leadership strategies for social development.
Content and Structure
The three-day workshop covered collaborative leadership principles, barriers to collaboration, responsible leadership and the SDGs, practical collaboration tools, global social development challenges, poverty-to-prosperity transitions, and gender-transformative leadership in cities. Sessions included expert lectures, reflection exercises, case studies, and team-based strategy development.
Methodology
The workshop was delivered in person through interactive sessions combining expert presentations, guided discussions, personal reflection exercises, Q&A sessions, and team-based strategy development. Participants engaged in practical exercises to identify strengths, overcome collaboration barriers, and design action plans. Case studies and real-world examples reinforced applied learning and peer exchange.
Targeted Audience
Diplomats, government officials, and representatives of Permanent Missions based in Geneva.
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