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UN Leadership Catalyst Series - Leading in Uncertainty
Designed exclusively for UN system directors (D1/D2), the UN Leadership Catalyst Series provides a reflective, high-impact learning space to examine, adapt, and elevate leadership practice in the face of volatility and uncertainty.
Today's UN leaders are navigating an environment of unprecedented change, volatility, and complexity. Strategic agility, clarity of vision and the ability to mobilize teams through uncertainty have never been more critical. The UN Leadership Catalyst Series offers UN system directors a dedicated space to connect with peers and expert faculty to:
- Catalyse adaptive leadership for greater impact, during uncertain times;
- Leverage practical tools and strategies to mobilise teams during times of change; and
- Drive strategic alignment for more resilient, adaptive teams and systems.
As participants go through this edition of the UN Leadership Catalyst Series - Leading in Uncertainty, they will:
- Strengthen their adaptive leadership capacity to make sense of emergent complexity, navigate uncertainty, and respond with agility.
- Mobilise themselves and their teams by applying practices to remain mindful, resilient, and present, effectively engaging teams during times of disruption.
- Amplify leadership impact through purposeful conversations, values-based decisions and integration of new practices supported by reflection and individual coaching.
This edition will comprise:
- Five interactive online sessions (via Zoom), incorporating practical exercises and peer dialogue.
- Two one-to-one executive coaching sessions (scheduled after the programme) to better ensure sustained learning application and impact.
This first edition of the UN Leadership Catalyst Series - Leading in Uncertainty explores five interconnected themes essential for strategic leadership:
- Navigating Uncertainty – Decode accelerating change and strengthen agile leadership capabilities.
- Leading Self and Team Through Disruption – Foster better resilience, presence, and collective momentum.
- Decision-Making in Uncertainty – Enhance judgment and make more impactful, values-driven choices amid ambiguity.
- Leadership Conversations That Matter – Lead with reflective inquiry and dialogue to inspire increased trust.
- Gaining Perspective: Application and Integration – Break through barriers to change and embed new leadership practices, supported by executive coaching for sustained impact.
For a detailed overview of the programme agenda, please visit this link.
Senior UN staff at the D1/D2 levels;
Senior staff operating in relevant fields of international cooperation in complex, fast-changing contexts.
By open enrolment or nomination. (Please note that some UN organizations follow an internal nomination process to identify candidates for the programme).
The tuition for the programme is USD 2,300, inclusive of access to all learning sessions, a dedicated UNSSC learning platform, and two 60-minute one-to-one executive coaching sessions.
