UN Leadership in Times of Uncertainty
As a response to the COVID-19 situation, this free online learning path is designed to support the most valuable resource of the UN system: our people. This is a self-paced modular programme available to all UN staff during April and May 2020.
Introduction
In these times of uncertainty and change, the United Nations is called to strengthen its own agility and adaptability to change. The quick pace of such transformation redefines roles of UN staff and calls UN workforce to perform under just about any circumstances.
Everyone has to lead, remaining true to the mandate of the United Nations and modelling behaviours under the light of the UN System Leadership Framework. To support this process, and coherently with our vision, the Staff College is delighted to offer free access to this unique learning path to all UN staff.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants should be able to:
Explain the key characteristics of UN leadership and support the adoption of leadership behaviours embodied in the UN System Leadership Framework.
Gain increased self-awareness of your own emotions and master techniques for regulating them effectively.
Identify others’ emotions and respond empathetically and constructively.
Develop a “systems thinker” mindset and be able to use it as a tool to apprehend and tackle the problems you face in your working environment.
Articulate complexity and key organizational approaches to change. and take specific actions to develop and sustain personal and organizational resilience.
Define what innovation is, how valuable it can be to your organization and be able to identify processes, tools and methods of innovation.
Use your communication skills to build and sustain lasting relationships with team members and stakeholders
Course Methodology
This programme follows learner-centered design and scenario-based learning. It is a self-paced learning path delivered entirely online.
This custom learning learning path forms part of the new UNSSC’s Blueline leaning platform. This custom learning path has been created specifically and is offered free of charge as an exceptional measure to support all UN staff and teams as they face the complex leadership and management challenges derived from the COVID-19 pandemic.
After registration, participants can start and complete modules and activities at their own pace.
This online learning path offers:
A micro-learning experience characterized by small knowledge units (modules and micro-lessons) where participants consolidate and reflect on learnings through the creation of micro-content (multimodal forum replies, blog posts, etc.).
Scenario-based learning exposing participants to unique real-life challenges and tasks of UN managers
Consolidation of takeaways through reflective practices and social learning to facilitate information exchange and peer-to-peer learning
UNSSC dedicated e-learning platform tracks completion of individual modules. A final certificate will be given to participants completing all modules in the learning path.
Each module is estimated to require approximately three to four hours of study time to complete at your own pace.
Subject to completion of this learning path, interested participants can sign up and access the Extended E-Certificate on Leadership and Management or other E-Learning Paths in Blueline. Please contact emc@unssc.org for further information.
Course Contents
The UN Leadership in Times of Uncertainty E-Learning Path includes the following modules:
The UN System Leadership Framework
Managing Emotions
Systems Thinking (2 modules)
Introduction to Change Management
Building Resilience to Change
Introduction to Innovation
Leading through Communication
The programme is delivered through UNSSC's Blueline e-learning platform. By completing the learning path, participants will have access to an exclusive alumni network for continuous learning and exchange.
Target Audience
UN officials at all levels.
Cost of participation
Offered for free until the end of May 2020.
