Strengthening Skills for Inclusive and Effective Collaboration
14 November 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR successfully concluded the 2025 edition of the Collaborative Leadership for Social Development workshop from 10 -12 November 2025, bringing together diplomats, government officials, and representatives of Permanent Missions based in Geneva for a three-day capacity-building training. The workshop strengthens leadership and collaboration skills among Geneva's international community, emphasizing inclusivity, responsibility, and shared action toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The workshop commenced on 10 November with a session delivered by Mr Alex Mejia, Director of the Division for People and Social Development at UNITAR, who highlighted the crucial role of collaborative leadership in addressing today's complex social and global challenges. He emphasized the capacities required for effective partnership and collective action, noting that true leadership in global contexts is not about authority but about enabling others and nurturing cooperation.
Ms Tania Hummel, Senior HR Director and Executive Coach at Lumina Learning, led the next sessions, where participants explored what leadership means in the international context and reflected on the challenges leaders face in fostering cooperation across diverse teams. She examined different approaches to leadership and the building blocks of effective leaders. Participants engaged in personal reflection exercises, identifying their own strengths, styles, and areas for growth, while debunking common myths about leadership.
