Case Study:
United Nations
Turning a global network into a force for change
The challenge
The United Nations needed to equip a diverse global network of 55 trainers to become effective change agents across their respective countries. Spanning five continents, the group brought different mandates, institutional cultures and levels of experience. The task was bigger than training trainers. It was about creating alignment, shared purpose and the confidence to drive change across a complex global network.
Our approach
We worked closely with the internal team to design and orchestrate a three-day Global Training of Trainers programme in Geneva. The preparation began well before the event itself. We chaired five pre-meetings with the internal team and keynote speakers to align the strategy, shape the content and ensure everyone was clear on their role. We then ran a full in-situ rehearsal the day before the conference to pressure-test the experience and make sure the programme was ready to land with a diverse international audience.
Across the three days, Uspire led and facilitated a multi-dimensional and multi-national programme, bringing together strategy, presentation, facilitation and education skills to equip participants to become confident change agents.
The results
The programme brought together more than 50 colleagues from around the world and turned a diverse group of trainers into a more connected, confident network of change agents. By the end of the three days, participants had developed Regional Action Plans, made individual commitments and built relationships that could continue to generate impact well beyond the programme itself.
The programme also created a strong sense of shared ownership and momentum, giving participants the confidence and practical tools to take the learning back into their respective countries.
“Uspire created a truly meaningful event for 50+ colleagues from around the globe, bringing together diverse mandates, institutional cultures and backgrounds. They quietly read the room, encouraged more collaborative and productive engagement, and adapted their approach in the moment. It was an astonishingly good example of how to facilitate. I’m certain will generate positive impact well beyond the scope of the project. What an important and exciting step for the work we are undertaking here at the UN. People around the world will be better off thanks to Uspire.”
Programme Director
United Nations
