High Performance Teams: Embracing our Differences
An onsite workshop hosted through the
University for Peace - established by the
UN General Assembly
Costa Rica
High Performance Teams: Embracing our Differences
An onsite workshop hosted through the
University for Peace - established by the
UN General Assembly
Costa Rica
High Performance Teams: Embracing our Differences
An onsite workshop hosted through the University for Peace - established by the
UN General Assembly
Costa Rica
ONSITE WORKSHOP
At the University for Peace, Costa Rica
October 25, 2025
1-day workshop
A certificate from the University for Peace, established by the UN General Assembly
ONLY 15 SPOTS AVAILABLE
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Who should take this course?
Teamwork isn’t easy, and in today’s mixed-up world of virtual or only occasionally face-to-face teams, it’s even harder. Differences often stand out as insurmountable obstacles, and personalities can overshadow goals. This fun, hands-on course aims to break down these barriers.
This workshop is designed for individuals who have a keen interest in team psychology and synergy and wish to improve their team management skills.
Who should take this course?
Teamwork isn’t easy, and in today’s mixed-up world of virtual or only occasionally face-to-face teams, it’s even harder. Differences often stand out as insurmountable obstacles, and personalities can overshadow goals. This fun, hands-on course aims to break down these barriers.
This workshop is designed for individuals who have a keen interest in team psychology and synergy and wish to improve their team management skills.
Who should take this course?
Teamwork isn’t easy, and in today’s mixed-up world of virtual or only occasionally face-to-face teams, it’s even harder. Differences often stand out as insurmountable obstacles, and personalities can overshadow goals. This fun, hands-on course aims to break down these barriers.
This workshop is designed for individuals who have a keen interest in team psychology and synergy and wish to improve their team management skills.
What skills will you get?
What skills will you get?
Understand your unique personality traits, and how they impact your role on a team.
Engage in playful dynamics that uncover techniques for effective teamwork for teams across professional sectors.
Acquire practical tools to improve team dynamics and function that you can use with your team or group.
What benefits will you get?
What benefits will you get?
An engaging, dynamic and hands-on experience.
A certificate from the Centre for Executive Education within the United Nations-established University for Peace.
Deep relationships with a tight-knit, international network.
What else can you expect?
What else can you expect?
A look at you first.
An initial in-depth, introspective look at personalities will help you understand yourself and how you work, leading to a better understanding of how to engage differences as strengths across a team.
Now it's time for teams.
Participants will enter into an afternoon of playful group dynamics, allowing them to recreate these learnings with their own teams to strengthen performance.
A look at you first.
An initial in-depth, introspective look at personalities will help you understand yourself and how you work, leading to a better understanding of how to engage differences as strengths across a team.
Now it's time for teams.
Participants will enter into an afternoon of playful group dynamics, allowing them to recreate these learnings with their own teams to strengthen performance.
Agenda Highlights
Agenda Highlights
01 Who are you? An Introduction to MBTI
02 Get Creative: Learn how to understand yourself and others with team-type tables!
03 My Team and I: Capitalize on team strengths
04 Putting it all together!
How much does it cost?
How much does it cost?
We offer flexible payment plans should it be helpful. Get in touch!
The course cost is
$375
$295 for Costa Ricans
Enroll with a friend and receive a 10% discount!
20% discount for United Nations staff and UPEACE alumni.
*** Partial scholarships are available for selected students. Only one discount is available per student. Email us to find out more and discuss your options!
*** Partial scholarships are available for selected students. Only one discount is available per student. Email us to find out more and discuss your options!
This workshop takes place on the beautiful UPEACE campus!
This workshop takes place on the beautiful UPEACE campus!
Testimonials
Testimonials
"This is a great opportunity for leaders and for people who face change all the time. You can certainly apply these skills to your personal life or within your organization."
- Dionisio Arguedas, Costa Rica, IT Professional
"Influencing change is about perspectives, and having the right tools. Thank you UPEACE for such a pragmatic and insightful experience"
- Gina Solari, Costa Rica, Operations Director
The Facilitator
The Facilitator
Meet David.
David Espinoza Gamboa is a certified practitioner for the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator test with about 6 years of experience facilitating and interpreting MBTI results.
He has facilitated sessions with the consulting firm McKinsey and Company and as an independent instructor with his own consulting firm Intendere Strengths Consulting. He is also certified in the Clifton Strengths Finder tool. In his free time, David is a Licensed Tourist Guide in the city of San José and an active member of the music band Republica Fortuna.
Meet David.
David Espinoza Gamboa is a certified practitioner for the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator test with about 6 years of experience facilitating and interpreting MBTI results.
He has facilitated sessions with the consulting firm McKinsey and Company and as an independent instructor with his own consulting firm Intendere Strengths Consulting. He is also certified in the Clifton Strengths Finder tool. In his free time, David is a Licensed Tourist Guide in the city of San José and an active member of the music band Republica Fortuna.
Meet David.
David Espinoza Gamboa is a certified practitioner for the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator test with about 6 years of experience facilitating and interpreting MBTI results.
He has facilitated sessions with the consulting firm McKinsey and Company and as an independent instructor with his own consulting firm Intendere Strengths Consulting. He is also certified in the Clifton Strengths Finder tool. In his free time, David is a Licensed Tourist Guide in the city of San José and an active member of the music band Republica Fortuna.
The University for Peace, an institution established by the UN General Assembly
The world looks to the United Nations for solutions to complex problems everywhere; from ending conflict and alleviating poverty, to combating climate change and defending human rights. As a UN-established institution, the University for Peace works tirelessly to contribute to world peace and progress. Our professional development programs give you the skills to have a positive impact on this world, contributing directly to this mission.
The University for Peace, an institution established by the UN General Assembly
The world looks to the United Nations for solutions to complex problems everywhere; from ending conflict and alleviating poverty, to combating climate change and defending human rights. As a UN-established institution, the University for Peace works tirelessly to contribute to world peace and progress. Our professional development programs give you the skills to have a positive impact on this world, contributing directly to this mission.