Understanding people at work starts with understanding yourself. Whether you lead teams, collaborate across departments, or simply want to work more effectively with others, this course offers powerful tools to strengthen relationships and elevate collaboration. Designed to cut across industries and career stages, this 1-day experience explores human behavior, communication styles, and the diverse ways people think, lead, and contribute.
Using the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) as a practical framework, you’ll gain deeper self-awareness, uncover your unique strengths, and develop valuable insight into the motivations and working styles of those around you. From personal growth to stronger teamwork, this course will transform how you navigate professional relationships and contribute to healthier, more effective environments.
By the end of this course, you will:
Understand your unique personality traits, and how they impact your role on a team
Acquire practical tools to improve team dynamics and function that you can use with your team or group
Gain a new network of passionate, motivated professionals across sectors
The course is designed to be a practical and hands-on workshop, allowing space for sharing and peer-to-peer learning. Come prepared to spend time outdoors, in conversations with new colleagues, and standing up and moving around as you work through the concepts.
This is a 1-day onsite workshop at the UPEACE campus on September 2, 2026 from 9am to 5pm.
$295 tuition rate. A certificate is awarded upon completion by the Centre for Executive Education at the University for Peace, established by the General Assembly of the United Nations.
Enroll with a colleague each will receive a 15% discount. Contact us for groups of 3 or more.
Have a question? Contact us at centre@upeace.org , or visit our Frequently Asked Questions section.
The workshop will be led by David Espinoza Gamboa. David is a certified practitioner for Myers – Briggs Type Indicator 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 Tour Guide in the city of San José and an active member of the music band Republica Fortuna.
Onsite Workshop · September 2, 2026
Understanding People, Elevating Teamwork. A one-day campus experience to deepen self-awareness, strengthen collaboration, and work better with different personalities.
Understanding People at Work
Understanding people at work starts with understanding yourself. Whether you lead teams, collaborate across departments, or simply want to work more effectively with others, this course offers powerful tools to strengthen relationships and elevate collaboration.
Designed to cut across industries and career stages, this 1-day experience explores human behavior, communication styles, and the diverse ways people think, lead, and contribute. Using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) as a practical framework, you’ll gain deeper self-awareness, uncover your unique strengths, and develop valuable insight into the motivations and working styles of those around you. From personal growth to stronger teamwork, this course will transform how you navigate professional relationships and contribute to healthier, more effective environments.
“You have to get along with people, but you also have to recognize that the strength of a team is different people with different perspectives and different personalities.”Steve Case
What to expect
Flip the circles to explore how this course helps people understand themselves, work better with others, and bring personality insight into everyday teamwork.
Onsite Format
The course is designed to be a practical and hands-on workshop, allowing space for sharing and peer-to-peer learning. Come prepared to spend time outdoors, in conversations with new colleagues, and standing up and moving around as you work through the concepts.
Course Details
By the end of this course, you will:
The course is designed to be a practical and hands-on workshop, allowing space for sharing and peer-to-peer learning. Come prepared to spend time outdoors, in conversations with new colleagues, and standing up and moving around as you work through the concepts.
This is a 1-day onsite workshop at the UPEACE campus on September 2, 2026 from 9am to 5pm.
$295 tuition rate. A certificate is awarded upon completion by the Centre for Executive Education at the University for Peace, established by the General Assembly of the United Nations.
Enroll with a colleague each will receive a 15% discount. Contact us for groups of 3 or more.
If your participation needs a financial plan to be possible, contact us and we will be happy to share available options.
Have a question? Contact us at centre@upeace.org, or visit our Frequently Asked Questions section.
Course Facilitator
The course will be led by David Espinoza Gamboa. David 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 Tour Guide in the city of San José and an active member of the music band Republica Fortuna.
Past Participants Say
“This is an excellent opportunity to get to know yourself and the team you work alongside everyday. It's practical and really helps you interpret and understand the behaviors that may otherwise seem negative and convert them into positives.”
Costa Rica · Human Resources Manager, Valor Global
“Influencing change is about perspectives, and having the right tools. Thank you UPEACE for such a pragmatic and insightful experience"
Costa Rica · Operations Director
“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."
Costa Rica · IT Professional
“Amazing and truly rewarding! This course offers a fresh perspective on team interaction, understanding people’s personalities, and learning how to work better together. A must-take for anyone interested in building and leading high-performance teams.”
Costa Rica · Master’s in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
“If you want to deepen your self-awareness and identify your team's strengths and gaps in order to boost performance and harmony, this workshop led by David is an excellent experience for finding practical answers.”
Colombia & Costa Rica · University Professor and Master’s in Business and Organizational Psychology
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