Workplace Insight:
Understanding People, Elevating Teamwork
September 2, 2026
ONSITE in Costa Rica“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
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:
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Understand your unique personality traits, and how they impact your role on a team
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Acquire practical tools to improve team dynamics and function that you can use with your team or group
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Gain a new network of passionate, motivated professionals across sectors
- Earn a certificate from the University for Peace, established by the General Assembly of the United Nations
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.
– Reserve your spot with $75
– Confirm and register by paying in full: $295
Course Facilitator
Course Facilitator
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.
