Lead & Influence with Impact - #LIMPACT 17th edition

So, what kind of leadership do peace and security professionals require amid today’s turbulence and rapid change?

LIMPACT is a leadership development programme built for emerging and established leaders in the peace and security arena. 
During this immersive, hands-on journey you will:

• Expand your perspective and master the knowledge, skills, and tools that modern leadership demands.
• Learn from a diverse faculty of seasoned practitioners and scholars.
• Grow a mission driven network by exchanging ideas with a cohort of likeminded peers—connections that will endure long after the programme ends.

The programme offers a total of 24 hours of live, instructor-led sessions, complemented by self-paced learning resources that let you continue the journey on your own schedule.

This virtual course has been running for over 5 years and consistently earns perfect 5‑star reviews. Blending practice with the latest research, it distils proven leadership frameworks from top practitioners and scholars.

What you will gain

• Apply learning to a live challenge. Bring your own Key Leadership Challenge (KLC) and use it as a laboratory for every tool, exercise, and insight you acquire.
• Decode your influence. A personalised Influencing Style Assessment pinpoints how you naturally persuade others and provides evidence-based strategies to amplify your impact.
• Elevate your voice. One-to-one feedback from a communication specialist sharpens your public speaking skills so your message lands with authority.
• Go deeper with executive coaching. Full fee participants receive three private sessions with a certified leadership coach for tailored, goal driven development.
• Expand your network. Join a richly diverse cohort—across nationalities, sectors, and seniority—and gain lifelong access to the GCSP’s global community of thousands of peace and security professionals.

Learning objectives

• Increase your self-awareness,
• Enhance your communication style and ability to influence,
• Improve your and your team leadership effectiveness,
• Gain tools and practices to lead with confidence and purpose,
• Get insights and support from an international network of influential experts and professionals.

This course is designed for Peace and Security leaders at any level who aspire to enhance their leadership skills and make a positive impact in the world, regardless of their position or sector.

Several discounts are available:

• Early-bird (15% off → 842 CHF) - apply before 15 August 2026.
• GCSP Alumni (20% off → 792 CHF) - for anyone who has previously attended a GCSP programme.
• Needs-based discount - a limited number of reduced-fee spots are available for participants who are eligible for financial support. A minimum participation requirement applies, and candidates are carefully selected."