This event is designed in collaboration with peace education initiatives connected to New York University, including NYU Peace Education programming that prepares students to take on leadership roles in addressing conflict, ethical uncertainty, and global challenges.
The session centers on leadership as a practiced discipline—one that combines critical thinking, moral judgment, and the ability to act responsibly in complex environments. Drawing on university preparatory models such as facilitated dialogue, case-based leadership scenarios, and reflective inquiry, the event examines how emerging leaders learn to guide others, navigate disagreement, and translate ideas into collective action.
Participants will explore what it means to lead peace-oriented work across academic, civic, and international contexts, with attention to decision-making under pressure, inclusive leadership, and the responsibility leaders carry in shaping trust and cooperation. Rather than treating peace as an abstract value, the discussion emphasizes leadership skills that sustain it: listening with intent, coordinating diverse perspectives, and committing to long-term engagement.
