The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs, in collaboration with the UNDP and facilitated by the Citra Social Innovation Lab, successfully hosted the second training session titled "The Unified Front: Bridging Perspectives for Collective Success" on 30th July 2026 at the 4th Floor, Ministry Auditorium, Sethsiripaya, Battaramulla. 

As part of ongoing capacity-building efforts in collaboration with the UNDP, the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs hosted its second major training program for public sector officials, titled "The Unified Front: Bridging Perspectives for Collective Success". 

Event Overview and Objectives

The full-day workshop (9.00 am to 3.30 pm) focused on enhancing core competencies among Development Officers and Management Assistants. The curriculum was curated to strengthen teamwork, leadership, cross-division collaboration, time management, and resource management. 

Session Highlights 

Participants engaged in an interactive agenda designed to blend strategic alignment with hands-on skill development:

Ministry Vision: Secretary outlining the Ministry's core vision and strategic priorities, and way in which this kind of programs linked with Ministry goals. 

• Icebreaker and Vision Discussions: Facilitated by UNDP, participants explored shared motivations through "Why I Chose This Work" and mapped out essential behaviors for organizational growth. 

• 6 Thinking Hats: Team UNDP introduced parallel and creative thinking techniques to optimize team decision-making and reduce conflict. 

• Empathy Exercise and Team Dynamics: "A Day in Her Life" to highlight citizen experiences, followed by directing the "Human Knot" activity to build trust and non-verbal communication. 

• Tower and A to B Walk: Afternoon interactive modules ("Tower with imposter" and "A to B Walk") tested collaborative problem-solving under time constraints, resource management, and natural leadership alignment. 

The Ministry remains deeply committed to continuous professional development, ensuring our teams are well-equipped to serve the public with empathy, innovation, and excellence.