Global challenges require a new kind of leadership: systems leadership

Published on: 11/11/2025

IRC invites you to an exciting online event that explores systems leadership — leadership that embraces complexity, collaboration and courage.

Date: Wednesday, 3 December 2025
Time: 15:30–17:00 CET
Location: Online

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Hear from four inspiring voices

• Alex Simalabwi, CEO of the Global Water Partnership Organisation and Executive Secretary of the Global Water Partnership
• Angela Huston, CEO of The Resilience Project
• Patrick Moriarty, CEO of IRC
• Vida Duti, Director of IRC Ghana and IRC Head of Strategy & Programme Quality

Together, we’ll explore what it means to lead with purpose, challenge the status quo, and mobilize action across sectors.

Whether you're a policymaker, practitioner, or advocate — this is your chance to reflect, connect, and grow as a systems leader.

This event will mark the launch of IRC’s Systems Leadership suite, featuring:

• A thought leadership essay on systems leadership in WASH
• A technical paper on applying systems thinking
• A free online course for emerging and established systems leaders

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