Diplomatic Training Workshops
Creating confidence and credibility in international organisations and diplomatic communication
OUR WORKSHOPS
Anyone who has ever planned a workshop will tell you that it’s a big job. And planning a good one? Well, that takes organisation, focus, and a lot of creativity. Done wrong, they can be a huge waste of time and money. Done well, they can be incredibly valuable for everyone involved.
This is why we work closely with you to understand your main objectives for any workshops we deliver and how they fit into the overall learning and development programme for your organisation.
All of our workshops are conducted by recognised and highly experienced professionals to ensure your delegates will have the skillset and confidence required to be effective in their chosen field of expertise.
Our workshops are the place where delegates get to put into practice the skills and ‘theories’ they have learnt about the diplomatic arena. They are great for brainstorming, interactive learning, building relationships, and problem-solving. They aim to unlock potential, and to cultivate and elevate delegates’ abilities in the diplomatic space.
Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette
- Overview: Diplomatic Norms, Codes of Behaviour, and Social Relations
- The Culture of Manners Across Cultures
- Protocol Skills for Meetings/Conferences/Events
- The Protocol of Introductions
- Maintaining Objectivity in the Face of Challenges
- Organising International Conferences, Meetings and Events
- How to Receive and Accompany Guests of Honour
- The Etiquette of Food and Drink Across Cultures
- Dress Codes Across Cultures (Men/Women)
- Giving & Receiving of Gifts Across Cultures
- Workplace Etiquette
- Travel Etiquette
Diplomacy
- Step-by-Step Guide to Nation Brand Building
- Case Study: Twitter Diplomacy
- Case Studies: Humanitarian Diplomacy
- Case Studies: Public Diplomacy
- Getting to Grips with Digital Diplomacy
- Science and Defence Diplomacy
- How to Manage a Mission Abroad
- Networking Skills
- How to Walk into a Room with Confidence
- Effecting Change Through Influence
- Building Trust
- Walk the Talk: Media Training
- Must Have Skills for a Cultural Attaché
- Consular Skills
Media Training
- Communicating Confidently on Camera
- Case Studies: Diplomatic Crisis Media Training
- How to Speak Effectively at Press Conferences
- Succinct Communication: Developing a Clear Message Handling Media Interviews with Confidence
- How to Handle the British/US/Foreign Press & Media
- Practice for Online Interviews
- Developing Soundbites
- How to Win Over a Hostile Crowd During Your Presentation
- How to Use Social Media Effectively
- Case Study: Twitter Diplomacy
- Focused Messages: How to Make Your Point in Just One Minute
Communication
- Active Listening
- Mediation & Consensus Building
- Communication for UN/International Institutions: Negotiations, Meetings, Speaking, Lobbying and Influencing
- Raising Issues Constructively and with Sensitivity
- Stand and Deliver: Effective Presenting
- How to Influence and Persuade
- Handling Conflict
- Body Language
- Conveying a Positive Image
- Getting Your Message Heard
- Meetings: How to Interrupt and Get Your Message Across
International
- The United Nations System
- How the European Union Works
- Living and Working Abroad
- Culture Specific Workshops
- Cross Cultural Communication & Awareness
- Being a Diplomatic Spouse/Partner
- Understanding the Role of the Diplomatic Family
- Overcoming Culture Shock for Living Abroad
- Developing Cultural Intelligence
- Culture and Customs
- Differences in Press/Media Across Cultures
Written Communication
- Diplomatic Correspondence in English/Arabic
- Speech Writing
- Diplomatic writing: notes verbals and aides memoires
- From Blank Page to First Draft in 15 Minutes
- How to Write Effective PR
- How to Write a Report
- How to Research, Write and Present Country Briefings
- How to Write Executive Summaries
- How to Summarise: a Good Practice Guide
Unique Qualities
- Unique blend of expertise
- Access to leading experts in the field
- Experience of discreet delivery
- Years of experience in the field
- Practical and authentic
- Immediately useful
- Focus on practical over theoretical solutions
- London-based with international reach
- Impressive network: Diplomatic and Embassy Connections especially in London
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