Learning & Consultancy
Expert consultancy on diplomatic learning
We offer consultancy to diplomatic academies around the world on how best to structure their programmes to meet the capability demands of their Ministry while responding to the changing landscape of learning post-pandemic.
The focus is on how you think about designing your diplomatic learning, not just about what programs you offer.
I offer consultancy on the following non-exhaustive list:
Diplomatic leadership programmes
Bringing learning culture into the Mission
How to blend learning for diplomats working across the globe
Moving beyond training to build communities of expertise
The value of in-house learning and development design
Smart use of learning management systems to support talent development
Evaluating the return on your investment in diplomatic learning
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Foreign policy at pace
How do government around the world make foreign policy at a time of constant change?
With wars, economic instability and shifting global partnerships, making foreign policy in real time has never been more complex.
This intensive one-day interactive workshop will put up to forty diplomats through their paces in developing strategic advice for Ministers at speed and presenting their recommendations with confidence and credibility.
This format has been designed entirely in-house by one of the UK’s leading foreign policy development professionals.
Excellent leadership under pressure
Whether you run a Department at the Foreign Ministry or are Head of Mission, how do you remain calm under pressure, focus on what is most important, and ensure you have a well motivated team with the right skills to get the job done?
This intensive one-day interactive workshop will put the spotlight on up to sixteen diplomatic leaders to test whether they have what it takes to navigate a high-pressure diplomatic incident with their team and secure the best result for their government.
This unique format has been designed entirely in-house by an operative who has served in the most high-pressure environments. It is not available from any other institution.
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Crisis capable diplomats
Diplomats must be ready to deal with crises around the world that erupt at a moment’s notice, prompted by natural disasters, terrorist attacks, pandemics, political collapse and war.
This three-day, experiential course for up to forty diplomats simulates the intense pressure of a live crisis. It will give your diplomats the skills they need for any emergency and test their ability to lead and perform under intense pressure.
It is based on UK Government crisis management training and led by one of the UK’s leading diplomatic crisis management experts.
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