Diplomacy 101: The Art of Cultivating Networks and Influencing

Overview

Delivery method

Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Duration

2 days

Audience

Employees

Other Government Department Employee

This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis.

For more information, please contact Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca

This course will introduce learners to the art of diplomacy in a global context and discuss how technology and ideologies are impacting diplomatic practices.

Topics covered will include various forms of diplomacy, influencing and networking, and provide Global Affairs Canada’s definition, tools and strategic diplomatic priorities. This course will be the foundation in a Diplomatic Learning Suite, to be followed by a series of modules including Advocacy, Leveraging Social Media, Business Etiquette, etc.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• decide which forms of diplomacy to apply in specific contexts
• use public and digital diplomacy to reach and influence new players
• examine the successes/challenges of diplomacy in challenging contexts
• discuss the importance of civil society

Legacy course code: 00027253