Whether you are managing employees as part of a worldwide team, closing a multimillion-dollar deal, expanding into new markets abroad, or tackling a regulatory issue, diplomacy is an essential tool. Nearly every division, from global public policy teams to marketing and corporate communications to human, resources can benefit from the skills that corporate diplomacy training provides. Meridian’s Corporate Diplomacy Professional Development Program is geared to every level of employee – from senior executives to corporate managers to front-line employees.
We have worked with Fortune 500 companies such as AFLAC, 3M and Chevron to build tailored corporate diplomacy programs that provide executives, managers and employees with:
Whether you are managing employees as part of a worldwide team, closing a multi-million dollar deal, expanding into new markets abroad, or tackling a regulatory issue, diplomacy is an essential tool. Nearly every division from global public policy teams to marketing and corporate communications to human resources can benefit from the skills that corporate diplomacy training provides.
Meridian’s Corporate Diplomacy Professional Development programs are geared to every level of employee – from senior executives and corporate managers to front-line employees.
Participants will develop diplomatic skills that can be applied to advancing their corporate objectives.
Foundations of Diplomacy
Cross-Cultural Communication and Cultural Intelligence
Personal Influence and Persuasion
Need-to-Know Protocol Basics
Representational Skills
This intensive course provides participants knowledge of the geopolitical forces shaping today’s global business environment.
Overview of the U.S. and international policy making systems
Ways the U.S. government promotes trade and investment and assists U.S. companies
Topline issues shaping the global business environment including global trade wars, China, Russia sanctions, Middle East conflict, etc.
Negotiating in Win-Win and Win-Lose scenarios
This course builds upon the participants' foundation of corporate diplomacy skills and focuses on strategy.
Diplomatic Engagement Strategies for Stakeholders
Leveraging Public–Private Partnerships
Navigating Geopolitical Risk Assessment and Threat Management
Forging Alliances and Coalition Building
Using Public Diplomacy Techniques to Influence Consumers
Delivered by diplomatic practitioners including former ambassadors, State Department officials and senior diplomats with decades of experience in the field. Meridian’s unique training methodology: